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In the midst of a festival in which over a thousand men, women and children were taking part. The women looked superb in hand woven sleeveless Chubas (a bath-robe style dress made of thick wool) over bright, loose silk blouses. Around their waste bands were tucked two aprons, a short one that hung down in front, the other caught in the belt and hanging down behind to the ground. These were gaily striped in bright, narrow bands of blue, red, green and yellow. Many women were literally smothered with ornaments of silver and precious stones…necklaces of bright orange coralline stones alternating with turquoises…ivory-white bracelets made of truncated conch shell (and)...head-dresses…studded with turquoises along the central parting of their hair and fell down their backs.
 
The Tiji festival is a three-day ritual known as "The chasing of the Demons" that centers on the Tiji myth. The myth tells of a deity named Dorje Jono who must battle against his demon father to save the Kingdom of Mustang from destruction. The demon father wreaked havoc on Mustang by bringing a shortage of water (a highly precious resource in this very dry land) and causing many resulting disasters from famine to animal loss. Dorje Jono eventually beats the demon and banishes him from the land. Tiji is a celebration and reaffirmation of this myth and throughout the festival the various scenes of the myth will be enacted. It is of course timed to coincide with the end of the dry winter/spring season and will usher in the wetter monsoon season (the growing season for Mustang). Tiji comes from the word "ten che" meaning ‘the hope of Buddha Dharma prevailing in all worlds’ and is effectively a spring renewal festival. Departure fix date will be confirmed in the middle of November.

Fact Of The Trek

Day to Day Itinerary of Tiji Festival Trek.

Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Note: For this trek it require minimum 2 person in a group.

The above prices are includes:

• Airport pick up and drop by car / Van / Bus.
• Accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per above program.
• Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of tour guide, car / van.
• 1 Sirdar, necessary Sherpa, Cook,  Kitchen Boy and helpers.
• Full board Camping with 3 times meals a day and Hot drinks cooked in our private kitchen, 2 men tent, Foam mattress, Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent, tables, chairs & All necessary kitchen utensils and camping equipment.
• All necessary porters, their equipment & sleeping tent and Insurance or donkey.
• All the ground transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and to starting point and back to Kathmandu.
• 13 days Upper Mustang Special Permit US$ 910 per person and T.R.C fees.
• Government taxes and Insurance for Nepalese staff.
• Welcome and farewell dinner.
• Domestic flight from Pokhara/Jomsom/Pokhara and all the tax in domestic Air.

The above prices are excludes:

• Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
• Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist). but it won't be that reliable as in your country.
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
• Departure Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry and telephone calls.
• Personal Trekking Equipments for detail please Click here, High risk medical insurance and Emergency rescue evacuation if needed and flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
• Tips for trekking staffs.
• Entry fees of Temples and other sites while sightseeing around Kathmandu.

Note: Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.

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Question: Besides the above program I / we still have some days left before we are return to home, so that I / we would like to spend in Nepal by exploring some of tourist destinations, what other tour options would you recommend me / us?

Answer : If you have some extra days left after the above trip completion or before returning to home we would highly recommend the following optional tour programs:

2 nights / 3 days in Chitwan Jungle Safari to explore the Tharu lifestyle and encounter one horn Rhino
2 night / 3 days or more in Safari in Royal Bardia National Park for encountering Bengal tiger and more
2 night / 3 days or more in Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve to explore bird life
1 full day sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square, and Nagarkot over night