Mustang is the walled forbidden kingdom and is restricted area near border of China (Tibet). In October 1991the home ministry announced the opening of Nepal restricted areas. but by late march 1992 the first foreign trekking were allowed into Upper Mustang. Mustang refers to the arid at the Northern end of the Kaligandaki River valley. Upper Mustang consists of two distinct Regions. The southern part with five villages inhabitant by people related to the Thakalis (manangis). And northern area the ancient kingdom of Lo, where language, culture, and traditional are purely Tibetan.
Mustang has been described as a thumb like part of Nepal extending into Tibet, in lo itself the countryside is similar to the Tibetan plateau with its endless expenses of yellow and grey rolling hills eroded by wind. Upper mustang hills tend to be great red fluted cliffs of tiny round stones cemented together by mud. Villages are several hours apart and appear in the distance. Although there are several Geluk, gyingma pa and Shakya pa monastery in Mustang.
The teeji festival.
The teechi (often pronounced teeji) festivel is an annuals event indigenous to lo- Manthang (upper Mustang). The name is an abbreviation of the world, Tempa chirim’ which translates as prayers for world peace. This festivel commemorates the victory of lord Buddha’s incarnation ‘Dorjee sonnu’ over a demon called man tan Ru a vicious creature feeding on human being and causing storms and droughts. The teeji festivel usually takes place during the last of Lo- manthang’s choedhe’ monastery during the celebration display.
a) The harassment of ma tam Ru ta (in a dance called ‘tsa chham’ on the first day).
b) The birth of Dorjee sonnu as the demon’s son (on the second day called ‘nga chham’)
c) The attempt to return the demon to lord Buddha’s realm (on the third and final day).
The choedhe monastery organizes the entire teeji festivel dance, which is that of the sakya sect of Lo- Manthang. The monastery abbot is khempo tasi tensing Rimpoche. Altogether about 65 monks from Lo- Manthang, Nhenyul and Chhosyar live in the monastery. Villager from all over Lo Thso dyon (the ancient kingdom of Lo) gathers to watch the dances and participate in the accompanying festivel. They also make small contribution such as firewood, and other necessary items to help making the festival successful.
Program- Flexible.
Altitude – 4520m.
Duration – 14 to 30 days.
Grade – Medium/ hard / adventure.
Trail Condition – Ascent/ Descent.
Accommodation- Camping/ home stay.
Service- Luxury / standard/ Budget.
Scenery – Gorgeous /Tibetan plateau/ panoramic view of Himalaya.
Best Seation- April to November.
01- Katmandu and transfer to at Hotel.
02 -Sightseeing and preparation.
03- Drive or flight to Pokhara and transfer to hotel.
04– Flight to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni at lodge or camp (3h).
05- Trek to Chaile at lodge or camp (4-5 h)
06- Trek to Gelling at lodge or camp (6-7h).
07- Trek to Ghami at lodge or camp (5h).
08- Trek to Tsarang at lodge or camp (5-6h).
09- Trek to Lomangthang at lodge or camp (5.6h).
10- Excursion around the Stupa heritage.
11- Trek to Tsarang at lodge or camp (4h).
12- Trek to Ghami at lodge or camp (4-5h).
13- Trek to Gelling at lodge or camp (4-5h).
14- Trek to Chaile at lodge or camp (4-5h).
15- Trek to Kagbeni at lodge or camp (2-3h).
16- Trek to Jomsom at camp (3h).
17- Fly to Pokhara at hotel and sightseeing around pokhara.
18- Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
19- free day
20- Final departure to homeland.
| Group/Pax | Luxury | Standard | Budget | Helicopter Tour | Single |
| 1 -3 | |||||
| 4-7 | |||||
| 8-11 | |||||
| 12-20 | |||||
| 21-30 | |||||
| 31-40 | |||||
| 40 + |
Cost Include.
01- Lodge/ Camping equepment
02- Meal during the trek.
03- Guide and assistant guide.
04- Cook, Kitchen staffs.
05- Porters.
06- Necessarily flight.
07- Transportation, all arrival, departure including staffs mobilizing.
08- Insurance of staffs.
09- Staffs and porter equipments.
10- Mustang Special Permit.
11- Annapurna conservation permits.
12- Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with B/B plan.
Cost Exclude.
01- Personal Trekking equipment.
02- Personal Travel Insurance.
03- Incase of Helicopter rescue.
04- Entry fee of Monastery or sightseeing.
05- Boating or personal extra activities.
06- Porters Tips.
07- Alcoholic Drinks Coke, fenta etc.
08- Meal in Pokhara and Kathmandu.
09- Donation for school or any group.
10- Exclude food, if half Service only.
We provide you as Service.
01- Mass tent, Mattress, pillow with hot water bag.
02- Toilet tent with toilet paper.
03- Kitchen tent.
04- Dinning tent.
05- Table chairs.
06- Drinking hot water.
07- Weak up tea at bed in morning on wards washing water.
08- Breakfast set.
09- Lunch with Hot juice.
10- Camp arriving tea with cookies.
11- Dinner set.
12- Camping equipment transportation by manpower’s and yaks,
13- Including all permits, flight ticket, and transport.