Arrived in Kathmandu

TIA - Our representative will meet you on your arrival at the Airport and transfer you to the Hotel. An information session about the program will be conducted by our Tour Guide. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu Durbar Square - Early in the morning after breakfast, our tour guide will takes you for the sightseeing around the Kathmandu, the sightseeing site are- Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. In the late afternoon you will have preparation for the trek and you can buy necessary equipment.

This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. There are also three museums inside the palace building.

Swoyambhu Mahachaitya - You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swoyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.

Pashupatinath Temple - Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva.

Boudhanath Stupa - It is 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Asan - Asan is a very popular and crowded local market in Kathmandu. It is inhabited by mainly Newar people (indigenous people of Kathmandu).Meanwhile, people from all over the nation and even foreigners are regular customers and visitors there.

Drive to Pokhara

Pokhara Lakeside - On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and head towards tourist Bus Park at Thamel and board a tourist bus to Pokhara. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. The drive to Pokhara on one of the major highways is exhilarating with beautiful views of never leaving tributaries, lush green hills and roadside settlements.

Pokhara to Kagbeni

Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery - An appealing drive to Kagbeni starts after a delicious breakfast in Pokhara. The journey to the starting point of Mustang passes through the beautiful landscapes. The Kagbeni village is situated at the bank of rushing Kaligandaki river. Kagbeni is the main entrance gate for Upper Mustang.

Trek to Chele

Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery - Our trek to Chele begins from Kagbeni through the east bank of Kali Gandaki river. The landscapes follow through uphill and downhill sandy trails to Tangbe Village, which offers the finest view of Nilgiri peak. Whitewashed houses, apple orchards along the way leads us to Chhusang Village and finally cross the Kali Gandaki Valley to Chele. Overnight, we stay at Chele.

Trek to Geling

Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery - Our trek to Chele begins from Kagbeni through the east bank of Kali Gandaki river. The landscapes follow through uphill and downhill sandy trails to Tangbe Village, which offers the finest view of Nilgiri peak. Whitewashed houses, apple orchards along the way leads us to Chhusang Village and finally cross the Kali Gandaki Valley to Chele. Overnight, we stay at Chele.

Trek to Charang

Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery - Today, we continue our trip towards the longest Mani walls in Mustang. The trail follows a suspension bridge over Tangmar Chu river and a gentle NYI La Pass. We head towards a Dzong and Red Gompa slowly descending towards Charang village. Overnight, we stay at Charang.

Trek to Lo Manthang

Lo Manthang Village - From Charang village we gently climb up to visit the oldest Gompa of Nepal; Lo-Gekar Gompa. Then, we continue our trail towards the plateau of Lo-Manthang enjoying the walled city of Lo. Lo- Manthang is the capital of this Himalayan Kingdom.

Lo-Manthang, First Day of Tiji Festival

Lo Manthang Village - 30th May 2019. Mark your calendar! Today is the first day of Tiji Festival. The celebration of this ceremony lit-up with the lively ambiance as the people gather together in the vibrantly colored traditional dresses and they showcase their own way of dancing style. Not only this, tug-of-war and horse racing are the major attractions of this day. We spend this day observing this unique celebration. Overnight, we stay at Lo-Manthang.

Second Day of Tiji Festival

Lo Manthang Village - Tibetan monks perform unique dance and dramas to chase away the hungry demons from their villages. Many people from different regions of Mustang will be involved in this celebration. After this, we will walk around to explore the other appealing villages around Lo- Manthang. Overnight, we stay at Lo-Manthang.

Final Day of Tiji festival, Explore Namgyal Gompa and return back

Lo Manthang Village - Today is the last day of Tiji Festival. We will hike around the Namgyal Gompa which lies on a hilltop, which is also an important monastery. Then, we continue to explore the Tingkhar village situated to the northwest of Lo-Manthang. After this, we come back at Lo-Manthang and watch out the final moment of celebration of Tiji Festival. Overnight at Lo-Manthang.

Trek to Drakmar

Lo Manthang Village - Today, we climb up to the highest point of our trek to Chogo La, at an elevation of 4210m. We head to explore Lo Gekar and continue to descend Ghar Gompa. Then, we walk through the alpine meadows and steep down to Drakmar. Overnight at a comfortable guesthouse in Drakmar.

Trek to Shyangmochen

Lo Manthang Village - We head towards the stone walls pass and the small fields of Drakmar descending through the lower part of Ghami and Jaite. Then, finally, descend to Tama Gau to Shyangmochen. Overnight, we stay at guesthouse.

Trek to Chhusang

Chusang - Today, we hike down to Chhusang Village passing by an alternative route to Samar by visiting Ranchung Cave.

Chhusang to Jomsom

Jomsom Muktinath Trek - Today, we complete the route of Upper Mustang and head towards the Jomsom through the Lower Mustang(Kagbeni). We stay at Jomsom tonight.

Fly back to Pokhara

Pokhara Lakeside - We head towards Pokhara by a scenic Himalayan flight from Jomsom.

Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara

Thamel - On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and get ready to head towards Kathmandu. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. Tracing the same way back we reach Kathmandu and we transfer you back at the hotel.

Final departure

TIA - Today we say our final goodbye. Our representative will come to see you off at the airport. Hoping you had a pleasant and wonderful trekking experience we bid you goodbye.

• Arrival / Departure transfers for all flights.
• Domestic Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
• Government taxes included.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
• 30-minute Wellness and Spa session after trekking.
• Free use of quality trekking gear: sleeping bag, liner, jacket, bag.
• Transport by Tourist Coach within Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Professional trekking leader, trained in Wilderness First Aid.
• Teahouse accommodations during the trek.
• Comprehensive trip information and dossiers.
• Half-day city tour and welcome dinner with cultural program.
• Trekking permits and conservation area fees covered.
• Twin-share hotel accommodation in major cities with breakfast.
• Gifts like Osho Adventure T-shirts.
• Support from trekking guides and staff.
• Upper Mustang Trekking map.
• Well-equipped First Aid Kit.

• International Airfare to and from your country
• Nepal entry visa
• Travel & Health Insurance- Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance (Most recommended)
• All standard meals during the trek are optional add on (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu – keeps $ 5 to 10 for per meal in Tourist Restaurant.
• Extra accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in a case of early return from trekking than scheduled.
• Any Alcoholic Drinks, Cold Drinks, Boiled & Mineral Water, Beverages, deserts Etc in Trek.
• Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation or Delayed, Sick in Trek, and Helicopter rescue in Trek.
• Personal expenses such as the phone calls, laundry service, the internet, battery recharge etc.
• Any Other Cost, which is not mentioned in Cost Includes Items as Above.
• Tips for Guide & Porter after trek completion.

The Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek aligns with the striking scenes of the Himalayan desert, set against the impressive panoramas of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Nilgiri mountain ranges. Venturing through the deepest canyon in the world, the Kaligandaki Gorge, and the vividly colored walls of Mustang villages presents a unique blend of culture and geography from centuries past. This year’s Tiji Festival will be held on the 30th and 31st of May and the 1st of June 2019. Slots for this trip are fixed, and reservation can be made with Osho World Adventure. We uphold the commitment to deliver reliable, secure, comfortable, and cost-effective travel for your convenience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.