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The Tiji Festival happens only once each year in May. Stand in Lo Manthang and witness three days of ancient Buddhist ceremonies, masked dances, and sacred rituals unchanged for three hundred years. Nepal Adventure Team handles all permits, guides, and logistics. Trek through dramatic Himalayan landscapes to reach this forbidden kingdom. Tiji festival of 2026 is from 14 May 2026 to 16 May 2026. Book now. Spots fill quickly.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
2 hours before departure
Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Itinerary
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You will stand in the ancient courtyard of Lo Manthang as masked monks perform a centuries-old ritual celebrating the victory of Dorje Jono over the demon Man Tam Ru Ta. Watch the mythological story unfold through elaborate dances, deep ceremonial chanting, and ritual performances, culminating in the symbolic defeat of evil and a prayer for world peace. Trek through wind-carved deserts and isolated Tibetan villages to reach this forbidden kingdom, then experience what genuine spiritual practice looks like when an entire community lives it.
Admission ticket free -
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Outline Itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu via respective airlines Day 2 Preparation day in Kathmandu Day 3 Drive to Pokhara (860 m) 220 km - 08 hours Day 4 Morning fly to Jomsom (2,715 m) and trek to Kagbeni (2858 m) - 04 hours Day 5 Trek to Chele / Tsele (3,050 m) - 06 hours Day 6 Trek to Syangbochen (3,475 m) - 05 hours Day 7 Trek to Dhakmar (3810 m) - 05 hours Day 8 Trek to Lo - Manthang (3,700 m) - 05 hours Day 9 First Day of Tiji Festival Day 10 Second Day of Tiji Festival Day 11 Third Day of Tiji Festival Day 12 Trek to Yara - 5 hours Day 13 Trek to Tengbe - 6 hours Day 14 Trek to Chuksang/ Tsusang - 12 hours Day 15 Trek to Muktinath - 08 hours Day 16 Fly to Pokhara and transfer to hotel Day 17 Drive back to Kathmandu - 06 hours Day 18 International Departure
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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