Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Altitude: 1,400m
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Meet the trekking team and receive a briefing about the Upper Mustang journey and Tiji Festival.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Trek Preparation Meals: Breakfast
Guided sightseeing of UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Final permit checks and trek preparation.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara Altitude: 822m | Meals: Breakfast
Scenic flight to Pokhara with spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Free time to explore Lakeside.
Day 04: Fly Pokhara to Jomsom (2,720m) | Trek to Kagbeni Altitude: 2,800m | Distance: 10 km | Trekking hours: 3–4 hours | Meals: BLD
Early morning flight to Jomsom. Begin trekking along the Kali Gandaki River to Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang.
Day 05: Kagbeni to Chele Altitude: 3,050m | Distance: 15 km | Trekking hours: 5–6 hours | Meals: BLD
Enter the restricted Upper Mustang region. Trek through dry landscapes, wind-eroded cliffs, and traditional villages.
Day 06: Chele to Syangboche Altitude: 3,800m | Distance: 14 km | Trekking hours: 6–7 hours | Meals: BLD
A challenging but rewarding day crossing high ridges with dramatic views of Nilgiri, Tilicho Peak, and surrounding valleys.
Day 07: Syangboche to Ghami Altitude: 3,520m | Distance: 13 km | Trekking hours: 5–6 hours | Meals: BLD
Cross the scenic Nyi La Pass (4,010m) and walk past one of the longest mani walls in Nepal.
Day 08: Ghami to Lo Manthang Altitude: 3,840m | Distance: 15 km | Trekking hours: 5–6 hours | Meals: BLD
Cross the Tsarang La Pass and arrive at the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang, capital of Upper Mustang.
Day 09: Tiji Festival: Day 1 in Lo Manthang Altitude: 3,840m | Meals: BLD
Witness the opening day of the Tiji Festival featuring sacred masked dances performed by monks, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Day 10: Tiji Festival: Day 2 Altitude: 3,840m | Meals: BLD
Full day observing vibrant rituals, cultural performances, and community celebrations within the palace courtyard.
Day 11: Tiji Festival: Day 3 & Exploration Altitude: 3,840m | Meals: BLD
Final day of the festival followed by visits to Lo Manthang monasteries and the royal palace.
Day 12: Lo Manthang to Ghami Altitude: 3,520m | Distance: 15 km | Trekking hours: 6–7 hours | Meals: BLD
Return trek retracing the route through Mustang’s unique desert-like landscapes.
Day 13: Ghami to Jomsom Altitude: 2,720m | Distance: 18 km | Trekking hours: 6–7 hours | Meals: BLD
Trek back via Kagbeni or combine trekking with a jeep drive depending on trail conditions.
Day 14: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara | Return to Kathmandu Meals: Breakfast
Early morning flight to Pokhara, then onward to Kathmandu. End of the Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek.
Day 15: Departure Meals: Breakfast
