Trekking in Nepal
Festivals in Mustang
Tiji Festival
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| Tiji festival in Mustang |
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| Tiji festival in Mustang |
Tiji Festaival
Tiji is the main Festival in Mustang.It
comes every year in May. The festival is fixed by main Lama from Tibetan
calender.It goes up to three days.Tiji Festival – Lo Manthang presents a
concise overview of the land and people of Lo, the history of Tiji and
its significance, as well as the main events of the festival and the
role of the community in it. The booklet is designed in a colorful and
eye catching manner. It contains a number of highly engaging photographs
of the festival and the region itself, including the unfurling of a
distinctive Thangka depicting Padmasambhava. The booklet was written by
Tsewang Bista and Dr Kesang D B Bista from the Lo Gyalpo Jigme
Foundation, and is dedicated to His Eminence, the late Chogye Trichen
Rinpoche (1919-2007), Head of the Tsharpa branch of the Sakyapa
tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Day 01 - Arrival in kathmandu
upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur. Short briefing will follow concerning the necessary formalities and your trekking itinerary. Depending upon your arrival time you may spend free time visiting nearby sanctuaries or resting.
upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur. Short briefing will follow concerning the necessary formalities and your trekking itinerary. Depending upon your arrival time you may spend free time visiting nearby sanctuaries or resting.
Day 02 - Sightseeing / Cultural Day in Kathmandu Valley
Half day sightseeing around UNESCO Bhaktapur / Kathmandu where your guide will escort you on a tour of Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions. There is time to explore the city’s many places of interest on your own or take a rest while trekking permits are finalized. In the evening sample a delicious traditional Nepali dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Half day sightseeing around UNESCO Bhaktapur / Kathmandu where your guide will escort you on a tour of Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions. There is time to explore the city’s many places of interest on your own or take a rest while trekking permits are finalized. In the evening sample a delicious traditional Nepali dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03 - Kathmandu-Pokhara
we fly west from Kathmandu to Pokhara, the Gem of Nepal and the starting point for Annapurna treks. Take some time in Pokhara to enjoy the town, the dramatic scenery and walk along the shores of Phewa Lake.
we fly west from Kathmandu to Pokhara, the Gem of Nepal and the starting point for Annapurna treks. Take some time in Pokhara to enjoy the town, the dramatic scenery and walk along the shores of Phewa Lake.
Day 04 - Pokhara-Kagbeni
A short flight to Jomsom or quite long drive (7-8 hours) to Kagbeni , the administrative capital of the Mustang district, reveals spectacular views of the region. From Jomsom, we trek north to Kagbeni, the last settlement in lower Mustang and the most ethnically Tibetan in the unrestricted area. We stay overnight here.
A short flight to Jomsom or quite long drive (7-8 hours) to Kagbeni , the administrative capital of the Mustang district, reveals spectacular views of the region. From Jomsom, we trek north to Kagbeni, the last settlement in lower Mustang and the most ethnically Tibetan in the unrestricted area. We stay overnight here.
Day 05 - Kagbeni-Chele (3100 metres).
We enter the restricted area of upper Mustang today, trekking along the Kali Gandaki gorge to the village of Chele. This cluster of whitewashed buildings is huddled at the base of a sheer cliff. The flat roofs of the houses serve as safe storage for the stacks of precious firewood used for cooking and heating. Life here has not changed much over the past centuries.
We enter the restricted area of upper Mustang today, trekking along the Kali Gandaki gorge to the village of Chele. This cluster of whitewashed buildings is huddled at the base of a sheer cliff. The flat roofs of the houses serve as safe storage for the stacks of precious firewood used for cooking and heating. Life here has not changed much over the past centuries.
Day 06 - Chele- Syangbochen(3600m) or Geling (3570 metres).
Traveling west from Chele, today we cross several mountain passes (Chele, Bhena and Yamdo). Rock formations chiseled by wind and weather line the route, providing a feast for the eyes. From Shyangmochen (3800 metres) we descend to Geling. Set in a green oasis of barley fields, the town of Geling stands in stark contrast to the barren landscape that surrounds it.
Traveling west from Chele, today we cross several mountain passes (Chele, Bhena and Yamdo). Rock formations chiseled by wind and weather line the route, providing a feast for the eyes. From Shyangmochen (3800 metres) we descend to Geling. Set in a green oasis of barley fields, the town of Geling stands in stark contrast to the barren landscape that surrounds it.
Day 07 - Geling-Charang (3560 metres) Choede Gompa
Today we take a gentle climb upward through the fields of barley and then more steeply to Nyi La (Nyi Pass), the southern boundary of the Kingdom of Lo. Our descent brings us into the town of Charang with its large monastery teetering on the edge of the Kali Gandaki Gorge.
Today we take a gentle climb upward through the fields of barley and then more steeply to Nyi La (Nyi Pass), the southern boundary of the Kingdom of Lo. Our descent brings us into the town of Charang with its large monastery teetering on the edge of the Kali Gandaki Gorge.
Day 08 - Charang-Lo Manthang (3700 metres)
We climb upward again to a final ridge,
where we can look down through a natural gateway strung with prayer
flags to the Plain of Inspiration. The walled city of Lo Manthang below
is the summer home of the Raja of Mustang. A ring of rounded hills
surrounds the city, each one topped with a fortress.
Day 09 - Lo Manthang Thupchen Lakhang
we spend the day exploring this ancient city, capital of the kingdom and the center of its culture. Monasteries, temples, and ancient structures tell the story of the ancient Tibetan culture and the monastic traditions that are still alive here. Visit the huge seated Buddha in the Champa Lhakang that dates back to the 15th century and examine the beautiful frescoes of the Thugchen Gompa. The Raja may well be in residence at the Raja’s Palace, the largest building in Lo Manthang.
Day 10 - Lo- Manthang-Ghami (3460 metres) via Gekar
We head out over pasture land and cross
the Charang Khola to the isolated village of Gekar and Ghar Gompa. Our
walk leads us over hills and through green valleys to the village of
Ghami with its cluster of buildings surrounded by fields.
Day 11 - Ghami-Samar (3300 Metres)
We climb today, up to the Nyi La pass
before heading down to Samar, a picturesque settlement surrounded by
poplar trees. This is a stopping point for mule and horse trains
carrying supplies to the remote villages of this kingdom.
Day 12 - Samar-Jomsom
OR
Day 05 - Kagbeni-Chele (3100 metres).
We enter the restricted area of upper Mustang today, trekking along the Kali Gandaki gorge to the village of Chele. This cluster of whitewashed buildings is huddled at the base of a sheer cliff. The flat roofs of the houses serve as safe storage for the stacks of precious firewood used for cooking and heating. Life here has not changed much over the past centuries.
We enter the restricted area of upper Mustang today, trekking along the Kali Gandaki gorge to the village of Chele. This cluster of whitewashed buildings is huddled at the base of a sheer cliff. The flat roofs of the houses serve as safe storage for the stacks of precious firewood used for cooking and heating. Life here has not changed much over the past centuries.
Day 06 - Chele- Syangbochen(3600m) or Geling (3570 metres).
Traveling west from Chele, today we cross several mountain passes (Chele, Bhena and Yamdo). Rock formations chiseled by wind and weather line the route, providing a feast for the eyes. From Shyangmochen (3800 metres) we descend to Geling. Set in a green oasis of barley fields, the town of Geling stands in stark contrast to the barren landscape that surrounds it.
Traveling west from Chele, today we cross several mountain passes (Chele, Bhena and Yamdo). Rock formations chiseled by wind and weather line the route, providing a feast for the eyes. From Shyangmochen (3800 metres) we descend to Geling. Set in a green oasis of barley fields, the town of Geling stands in stark contrast to the barren landscape that surrounds it.
Day 07 - Syanbochen or Geling-Ghami
Day 08 - Ghami to Charang( Through Dhakmar-Ghar gomba)
Day 09 - Lo Manthang explore with Chorer cave and
we spend the day exploring this ancient city, capital of the kingdom and the center of its culture. Monasteries, temples, and ancient structures tell the story of the ancient Tibetan culture and the monastic traditions that are still alive here. Visit the huge seated Buddha in the Champa Lhakang that dates back to the 15th century and examine the beautiful frescoes of the Thugchen Gompa. The Raja may well be in residence at the Raja’s Palace, the largest building in Lo Manthang.
Day 10 - Lo- Manthang-Yara and visit Luri Gomba
Day 11 - Yara-Tange
Day 12 - Tange- Chusang
Day 13 - Chusang to Jomsom or Muktinath
Day 14 - Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu
We fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara today. Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel.
Day 15 - Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu.
We fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara today. Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel.
Day 15 - Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu.
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