Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Tour 2019 | Upper Mustang 4WD Jeep Safari Tour | Mustang Jeep Tour Tiji Festival

Tiji Festival is one of the major and colorful event, usually takes place around mid - May and lasts for 3 days. Tiji festival is stand on the mythological story of walled city Lo-Manthang, it is belief that before fifteenth century there was a deity named Dorje Jono who fights against his demon father and save the kingdom of Mustang from destruction. The monks of Lo-manthang Monastery perform various Tibetan rituals dances wearing various kinds of colorful costumes and masks during celebration in order to chase the demon away from Kingdom of Mustang.

Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour combines through Mustang’s alluring local villages, spectacular dry landscapes, ancient temple & monastery, amazing wall cave and magnificent views of most iconic mountains including mount Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and many other incredible snow capped peaks before arriving at the walled city of Lo-Manthang. This tour offers opportunity to experience the adventure Jeep safari at world’s deepest river gorge Kali Gandaki and also chance to know more about culture, tradition, food and unique life style of Tibetan.

Restricted area permits 
Upper Mustang was a restricted area until it was opened in 1992 for visitors which makes it one of the most conserved area in the world. Tourism to Upper Mustang is still regulated and tourist need to get a special permit to enter restricted area. In order to get the special permit, you need to have minimum two peoples in a group. If you are solo traveler, we can arrange special permit by group joining with other travelers. Special Permit charge for restricted area costs USD 500 per person for 9 nights and 10 days, starting & ending in Kagbeni. For special permit we need original passport and photo.

Trip Cost according to Group Size
4 people  -   USD 2100
3 people  -   USD 2350
2 people  -   USD 2550
Outline Itinerary

Day 1 : Welcome to Nepal - Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trip preparation (1,310 m).

Day 3 : Early morning fly to Pokhara.

Day 4 : Fly (20 minutes) to Jomsom & drive (3-4 hours) to Kagbeni via Muktinath.

Day 5 : Drive (6 hours) to Ghami Village.

Day 6 : Drive (3 hours) to Lo-Manthang and enjoy first day of Tiji Festival.

Day 7 : Explore Lo-Manthang, Chhoser Cave & enjoy second day of Tiji Festival.

Day 8 : Explore around Lo-Manthang and enjoy last day of Tiji Festival.

Day 9 : Early morning drive (7 hours) to Jomsom.

Day 10 : Early morning fly to Pokhara and then fly to Kathmandu.

Day 11 : Transfer to airport for final departure.



What's Included

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
  • 3 Nights twin sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • 1 Night twin sharing hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
  • Full day Kathmandu sightseeing tour by private tourist vehicle.
  • One professional English speaking tour guide for Kathmandu sightseeing.
  • All standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner) during the trip.
  • Best available lodge/Guesthouse accommodation during the trip.
  • License holder English speaking guide for entire trip.
  • Food, accommodation, salary, Equipment, Medicine & Insurance for all staff.
  • Necessary entry permits fees & traveler TIMS card.
  • Company provides sleeping bag & duffel bag (to be returned after trip completion).
  • Upper Mustang restricted area permit fee.
  • Salary, Food, Accommodation and Insurance for the Guide and driver.
  • All government and local taxes.

What's not Included

  • International airfare and necessary airport taxes.
  • Nepal entry visa fees at present USD 25 for 15 days, USD 40 for 30 days and USD 100 for three month.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early from mountain or late departure.
  • Temple and monasteries entry fees during Sightseeing in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue & evacuation.
  • All personal & bar expenses in Kathmandu &  Pokhara.
  • Tips for Guide & driver (tipping is expected).
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, shower etc) and any other expenses which are not mentioned above.

For Booking or inquiry please visit our website www.himalayanexcursionnepal.com 

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