Tiji Festival Trek 2027: The Festival of Lo Manthang

5.0 (2 reviews) Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration18h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Tiji Festival takes place only once a year, in May. Stand in Lo Manthang and witness three days of ancient Buddhist ceremonies, masked dances, and sacred rituals unchanged for three hundred years. Nepal Adventure Team handles all permits, guides, and logistics. Trek through dramatic Himalayan landscapes to reach this forbidden kingdom. Tiji Festival of 2027 is from 1st June to 3rd June 2027. Book now. Spots fill quickly.

What's included

  • Accommodation during the trek Fooding (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trek
  • All necessary Trekking Permit and monument fees
  • All Nepal Government VAT 13% included
  • English Speaking with Government license holder Trekking guide
  • Company T-shirt, duffel bag, Trekking Map and appreciation letter
  • First Aid Medical Kitbag
  • Restricted area permit
  • All ground transportation and domestic flight to Jomsom and fly back Pokhara
  • Extra drinks; alcoholic and non-alcoholic
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Tips to guide and porters

What to expect

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    You will stand in the ancient courtyard of Lo Manthang as masked monks perform a centuries-old ritual celebrating the victory of Dorje Jono over the demon Man Tam Ru Ta. Watch the mythological story unfold through elaborate dances, deep ceremonial chanting, and ritual performances, culminating in the symbolic defeat of evil and a prayer for world peace. Trek through wind-carved deserts and isolated Tibetan villages to reach this forbidden kingdom, then experience what genuine spiritual practice looks like when an entire community lives it.
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    Outline Itinerary
    Day 1
    Arrival in Kathmandu via respective airlines
    Day 2
    Preparation day in Kathmandu
    Day 3
    Drive to Pokhara (860 m) 220 km - 08 hours
    Day 4
    Morning fly to Jomsom (2,715 m) and trek to Kagbeni (2858 m) - 04 hours
    Day 5
    Trek to Chele / Tsele (3,050 m) - 06 hours
    Day 6
    Trek to Syangbochen (3,475 m) - 05 hours
    Day 7
    Trek to Dhakmar (3810 m) - 05 hours
    Day 8
    Trek to Lo - Manthang (3,700 m) - 05 hours
    Day 9
    First Day of Tiji Festival
    Day 10
    Second Day of Tiji Festival
    Day 11
    Third Day of Tiji Festival
    Day 12
    Trek to Yara - 5 hours
    Day 13
    Trek to Tengbe - 6 hours
    Day 14
    Trek to Chuksang/ Tsusang - 12 hours
    Day 15
    Trek to Muktinath - 08 hours
    Day 16
    Fly to Pokhara and transfer to hotel
    Day 17
    Drive back to Kathmandu - 06 hours
    Day 18
    International Departure

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal

End point

Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal

Pickup details

2 hours before departure

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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