The Tiji Festival at Lo Manthang is one of the most spectacular Buddhist celebrations in the Himalayas – three days of elaborate masked dances performed by monks in the monastery courtyard, enacting the defeat of a demon threatening the kingdom of Mustang. The festival takes place in late April or May (exact dates change with the Tibetan lunar calendar) and draws the entire Lo Manthang community alongside a small number of privileged outside witnesses. Our Tiji Festival Trek times the arrival at Lo Manthang to coincide with the festival, adding a cultural dimension that elevates an already extraordinary journey.
The trek to Lo Manthang follows the standard Upper Mustang route from Jomsom through Kagbeni, Chele, Ghami, Tsarang and Lo Manthang – reaching the ancient walled capital in 5–6 days of trekking through the extraordinary ochre desert landscape. See Getaway Nepal's Upper Mustang Trek for detailed route information. A Restricted Area Permit (USD 500 per person for 10 days) is required and included in our package. Best season: May (festival timing – check current year's exact dates before booking). Duration: 14 days. Includes: guide, porter, all meals, teahouse accommodation, Restricted Area Permit, ACAP permit, TIMS, domestic flights Pokhara–Jomsom.
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