Trip features:
-Exploration the land of Tibetan Buddhism, the last forbidden kingdom Mustang and the lost Tibetan kingdom of Nepal.
-Discover UNESCO preserved heritage sites, Nepal’s oldest Buddhist monasteries (Gompas), ancient stone walled stupas (chhortens) with flattering colorful Buddhist holy flags, hiding cave monasteries in the middle part of mountain region curved during the war between Lobas (local people of Mustang) and Tibetan, ancient wall painting Buddhist arts ( Thankas), isolated local villages with white washed authentic houses etc.
-Experience of Tibetan influence culture, tradition, hospitality etc. Tibetan Buddhist Cremation (Offering the pieces of death body to the vultures) and Polyandry Marriage system
Trip summery in facts:
Trip Duration: 20 Days
Activity: 5-6 hours walking per day
Max. Altitude: 3840. (Lomanthang )
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge , Guest house
Best time : whole year
Mode of Trek: Tea house Lodge full board during the trek
Grade: Moderate
Transportation: Drive/Flight
Group Size: Min 2, Max 12
Mustang Tiji Festival May 2019 Schedule in shortly
– Preparation @Thupchen Monastery
– Religious assembly of Vajrakala @Thupchen Monastery: old Thanka display on wall & mask dance in yard of palace
– Religious assembly @Thupchen Monastery: new Thanka display on wall, series of mask dance& gracing of event by King
– Religious assembly @Thupchen Monastery: offering ceremony by key dancer,procession led by monks/king/Lobas,final exorcism of evil outside the city walls,ceremony on the palace roof celebration.
Note: Tiji Festival date will be known in January or February of every year after publication of Tibetan Buddhist Lunar Calendar.
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