Adventure Friendship
Mustang Tiji Festival Tour
Trip Overview
Trip Highlight
- Attend the 3-day Tiji Festival in Lo Manthang, witnessing vibrant ceremonial dances and rituals.
- Explore the walled city of Lo Manthang, monasteries, and Buddhist schools.
- Jeep journey through scenic Upper Mustang landscapes, including Tibetan plateaus, cliffs, and sky caves.
- Visit Muktinath Temple, sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists.
- Enjoy natural hot springs at Tatopani.
- Interaction with local communities in Ghami, Tsarang, and Chhoser villages.
- Comfortable private 4WD Jeep travel, avoiding strenuous mountain treks.
- Spectacular aerial views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre from Pokhara.
- Comprehensive support including guides, permits, oxygen meters, medical kits, and luggage storage.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 : 09 May 2026: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Thamel. Meet your guide, check equipment, and rest or explore nearby attractions.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel
- Meals: None included
- Duration: 30 minutes transfer
- Day 2 : 10 May 2026: Flight to Pokhara (822m)
Enjoy a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, surrounded by stunning Himalayan peaks. Explore Pokhara Valley highlights including Phewa Lake, David Fall, Mahendra Cave, Bindabasini Temple, and Sarangkot.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
- Flight: 25–30 minutes
- Day 3 : 11 May 2026: Drive Pokhara to Tatopani (110 km / 5–6 hrs)
Start your Upper Mustang journey by 4WD jeep, passing rivers, gorges, farmlands, and villages. Relax in the hot springs at Tatopani in the evening.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4 : 12 May 2026: Tatopani to Kagbeni via Jomsom & visit Muktinath (85 km / 5–6 hrs)
Drive through Marpha village, Jomsom market, and visit Muktinath Temple, a sacred pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists. Return back to Kagbeni. Overnight stay in Kagbeni.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5 : 13 May 2026: Kagbeni to Charang (40 km / 4–5 hrs)
Drive through Ghami, Ghiling, Chhusang, and Tsarang, visiting monasteries and local villages. Observe the unique architecture and Mani walls along the route.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6 : 14 May 2026: Charang to Lo Manthang & 1st Day of Tiji Festival (14 km / 2–3 hrs)
Travel to Lo Manthang, the walled city of Upper Mustang, passing high -altitude plateaus and cliffs. Attend the first day of Tiji Festival, witnessing vibrant ceremonial dances and rituals performed by Tibetan monks.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7 : 15 May 2026: 2nd Day of Tiji Festival
Explore Lo Manthang’s monasteries, temples, and hidden corners. Visit Chhoser village, see sky caves, interact with locals, and return for the festival’s second-day celebrations.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8 : 16 May 2026: 3rd Day of Tiji Festival
Visit Champa Lhakang, Namgyal Gompa, and other historic sites. Participate in the final day of Tiji Festival, enjoying dances, rituals, and cultural exchanges.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9 : 17 May 2026: Lo Manthang to Jomsom (70 km / 5–6 hrs)
Return journey via Tsarang, Ghami, Ghiling, and Kagbeni to Jomsom. Explore Jomsom’s market, sample local apple whiskey, and enjoy storytelling in the evening.
- Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10 : 18 May 2026: Jomsom to Pokhara (158 km / 7–8 hrs)
Drive back to Pokhara, retracing your route and stopping at scenic or previously missed locations along the way.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Lakeside
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 11 : 19 May 2026: Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Deluxe Bus (205 km / 8–9 hrs)
Travel back to Kathmandu by deluxe tourist bus along the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers, passing Damauli, Dumre, and Mugling bazaars. Spend the evening shopping in Thamel.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Thamel
- Meals: Breakfast
- Day 12 : 20 May 2026: Final Departure
Transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport for your departure. Optional side trips or extended stays can be arranged.
- Meals: Breakfast
Trip Cost Inclusion
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- 3-star accommodations in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Private 4WD Jeep for the full tour
- All meals during the jeep tour
- Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit & Annapurna Conservation Area permit
- Tour guide and driver expenses including food, accommodation, salary, insurance
- Sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag
- Oxygen meter, medical kit, and purified drinking water
- Deluxe tourist bus ticket to Kathmandu
- Free luggage storage at Adventure Friendship store
Trip Cost Exclusion
- International airfare & Nepal visa fees
- Beverages, alcohol, and mineral water
- Extra meals or accommodation outside itinerary
- Tips for guide & driver
- Travel insurance (mandatory, USD 100,000 minimum for medical & evacuation)
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