Tiji Festival Trek

Once you reach Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the Himalayan Marvel Adventure delegate will receive you from there and then check-in in at the hotel. In the evening, you will meet your trek guide and other crew members and then have a brief discussion about our itineraries, accommodation, transportation, services that we include, and exclude, and we provide a cap, T-shirt, and bag with our company logo.

The day starts with hot coffee and a delicious breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, we will meet the trek guide and crew members and have a small meeting regarding our trek details. In the meeting, we will be discussing our itineraries, accommodation, transportation, and services that we include and exclude, and we provide a cap, T-shirt, and bag with our company logo.

After that, our city guide will receive you from the hotel and then take you to the Boudhanath temple, where you will explore the stupa, a monastery. Then the guide will take you to the Patan Durbar Square, where you will explore the Patan Durbar, temples, and witness the Newari culture, and food. Then drive to Swayambhunath and get the view of Kathmandu valley from the top of Swayambhunath then back to the hotel.

The day starts early in the morning in both cases to drive or fly to Pokhara. It will take around 7-8 hrs and most probably we will start at 6 am and will have lunch on the way. Once we reach Pokhara we will check-in in at the hotel and take a rest. In the evening we will visit the lakeside of Pokhara and relax there.

 If we fly to Pokhara, we will leave for the airport by 7 am and take a flight at 8 am. After some time we will reach Pokhara and check-in in at the hotel. Since it is not tiring that’s why we can explore Pokhara. You will find many exciting places here with natural beauty. The whole day you can enjoy the beauty of nature at Pokhara and can take part in some exciting adventures like paragliding, zip flyer, mountain biking, ultralight flight, and many more.

 Many adventures are waiting for you so you decide to go to Pokhara by driving or flying.

We will take an early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. The mountains are so near that you can almost see leaves on trees and craters on the rocks. Flights, on the other hand, are often canceled if the weather conditions are hazardous. Once we reach Jomsom, we will have breakfast there and then start to trek to Kagbeni. From Jomsom, it will take around 3 hours.

As we follow the paths across the Kali Gandaki River, we ascend through numerous grooves, passing through Tangbe and Chusang villages. The route slowly rises away from the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. It drives us to an ancient Tibetan settlement, Chaile.

Today’s trail leads west, up a hill with sheer and progressive parts next to quaint Gyagar Village.  The views of Nilgiri, Tilicho, Thorong Hill, Yakwa Kang, and other peaks become more spectacular as we climb higher. After a long day hike, we arrive at a pass marked by prayer flags and rock piles. Walking further, we reach Samar village, where we will have lunch and then resume our trek to Syangbochen.

Leaving Ghami behind, the path rises to a final pass and then settles to Tsarang Village for the night, crossing the longest and oldest Mani Prayer Wall in the area.

As we progress towards the impressive Lo Manthang region, the magnificent landscape of the northern highlands gradually unfolds before us. The panoramic vista includes the awe-inspiring Manaslu, Annapurna I, III, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri mountain ranges. Upon ascending further and traversing the stone-lined path that winds through the Buddhist village, we eventually reach our destination of Lomanthang. As we ascend into the valley, a breathtaking view of the Tibetan border in the far north unfolds before us. The first day of the Tiji Festival Trek is truly extraordinary, where we will witness the stunning ceremonies at the Royal Palace, accompanied by enchanting melodies of traditional music as the locals perform their customary dance in masks and costumes.

The second day of the Tiji Festival promises to be unforgettable. Awakening early to the melodious strains of traditional music, we will have the opportunity to explore and take part in the morning rituals. We can visit the Namgyal Gumba to observe the monks honing their traditional skills and engaging in meditation. Additionally, we can visit neighboring monasteries, converse with locals, and proceed towards the Choden Gompa and other monasteries before ascending to the old king’s Durbar. After a day of exploration, we will return to our hotel for the night.

The Tiji Festival’s third day, surrounded by the breathtaking Himalayan scenery, guarantees to be an exceptional event. This is when the demon’s remains are destroyed, with a tiger skin and red swirl hung as part of the ritual, followed by the bow attack ceremony. Conventional weapons are used to bring down the remaining parts of the demon, after which dancing and other customary activities take place. The monks will then return to the palace stage to perform captivating dance routines. After exploring the entire venue,

After enjoying the morning freshness and the stunning views of Nilgiri and Annapurna to the north, we will resume our trek. We will leave the Lomanthang Valley through the southern route, passing by Ghar Gumba and reaching a picturesque village. Admiring the sculptures and statues of prominent members of the Buddhist community, we will then proceed to Chilling, where we will spend the night.

In the morning, we will traverse through the desolate sandy trail of the Mustang region as we head southwards. Since the wind tends to pick up in the late afternoon, we will strive to reach our destination before then. It will take us around four to five hours to trek from the magnificent Mustang region to Ghiling, where we will spend the night.

As we make our way toward Jomsom, the trekking trail will become more effortless. We will continue to traverse through the breathtaking landscape, catching glimpses of the northern Himalayas, teahouses, and hidden settlements of the Mustang Region. As we near Chuksang, the scenery will gradually become greener. The journey will last around 4 to 5 hours, and we will be treated to stunning views of the Mustang Region throughout.

After waking up in the morning and taking a glass of Yak’s Milk tea, we shall begin our walk towards Jomsom. The Annapurna Circuit Trek trial will welcome us when we cross the suspension bridge. After the trial, the countryside will begin to become apparent. We will reach Kagbani after more than 3 hours of trekking, and after taking the appropriate stoned route, the great market of Jomsom will welcome us. Stay the night at the Jomsom.

We will start our journey towards Jomsom after enjoying a cup of Yak’s Milk tea in the morning. As we cross the suspension bridge, we will enter the Annapurna Circuit Trek trail, and the surrounding countryside will become visible. After trekking for over 3 hours, we will arrive at Kagbeni, and after navigating through the appropriate stone-lined path, we will reach the bustling market of Jomsom.

After breakfast at Jomsom, we say goodbye to Jomsom and take a quick 30-minute flight back to Pokhara. The remaining time is leisure, you can spend this time as you wish.

For the amazing sunrise view, we wake up early in the morning at around 5 and head towards Sarangkot. Once we witness the pictorial sunrise view we head back to the hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast, your Pokhara guide will take you to Mahendra cave, Bat cave, Talbarahi temple, Pame, Peace Pagoda, and Lakeside of the Pokhara.

Since it’s a long day, we start the day early in the morning. After breakfast at the hotel, we drove back to Kathmandu on the same route which we took previously. After around 7 hrs, we reach the hotel and then check in and relax.

 Or if you fly back to Kathmandu it will take less time to reach there and you also get a chance to explore Kathmandu valley. If you are flying, you will take a morning flight at 7:45 am and by 10 am you will check-in in at the hotel. So you will have enough time to do shopping or explore the valley or you can relax the whole day, it’s your choice.

 We will have a farewell dinner with the trekking crew a guide and other staff. Enjoy the farewell dinner, and then have a sound sleep at the hotel of Kathmandu.

Himalayan Marvel Adventure delegate will drop you at the airport before 3 hrs and return to the respective places. Or you can choose the following program for the next adventurous journey.