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Tiji Festival Trekking 2023

The Tiji festival trek is one of the most culturally immersive treks in the Himalayas that is equally adventurous. In 2023, the Tiji festival is announced to be celebrated from May 16th to May 18th. Join our expert team on the Tiji festival trek 2023 departure for a smooth and safe journey to Lo Manthang, the last forbidden kingdom in Nepal.

More info: https://outfitterhimalaya.com/tiji-festival-trek

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The Upper Mustang trek is the ultimate gateway to the mysterious world of the old Buddhist kingdom of Mustang, also called Lo. Come and join us. More details on: https://redreachhimalaya.com/trip/upper-mustang-trek#mustangtrek 

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Take a look at tiji festival video to figure out how does it look like.

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The word 'Tiji' comes from the name 'Tempa Chirim' which means 'World Peace'. Legend says that the Kingdom of Lo (now in Upper Mustang) was in great danger due to the terror of a vicious demon called Man Tam Ru threatening to spread diseases and destroy all water sources. Dorje Jono, a deity in Vajrayana Buddhism, then defeated the beast and restored peace in the valley. In some scriptures, Dorje Jono is also regarded as the incarnation of Lord Buddha. The processes of these historical events are showcased through dances on each day of the Tiji festival. On the first day, the havoc caused by the demon is shown through a dance called "Tsa Chham". The birth of Dorje Jono is shown on the second day through another performance called "Nga Chham". On the final day, the enactment of Dorje Jono's attempts and success of transferring the demon to Buddha's realm is focused.

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3 Days Tiji Festival Trek Video | Upper Mustang Trekking http://www.trekcompanynepal.com/nepal/nepal-trekking/off-beaten-trekking-nepal/tiji-festival-trek.html

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Tiji Festival Trekking in Upper Mustang

Tiji Festival Trekking takes to the forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang, Lo Manthang, where you will spend a few days observing and celebrating the colorful & ancient Tiji Festival.

Tiji Festival Trekking traverses the beautiful and remote Upper Mustang region. Upper Mustang Trekking itself is a famous and loved trek by travel lovers. And, traveling to this place during a major festival of the locals here allows you to have deep insights into the rich culture and tradition of the region. You are trekking through picturesque villages enjoying breath-taking views of the Himalayan Mountains during the Tiji Festival Trek. The trail is adventurous and presents a perfect balance of difficulty.

Tiji Festival in Mustang

You see many locals of the nearby villages gather together at the town square during the festival. The dancers present themselves as different characters of demons in flamboyant robes and hideous masks. They perform an ancient dance slashing at the air with their swords and intoning spells over on viewers. You spend about three days indulging in the divine sights, sounds, and movements, a pure once-in-a-lifetime cultural marvel.

This three-day ceremony is lit up with a colorful custom dress, dancing, music, and reenactments from the story of a deity and his demon father. The festival of Tiji is centered on a legend, which speaks about a deity named Dorje Jono who must battle against his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction.

Experience Tiji Festival

Introduced back in the 17th century by King Samdup Rabten when he Sakya Trizin Ngawang Kunga Sinam in Lo Manthang to perform a special Vajrakila ritual. Since then, the monks of Chhode monastery are celebrating festivals every year in the royal courtyard. The royal family of Mustang and all the villagers of seven provinces of Upper Mustang participate in the sacred ritual. The festival lasts for three days.

Itinerary of the trek

Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel

Day 2: Full day sightseeing tour and preparation of trekking permit

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Day 4: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni

Day 5: Trek from Kagbeni to Chuksang

Day 6: Trek from Chuksang to Samar

Day 7: Trek from Samar to Geling

Day 8: Trek from Geling to Ghami via Ghami La

Day 9: Trek fromGhami to Tsarang

Day 10: Trek from Tsarang to Lo-Manthang [Mustang]

Day 11: Celebration of the first day of Tiji festival

Day 12: The second day of Tiji festival

Day 13: Final day of the festival Tiji and explore the village

Day 14: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Ghami

Day 15: Trek from Ghami to Samar

Day 16: Trek from Samar to Kagbeni

Day 17: Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom

Day 18: Early morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara

Day 19: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 20: Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure

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Tiji Festival 2020 Dates - Visit Nepal 2020, NTY 2020