Name: Tiji Festival & Upper Mustang
Start: 2026-05-04
End: 2026-05-23
Location: Lo Manthang

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May 4 - 23, 2026

Group size: 2 - 10

Tiji Festival & Upper Mustang

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May 4 - 23, 2026

Group size: 2 - 10

Airport Transfers
International and domestic airport arrival and departure transfers by bus or van
Accommodation & Meals
3 Nights Twin Share in a Hotel in Kathmandu and 2 nights in a Hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast. Twin Share Basic Lodge accom during the trek with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included as per itinerary
Domestic Flight
Kathmandu – Pokhara- Kathmandu
Domestic Flight
Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara - including Airport Taxes
Jeep Transfer
Chhusang to Muktinath
Guide
experienced trekking Sherpa guide including their expenses
Porter to carry bags
1 porter per 2 hikers - max weight 13 Kg each hiker
Duffle bag/rucksack
Must transfer luggage in to the provided Rucksack for porter to carry. You will carry personal items and valuables in your day pack
Trek permits & fees
All trekking permits and entrance fees for trek
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Guided Cultural Sightseeing in Kathmandu ( 4-5 hrs)
Dinner
Welcome and Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Trekking certificate
Upon completion you will receive a certificate of your acheivement
First aid kit
First aid kit will be available during trek
Taxes & Fees
All local taxes and government fees

Extra Accommodation
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu or Jomsom due to early arrival, late departure, early return from trek (due to any reason)
Extra Meals
Lunches & dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and any extra meals during trek including any kind of hot and cold drinks
Travel insurance
Travel insurance must cover you for the highest altitude we will trek to
Tips
Tips for staffs (tips are expected)
Cash
Need to bring cash for tips, about 10-20% of trip cost
Other items
Other items not mentioned under included costs including emergency expenses, blocked roads, snacks, hot water, Wi-Fi, phone charging etc, during trek.

Single Room in Kathmandu and Pokhara

A$520

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Day 1 – May 04, 2026
Day 1 – May 04, 2026
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Activity: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Warm welcome by our representative and transfer to hotel.
Accommodation: 4-star Good Tourist hotel Kathmandu.
Meals: None included.
Highlights: Evening walk around Thamel markets.
Altitude Change: Arrival at 1,400m (no trekking today).
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Day 2 – May 05, 2026
Day 2 – May 05, 2026
Guided Kathmandu Sightseeing & Trek Preparation / Welcome dinner
Activity: Guided city tour of Kathmandu including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Durbar Square. Prepare trekking gear and check permits.
Accommodation: Good Tourist hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast and Cultural dinner tonight
Walking Distance: 3–5 km around Kathmandu.
Altitude Change: Remains at 1,400m.
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Day 3 – May 06, 2026
Day 3 – May 06, 2026
Flight to Pokhara (900m) 30 mins
Activity: Scenic Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Accommodation: Lakeside hotel in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast included.
Walking Distance: Minimal; optional walk along Phewa Lake.
Altitude Change: Descend ~500m (from 1,400m to 900m).
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Day 4 – May 07, 2026
Day 4 – May 07, 2026
Fly to Jomsom & Trek to Kagbeni (2,800m)
Activity: Morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom (25 min). Begin trek to Kagbeni via Marpha.
Trekking Distance: ~16 km
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude Gain: +800 m (from 2,000m at Jomsom to 2,800m at Kagbeni)
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge in Kagbeni.
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner
Highlights: Kali Gandaki River, apple orchards of Marpha, traditional Thakali villages.
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Day 5 – May 08, 2026
Day 5 – May 08, 2026
Trek to Chele (3,050m)
Trekking Distance: ~10 km
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Altitude Gain: +250 m
Accommodation: Lodge in Chele.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Scenic cliffs, view of Mustang landscapes, cultural villages.
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Day 6 – May 09, 2026
Day 6 – May 09, 2026
Trek to Syanbochen (3,800m)
Trekking Distance: ~12 km
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude Gain: +750 m
Accommodation: Lodge in Syanbochen.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Mountain vistas, Mani walls, Buddhist prayer flags.
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Day 7 – May 10, 2026
Day 7 – May 10, 2026
Trek to Dhakmar (3,500m)
Trekking Distance: ~12 km
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude Loss: -300m
Accommodation: Lodge in Dhakmar.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Traditional Tibetan villages, ancient monasteries, panoramic views.
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Day 8 – May 11, 2026
Day 8 – May 11, 2026
Trek to Charang (3,600m)
Trekking Distance: ~10 km
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Altitude Gain: +100m
Accommodation: Lodge in Charang.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Charang Monastery, Tibetan culture, Mani walls.
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Day 9 – May 12, 2026
Day 9 – May 12, 2026
Trek to Lo-Manthang (3,720m)
Trekking Distance: ~12 km
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude Gain: +120m
Accommodation: Lodge in Lo-Manthang.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Ancient walled city, local markets, Tibetan culture.
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Day 10–12: 13-15 May, 26
Day 10–12: 13-15 May, 26
Tiji Festival in Lo-Manthang (3,720m)
Activity: Attend Tiji Festival – a 3-day traditional Tibetan Buddhist festival symbolizing victory of good over evil.
Walking Distance: Minimal; short walks to festival grounds (~2–3 km/day).
Accommodation: Lodge in Lo-Manthang.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Masked dances, cultural rituals, local festivities.
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Day 13 – May 16, 2026
Day 13 – May 16, 2026
Trek to Ghami (3,510m)
Trekking Distance: ~10 km
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Altitude Loss: -210 m
Accommodation: Lodge in Ghami
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Scenic trails, Ghami Monastery, traditional houses.
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Day 14 – May 17, 2026
Day 14 – May 17, 2026
Trek to Samar (3,620m)
Trekking Distance: ~12 km
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude Gain: +110m
Accommodation: Lodge in Samar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Traditional Mustang villages, monastery visits.
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Day 15 – May 18, 2026
Day 15 – May 18, 2026
Trek to Chhusang (2,980m)
Trekking Distance: ~14 km
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude Loss: -640m
Accommodation: Lodge in Chhusang
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Scenic valley, cliff-side villages, cultural interaction.
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Day 16 – May 19, 2026
Day 16 – May 19, 2026
Jeep drive to to Muktinath (3,700m)
Jeep drive to Muktinath
Altitude Gain: +720 m
Accommodation: Lodge in Muktinath
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included.
Highlights: Sacred temple for Hindus and Buddhists, panoramic views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri.
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Day 17– May 20, 2026
Day 17– May 20, 2026
Trek to Jomsom (2,720m)
Trekking Distance: ~16 km
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude Loss: -980m
Accommodation: Lodge in Jomsom
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlights: Return to Kali Gandaki valley, mountain views, riverside trail.
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Day 18 – May 21, 2026
Day 18 – May 21, 2026
Fly back to Pokhara
Activity: Morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Accommodation: Good Tourist hotel in Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast included
Walking Distance: Minimal
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Day 19 – May 22, 2026
Day 19 – May 22, 2026
Flight back to Kathmandu / Evening Cultural dinner
Activity: Flight to Kathmandu (30 mins)
Accommodation: Good Tourist hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Cultural Dinner
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Day 20 – May 23, 2026
Day 20 – May 23, 2026
Departure
Activity: Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast included
Walking Distance: Minimal
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Day 1 – May 04, 2026

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)

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