Tiji festival is the three day long religious activity mainly celebrated in Mustang Region with the Tibetan rituals. It is celebrated annually in Lo-manthang, Upper Mustang. The three day religious ceremony is also known as "The Chasing of the Demons". According to the myth that a female deity named Dorje Jono battled against her demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from the destruction.
The festival usually takes place around mid may where the monks of Lo-Manthang 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.
Trekking Itinerary
01 13-May-2017: Arriving in KTM and transfer to Hotel (1300m)
02 14-May-2017: Preparation Day
03 15-May-2017: Fly to Pokhara (820m)
04 16-May-2017: Fly early morning to Jomsom (2729m) and Trek to Kagbeni (2810m.) Time 3-4 Hours
05 17-May-2017: Trek to Chhuksang (3550m.) Time 6-7 Hours
06 18-May-2017: Trek to Tamagaon/Ghiling (3710m.) Time 7-8 Hours
07 19-May-2017: Trek to Dhakmar (3840m.) Time 5-6 Hours
08 20-May-2017: Trek to Lo gekar (3900m.) Time 5-6 Hours
09 21-May-2017: Trek to Lo-manthan (3755m.) Time 5-6 Hours
10-12 22-24-May-2017: Rest day ( Visit some of the most oldest and religiously important monastery nearest villages of Lo-manthang) including Tiji festival
13 25-May-2017: Drive to Jomsom (2729m.)
14 26-May-2017: Fly back to Pokhara and Rest (820m.)
15 27-May-2017: Sightseeing around Pokhara
16 28-May-2017: Fly to Kathmandu (1300m.)
17 29-May-2017: Sightseeing around Kathamndu
18 30-May-2017: Departure to Home
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