Mustang Tiji festival Jeep tour

Mustang Tiji festival Jeep tour is most exciting events celebrate 3 days in Lo Manthang. Upper Mustang Tiji festival jeep tour rejoice in middle of May every year. Mustang Tiji Festival  overland Tour 2026 delivers mesmerizing colorful cultural experience and splendid Himalayan views of Annapurna trekking routes. Now a days, Upper Mustang trekking route reached by a four-wheel jeep drive from Pokhara and Kathmandu.  Mustang Tiji festival trip has deep religious roots in Tibetan Buddhism and marks the victory of a mythological figure, Lord Tiji, over a demon who threatened to destroy the world. The story behind the festival is based on the ancient tale of a prince, who, through his trials and devotion, saves the kingdom from a destructive force.

Mustang Tiji festival jeep drive trip package involves various religious and cultural ceremonies Masked dances (Cham dances): Monks perform elaborate dances wearing colorful and ornate costumes and masks. These dances represent the mythical story of Tiji and are meant to ward off evil spirits.

Processions: Devotees and participants parade through the streets, carrying sacred items, and performing rituals to invoke blessings for prosperity and protection from evil.
Offerings and prayers: Devotees offer prayers, food, and symbolic items to the deities during the festival, seeking blessings for good health, wealth, and spiritual fulfillment.

Mustang Tiji Festival package trip offers an incredible glimpse into the rich cultural and spiritual life of the people of Mustang, and it is one of the most important and spectacular festivals in the region. Tiji Festival Jeep  overland tour, discover the mysterious and last forbidden kingdom of Lo Manthang.  Tiji festival tour in Mustang date fixed by the Tibetan Lunar calendar. The main attraction of upper Mustang Tiji festival Jeep trip package included the Holy Muktinath temple. Mustang tour package discover the Kali gandaki valley, sky caves, red cliff , Gompas , Mustang king palace. Since Mustang trekking routes opened in 1992 for tourist  , Mustang Tiji festival trek become one of the most popular trip in Nepal specially for Buddhist pilgrimage travelers.

Mustang trip package is only one hiking destination in Nepal doable four season ( Autumn, spring , monsoon and winter season) too . Upper Mustang trekking destination is restricted trekking trail in Nepal and required special Mustang trek permit issue through local Nepal trekking companies as per rule and regulation of Department of immigration Nepal . Mustang trek permit cost USD 500 for minimum 10 days and each extended permit cost USD 50 per person each day.  10 days Upper Mustang Jeep safari tour is the best option however with in 10 days also possible for Jeep drive trip in Mustang.  Mustang Tiji festival trip itinerary will generate according travelers wish and holiday frame.

Mustang Tiji festival jeep tour highlights 

The Mustang Tiji Festival is one of the most lively and unique cultural events in Nepal that celebrated in the Mustang region – Lo Manthang.

    1.Mustang Tiji Festival Rituals and Enactments

Upper Mustang festival is a chain of religious ceremonies and masked dances performed by monks. These dances, known as Cham, to represent the victory of good over evil. The Monks wear complicated clothes and masks that represent deities, demons, and legendary creatures.

2. Tibetan Buddhist Ceremonies

The Tiji festival contains many sacred rituals, such as prayers and blessings, led by local monks. You will spectator offerings and blessings to protect the community from natural disasters, diseases, and evil spirits.

3. Explore the upper Mustang trekking routes

Travelers have chance to the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal and reach the upper Mustang trek routes. While you are in Lo Manthang , will have chance to see  Mustang king palace, worlds oldest Ghar Gompa, sky caves , red cliffs  and captivating architecture mustang trekking trails.

4. Horse Horseracing and Roving cultural Experiences

Horseback riding is a traditional way of life for numerous people in Mustang . During the festival, there are opportunities for horse riding everywhere Lo Manthang. You will see strange cultural immersion including the sky burial cremation – they chop the dead body and through the vultures and polyandry marriage system it means woman marry with multiple husband.

Upper Mustang Tiji festival jeep tour distance

Mustang Tiji festival jeep tour distance 477 kilometers from pokhara to pokhara.  8 days Upper Mustang overland tour for beginners and experienced travelers  will  be the suitable option however travelers may extend or shorter the Mustang Tiji festival trip as per holiday frame. Travelers may join for Mustang Tiji festival tour package from Jomsom after 15 minutes scenic flight from pokhara.

Upper Mustang Tiji festival jeep Date for 2026

Every year Tibetan Lunar calendar publish the Mustang Tiji festival date.  Upper Mustang Tiji festival date for 2025 declared on  24^th , 25^th  and 26^th May 2026 three days celebrated in Lo Manthang.  While you want to spend three days time during the Mustang Tiji festival , travelers may start the trip from Kathmandu or pokhara 15^th to 16^th May 2026.

Upper Mustang trip permit

Upper Mustang trip permit issue through government registered local Nepal trekking company as per rule and regulation of Department of immigration Nepal. Minimum two person essential to obtain the Upper Mustang trek permit it means this is restricted trekking routes in Nepal. Mustang trek permit cost USD 500 per person as well as necessary ACAP and TIMS permits too.

Mustang Tiji festival tour duration

Minimum 10 days required for Upper Mustang tiji festival jeep tour package while you spend three days time in Lo Manthang.  However express or short Mustang Tiji festival overland tour doable with in 8 days too. We Himalaya Journey Trekking escort your trip to Mustang according to your wish and holiday schedule. We make tailor made upper mustang jeep tour package for Tiji festival 2025, 2026 and 2027. If you wish Jeep hiring for Mustang Tiji festival tour , our company offer reasonable price for Nepali, Indian and foreign travelers.

Mustang Tiji festival jeep tour cost

Minimum two person necessary for join the Upper Mustang trekking routes . Mustang Tiji festival jeep trip cost slightly costly then other jeep tour in Nepal  Himalaya due to the Mustang trekking permits . Mustang tiji festival jeep drive tour cost is depend on group size , choice of the hotel accommodation in Mustang , Pokhara and Kathmandu.  Also depend on the vehicle too use normal vehicle like Bolero or Scorpio slightly cheaper and Toyota Land cruiser or Paijoro jeep cost slightly higher.  
Mustang festival Jeep drive tour cost USD 2375 to USD 2775 per person but Luxury Mustang jeep tour cost range above USD 3500 per person.