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Mustang trek with Tiji Festival in Lomanthang - a great Himalayan festival
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Itinerary
May 24: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, in Kathmandu
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
May 25: In Kathmandu, sortout equipment, last minute shopping - Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city, Patan and Swyambhunath Stupa
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
May 26: Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus. Overnight in Pokhara - Hotel. Explore Pokhara own.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
May 27: Trek to Kagbeni (2900m)- Lodge/Tea House accommodation
From Pokhara fly to Jomsom in the morning. The flight duration is 25 minutes. The plane takes you through the Kaligandaki valley with Dhaulagiri in the left and Annapurna on the right hand side. Jomsom has a STOL airstrip. Small 16 seater plane can only land at the airport. You start your journey from Jomsom following Kaligandaki-river to the north. The trail skirts right-bank of the river. You stop for lunch at Eklebhatti and continue the walk to Kagbeni. It is major junction for several villages around this area.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Nepal
May 28: Chaile (3150m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Continue to follow the Kaligandaki river towards north to Chusang. It is a large village on the east bank of the river; on the west bank little further north is Chaile. Except for crossing the river in monsoon the trail to Chaile is easy.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
May 29: Syangmochen (3800m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation
From Chaile climb the steep path carved out of the mountain. On the ridge is a small village known as Sammar. Stop for rest, and walk on thee main trail that continually ascends to a ridge (3800), then descend to make another climb to a pass. Make a short descend to Syangboche. It is stopping place for traders and travelers. There is an alternative path that leads to a cave nestled deep in the valley where there are carvings of Many deities. The name of cave is Rongbyung Chorten. These cave is used by the Lamas (Buddhist priest) for meditation and prayer. From cave the walk to Syangbmochen is steep.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
May 30: Tsarang (3500m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Next day descend to Ghilling. The trail becomes broader as you approach Ghilling. Ghilling village is about an hour walk from the main trail marked by a big chorten (Stupa). The wide path now becomes wider as you approach Nyi La-pass (3950m) and descend to Ghami (3440m). The pass is the highest elevation on this trek. At Ghami there are health and agriculture office of the government and a police check -post. Cross the bridge over a small river and continue the journey through a spectacular long stretch of Mani Stone, about 244 meter long. The trail gradually climbs to a ridge and descends to a relatively large and prosperous village. The marooned color structure of the monastery is visible as you reach Tsarang. Visit the monastery at Tsarang. There are several thanka painting hanging on the ceiling and pillars of the monastery. Fresco painting of Thousand-Buddha and large collection of Buddha and large collection of Buddhist text staked in the corner.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
May 31: Trek to Lo-Manthang (3730m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Make a short descend to a small river that flows below Tsarang, and climb the short and steep trail that becomes leveled and brad as you approached Lo Manthang in the scorching heat. It is about 4 hours walk to the final destination. En- route stop to see caves high above the steep wall.
You will see the unmistaken land mark- a red fort of Lo Manthang and , a big and distinct red structure of Namgyal monastery located in north-west direction as you climb up the ridge top in the final lap to the once forbidden city.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 01: In Lo-Manthang
Inside the fortress there are 3 monasteries. One of thm has image of a huge sitting-Buddha in meditation and the other has several statues of various deities including Buddha. Old and beautifully painted thanka paintings are hanging from the ceiling and pillars of the monastery. Inside walls are painted with stories of Buddha and other epics and beliefs. The gompas appears old and in original shape. The Lamas uses the third monastery located in the center. This is Thugchen-gompa. The monks uses this monastery for prayer and other functions. People in Lo Manthang believe that this monastery came into existence because of tantric power of an various Gods of Hindu mythology with different name but similar connotation. Inside the monastery, in addition to living quarters of the monks, there is a separate chamber that store masks and costumes. These costumes are worn at Lama-dance festival that take place every June. This festival continues for 3 days. King of Mustang attends this festival in his ceremonial dress. The story of Lama Dance is based on tantric legend.
For return journey retrace the trail back to Jomsom. Though there is an alternative trail on the east Side of the plateau and we can organize upon your request. You can discuss with your guide about this during tour time in Lo-manthang or let us know when you are here in Kathmandu.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 02: In Lomanthang
In Lomanthang - visit sorrounding villages like Namgyal, Chosar or Chornup or grace last day of the festival.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 03: Trek to Dhakmar (3820m) - Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Trek leisurely to Dhakmar.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 04: Retrace trail to Samar - Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Trek leisurely to Samar.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 05: Retrace trail to Chosang - Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Trek leisurely to Chosang.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 06: Retrace trail to Jomsom - Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Trek leisurely to Jomsom. This day you can visit to Thini and Museum at Jomsom or visit to nearby village Marpha.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 07: Fly to Pokhara and to Kathmandu - Hotel
Duration: 1 day
Location: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
June 08: In Kathmandu, free day - Hotel
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
June 09: Transfer to airpot, depart Kathmandu
Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
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May 24: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, in Kathmandu
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
May 25: In Kathmandu, sortout equipment, last minute shopping - Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city, Patan and Swyambhunath Stupa
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
May 26: Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus. Overnight in Pokhara - Hotel. Explore Pokhara own.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
May 27: Trek to Kagbeni (2900m)- Lodge/Tea House accommodation
From Pokhara fly to Jomsom in the morning. The flight duration is 25 minutes. The plane takes you through the Kaligandaki valley with Dhaulagiri in the left and Annapurna on the right hand side. Jomsom has a STOL airstrip. Small 16 seater plane can only land at the airport. You start your journey from Jomsom following Kaligandaki-river to the north. The trail skirts right-bank of the river. You stop for lunch at Eklebhatti and continue the walk to Kagbeni. It is major junction for several villages around this area.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Nepal
May 28: Chaile (3150m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Continue to follow the Kaligandaki river towards north to Chusang. It is a large village on the east bank of the river; on the west bank little further north is Chaile. Except for crossing the river in monsoon the trail to Chaile is easy.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
May 29: Syangmochen (3800m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation
From Chaile climb the steep path carved out of the mountain. On the ridge is a small village known as Sammar. Stop for rest, and walk on thee main trail that continually ascends to a ridge (3800), then descend to make another climb to a pass. Make a short descend to Syangboche. It is stopping place for traders and travelers. There is an alternative path that leads to a cave nestled deep in the valley where there are carvings of Many deities. The name of cave is Rongbyung Chorten. These cave is used by the Lamas (Buddhist priest) for meditation and prayer. From cave the walk to Syangbmochen is steep.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
May 30: Tsarang (3500m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Next day descend to Ghilling. The trail becomes broader as you approach Ghilling. Ghilling village is about an hour walk from the main trail marked by a big chorten (Stupa). The wide path now becomes wider as you approach Nyi La-pass (3950m) and descend to Ghami (3440m). The pass is the highest elevation on this trek. At Ghami there are health and agriculture office of the government and a police check -post. Cross the bridge over a small river and continue the journey through a spectacular long stretch of Mani Stone, about 244 meter long. The trail gradually climbs to a ridge and descends to a relatively large and prosperous village. The marooned color structure of the monastery is visible as you reach Tsarang. Visit the monastery at Tsarang. There are several thanka painting hanging on the ceiling and pillars of the monastery. Fresco painting of Thousand-Buddha and large collection of Buddha and large collection of Buddhist text staked in the corner.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
May 31: Trek to Lo-Manthang (3730m) Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Make a short descend to a small river that flows below Tsarang, and climb the short and steep trail that becomes leveled and brad as you approached Lo Manthang in the scorching heat. It is about 4 hours walk to the final destination. En- route stop to see caves high above the steep wall.
You will see the unmistaken land mark- a red fort of Lo Manthang and , a big and distinct red structure of Namgyal monastery located in north-west direction as you climb up the ridge top in the final lap to the once forbidden city.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 01: In Lo-Manthang
Inside the fortress there are 3 monasteries. One of thm has image of a huge sitting-Buddha in meditation and the other has several statues of various deities including Buddha. Old and beautifully painted thanka paintings are hanging from the ceiling and pillars of the monastery. Inside walls are painted with stories of Buddha and other epics and beliefs. The gompas appears old and in original shape. The Lamas uses the third monastery located in the center. This is Thugchen-gompa. The monks uses this monastery for prayer and other functions. People in Lo Manthang believe that this monastery came into existence because of tantric power of an various Gods of Hindu mythology with different name but similar connotation. Inside the monastery, in addition to living quarters of the monks, there is a separate chamber that store masks and costumes. These costumes are worn at Lama-dance festival that take place every June. This festival continues for 3 days. King of Mustang attends this festival in his ceremonial dress. The story of Lama Dance is based on tantric legend.
For return journey retrace the trail back to Jomsom. Though there is an alternative trail on the east Side of the plateau and we can organize upon your request. You can discuss with your guide about this during tour time in Lo-manthang or let us know when you are here in Kathmandu.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 02: In Lomanthang
In Lomanthang - visit sorrounding villages like Namgyal, Chosar or Chornup or grace last day of the festival.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 03: Trek to Dhakmar (3820m) - Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Trek leisurely to Dhakmar.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 04: Retrace trail to Samar - Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Trek leisurely to Samar.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 05: Retrace trail to Chosang - Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Trek leisurely to Chosang.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 06: Retrace trail to Jomsom - Lodge/Tea House accommodation
Trek leisurely to Jomsom. This day you can visit to Thini and Museum at Jomsom or visit to nearby village Marpha.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thubchen Gompa, Lo Manthang, Lomanthang Nepal
June 07: Fly to Pokhara and to Kathmandu - Hotel
Duration: 1 day
Location: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
June 08: In Kathmandu, free day - Hotel
Duration: 1 day
Location: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
June 09: Transfer to airpot, depart Kathmandu
Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Included
- Transfers,Hotels, guest house accom,guide,porters,3 meals,staff insurance,sleeping bag, flights
- Entry/Admission - Thamel
- Entry/Admission - Pokhara Museum
- Entry/Admission - Jomsom Muktinath Trek
- Entry/Admission - Thubchen Gompa
Not included
- Personal nature expenses,insurance, tips, laundry, mineral water, service that are not mentioned
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Sport
60%
Tourism
55%
Cultural
40%
Original
30%
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