The Tiji Festival Upper Mustang Jeep Tour will start with a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, where you may enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty from a window seat. Your window seat will allow you to take in the stunning mountain range that surrounds the Pokhara valley, including the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre. Your airport pick-up and hotel transportation will be handled by a professional from our office. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

After breakfast in the hotel, we start the Mustang Tiji Festival journey by driving a four-wheel Jeep from Pokhara. Driving along the winding road enjoying the view of mountains, local lifestyle, farms, rivers gorges etc. Later in the evening, you can enjoy and relax at the natural hot spring of Tatopani.

Breakfast in Tatopani in our hotel starts with driving by four-wheel jeep to Kagbeni. Along the way, we visit Marpha village, the local market of Jomsom, and Muktinath Temple (3800m). Muktinath happens to be a religious place for both Hindu and Buddhist communities, reflecting religious harmony amongst the people of Nepal and India. After exploring the area around Muktinath temple and town, we return to Kagbeni, which is at an elevation of 2,900 m, for an overnight.

Your Tiji Festival Jeep Tour with a Local Guide will depart from Muktinath after breakfast in a mystical setting and proceed toward Kagbeni. Your identification and special authorization are scrutinized at Kagbeni before you are allowed to visit the monasteries and Buddhist schools there. You will then go in the direction of Ghami. The dwellings made of stone and mud in Ghami are typically thought to be whitewashed.

Learn about the locals’ beliefs and way of life by interacting with them and exploring the little passages that line the roadway. To go to Tsarang, you have to bridge the Kali Gandaki River, go through Chhusang, Chelle, Samar, Syanboche, Ghiling, and Ghami, and then over a number of Mani walls. You can see a walled hamlet and a vast mountain range from Charang.

After a traditional breakfast, you will continue your Upper Mustang Tour during the Tiji Festival 2025 from Charang to Lo-Manthang. As you go farther, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Annapurna I, Tilicho, Nilgiri, and other mountain ranges. As you approach the legendary walled city, you will pass by Upper Mustang’s longest mani wall. Along the route, you will pass by a number of Tibetan plateaus, cliffs, and sky caves.

Your eyes will be captivated by the desert-like setting. The Upper Mustang Kingdom’s administrative center, Lo-Manthang, is now open to you. Elegant and ancient white-washed homes on dry ground will welcome you. You will head to the king’s palace to enjoy the TIJI festival after having lunch. You will see Tibetan monks from many parts of the world perform dances and ceremonies. Return to the Tea house for supper and the night after the TIJI festival.

Day 1st of Tiji Festival 2025

According to the Tiji Festival Jeep Tour Itinerary 2025, this is the second day of the festival’s celebration. After breakfast, you will visit many notable monasteries and temples. Lo Manthang faithfully captures the wonderful Tibetan Buddhist culture and traditions. Hiking is the best way to explore the hidden areas of this amazing city that was built among desolate terrain. The event typically begins around noon, so you can drive to Chhoser village in the morning.

From Lo-Manthang, the trip takes only an hour. You could catch sight of Blue sheep and other animals if you are lucky. You will visit the village’s Buddhist school and the sky cave at Chhoser. You will return to Lo-Manthang for the TIJI festival after exploring Chhoser. You will return to the Tea house for supper and the night after TIJI.

Day 2nd of Tiji Festival 2025

According to the Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Jeep Tour Itinerary, this is the third and last day of the festival. You will tour Lomanthang’s monasteries and Buddhist schools. You will enjoy taking in the village’s sights. Those from the Lhoba and Bon tribes make up the majority of the population of Lo, a region that is mostly Buddhist. Learn about the history of the old ancient kingdom by visiting the village.

A significant Buddhist temple with a massive Buddha statue and Mandala paintings on the walls is the Champa Lhakang, where you may also go. You may next take a short stroll to the Namgyal Gompa, a neighboring courthouse that doubles as a place of worship. Join the locals to celebrate the last day of TIJI after 12 PM. Interact with the locals while watching the dances and ceremonies. Return to the Guest House for supper and the night after the celebration.

Day 3rd of Tiji Festival 2025

After exploring Lo Manthang, you will gradually bid farewell to the ethereal region of the Upper Mustang and proceed to the famed location known as Jomsom. Following a sumptuous breakfast, your Tiji Festival Jeep Tour in Upper Mustang will retrace your steps back to Jomsom. To go to Kagbeni, you will cross the same lovely villages of Tsarang, Ghami, Ghiling, and Samar. At Kagbeni, your paperwork and special Tiji Festival Jeep Tour permit will be scrutinized.

You will then take your 4wd Jeep back to Jomsom. The trail will provide views of the Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri mountains. Your room assignment in Jomsom will be confirmed when you arrive. You may stroll through Jomsom’s market, taste some local apple whiskey, dance to the melodies, and listen to folktales till din

After breakfast, we start our journey to Pokhara. We will follow the same route that we used in order to reach Jomsom. The best part of returning via the same route is that if there are any places you would like to see or stop by again, you can do it easily.

You will board a tourist bus this morning after waking up in Pokhara to travel back to Kathmandu. The 205 kilometers that separate Pokhara from Kathmandu follows the enthralling Marsyangdi River and then the Trishuli River. The route from Pokhara to Kathmandu passes through various attractive market areas, including Damauli bazaar, Dumre bazaar, Mugling Bazaar, and others. The route also offers breathtaking vistas of hills, rivers, and mountains covered in snow. When you arrive in the Kathmandu valley, a member of our crew will be waiting to welcome you and show you to your accommodation so you can freshen up before spending your final evening in Nepal shopping or touring Thamel, which finally concludes your Upper Mustang Tiji Festival 2024 trip successfully.

Next dayThree hours prior to departure, we arrange an airport shuttle service based on your scheduled departure time. If you have more time, we can arrange for you to do some side trips, or you may go exploring on your own.