Upper Mustang Tiiji Festival Tour 2019
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Nepal Alternative Treks & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Tiji is a fascinating annual three-day festival consisting of Tibetan rituals that celebrate the myth of a son who had to save the Mustang kingdom from destruction. The festival is indigenous to Lo-Manthang, Upper Mustang. "Tiji" the name is an abbreviation of the word "Tempa Chirim" which means "Prayer for World Peace". This festival commemorates the victory of Lord Buddha's incarnation Dorjee Sonnu over a demon called Man Tam Ru a vicious creature feeding on human beings and causing storms and droughts. The Tiji festival takes place this year 12th.13th and 14th of May.2019 . The monks of Lo Manthang's "Choedhe" monastery perform ritual dances during the celebration. The harassment of Ma Tam Ru Ta (in a dance called "Tsa Chham" on the first day), the birth of Dorjee Sonnu as the demon's son (on the second day called "Nga Chham") and the attempt to return the demon to Lord Buddha's realm (on the third and final day) are enacted during the performances. The Tiji festival dances are all organized by the Choedhe Monastery, which belongs to the Sakya sect of Buddhism. The monastery is headed by a Rimpoche. About 65 monks from Lo Manthang, Nhenyul and Chhosyer reside in this monastery.
The memorable moments
Highlights of this trip Overland tour in the shadows of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna along the Kali Ghandaki River enroute to Mustang Pass through white-washed mountain villages, alongside colourful Buddhist shrines and temples Following 2 days of driving, reach Lo Manthang, the fabled walled city of Mustang Spend 3 days in Lo Manthang at the Tije Festival – a vibrant Buddhist celebration with dancing and traditional music
What's included in your experience
Included
- Lodge ( Twin share ) accommodation during tour.
- All meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner ) while on upper Mustang Tiji festival tour.
- Upper Mustang special trekking permit
- Annapurna conservation entry trek permit (ACAP ) and other trek documentation.
- Pokhara/ Jomsom / Pokhara airfare with airport tax.
- Upper mustang map, t-shirt, first aid medical kit box and tour completed certificate.
- One professional tour guide and his all expneses as meals, salary, accommodation, equipment and insurance etc.
- Private Jeep as per mentioned in itinerary.
Not included
- Hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Hard and soft table drinks as Tea/coffee, coke, fanta, beer, minerwal water, boilled water, hot shower, desert, laundry, phone bill etc.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for guide ( HIghly suggested ).
Essential trip information
Before you go
Upper Mustang Special Permit Upper Mustang Special permit costs US$ 500 per person of the minimum first 10 days and US$ 50 per person per day thereafter. It must be undertaken only through Registered Trekking Agencies from Government of Nepal (Nepal alternative Trekking Company -Registered no. 303047487) the department of immigration in Kathmandu. We have included in the package. Annapurna Conservation Area Project ( ACAP) The provision of ACAP is to maintain and build local tourism infrastructure and preserve the nature. Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit is necessarily required for Annapurna Circuit Trekking. It can be obtained from government registered trekking company as Nepal alternative treks & Expeditions. It's fee is fixed by NTNC Rs. 2260 ( Two thousand two hundred sixty rupees) per person to Mardi himal Trekking. You can not obtain along the entry point, they may return you without carrying ACAP permit. You need passport copy, one passport size photograph and fee in Rs. 2260 ( two thousand two hundred sixty rupees) or equivalent in cash to apply the permit. This permit you can use only single entry in the area but no limitation of period. It is included in the package tour. Trekker's information Management System ( TIMS) is not required for this region. Clothing equipment for Upper Mustang Tiji festival tour When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be in tour, the time of year and the altitude. 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Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect trekkers at high altitudes, usually above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters). The highest point is Lomanthang which is elevated at 3900 meter, you have very little chance of AMS. If you be precautious about high altitude and follow our guide then you can avoid it. How do we know if I get AMS ? Your symptoms will also depend on the speed of your climb and how hard you push (exert) yourself. Symptoms are as below: Difficulty sleeping Dizziness or light-headedness Tiredness Headache Loss of appetite Nausea or vomiting Rapid pulse (heart rate) shortness of breath with exertion Cannot walk in a straight line Treatment Rest, Rest , Rest Go down, down, down Diamox Diamox may be given to help you breathe better. It can help reduce mild symptoms. This medicine can make you urinate more often. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol when taking this drug. This medication works best when taken before reaching a high altitude. Prevention and pre-cautious Keys to preventing acute mountain sickness include: Climb the mountain gradually and slowly Sleep at a lower altitude when possible Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness Drink plenty of fluid – 3 liters per day Avoid alcohol Eat regular meals, high in carbohydrates Sleep well Be well equipped First aid Owing to a sudden change in climate, altitude and other factors, it is obvious that there could arise some alterations in your health. It would be hard to know all aspects of Nepal's health problems.You will be eating and drinking in various outlets. Diarrhea is a common illness that a tourist would be facing. So, it is recommended to drink purified water and eat in clean outlets. Drinking and eating precautions will surely help to take care of many health problems that could arise during the trip. Staying hydrated during the travel, trekking, tours is highly recommended too. If any problem should arise during the trip. Being on good health before leaving for a trip would help you to enjoy your trip to the fullest.Though Nepal alternative treks will be carrying first aid medical kid, you are also suggested to take personal basic first medicines for in case. Accommodation We will leave you free to choose hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as there will be various choices. We will arrange twin share basis room in lodges during the tour. We will arrange shared washing room and toilet. Meals During our tour, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) in lodges. Threre will be provided breakfast, lunch and dinner three times along the route on your choice from MENU . Physical Condition & Experience Requirements Upper Mustang is easy level of tour, As we will drive the highest elevation 3900 meter, you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the tour successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the trek.
Accommodation
We will provide best available lodges along the way based on twin share bed room .
Fitness & eligibility
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Meeting point
Jomsom
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