Tiji Festival Jeep Tour

Trip Highlights:

• Drive through the Kali Gandaki gorge – the world's deepest river valley – by 4WD.
• Explore the forbidden Kingdom of Mustang without multi-day trekking.
• Visit the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang, home of the Mustang King.
• Witness all three days of the Tiji Festival: masked dances, chants, royal procession.
• Visit Luri Cave Monastery – an ancient meditation cave with 14th-century murals.
• Stop at Muktinath Temple on the return route.
• Sunrise and sunset views of Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri ranges.
• Suitable for all fitness levels – no extended trekking required.

15-Day Itinerary – 4WD Overland Tour

• Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Airport transfer, hotel check-in, trip briefing.
• Day 2: Kathmandu heritage tour (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath) + permit processing.
• Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m) – 6 hours.
• Day 4: Drive Pokhara to Kagbeni (2,810m) – 8 hours. Enter the restricted zone. First glimpse of Upper Mustang's desert landscape.
• Day 5: 4WD drive to Charang/Tsarang (3,500m). Visit Tsarang Monastery and the crumbling Dzong fortress above the village.
• Day 6: 4WD excursion from Charang to Luri Cave and back. Luri Gompa contains some of the oldest Buddhist artwork in Mustang, accessible via a short hike from the jeep road.
• Day 7: Drive Charang to Lo Manthang (3,840m) – 13km. Afternoon walk through the walled city's narrow lanes.
• Day 8 (Festival Day 1): Tiji Festival opens. Morning prayers at Chode Gompa, unveiling of the 400-year-old Padmasambhava thangka. Afternoon masked dances.
• Day 9 (Festival Day 2): Second day – weapon and animal mask dances, effigy ritual. More energy and pace than day one.
• Day 10 (Festival Day 3): Final day – royal procession, nectar offering, Tsampa on the palace roof. Festival concludes.
• Day 11: 4WD drive Lo Manthang to Chhusang.
• Day 12: Drive Chhusang to Muktinath (3,760m). Visit the 108 water spouts and sacred temple complex.
• Day 13: Drive Muktinath to Pokhara – 8 hours.
• Day 14: Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner.
• Day 15: International departure.

Package Cost

Package cost always depends on the number of people travelling in your group, standard of the hotels you like to take, the mode of transportations you choose as (by private vehicle, tourist bus, plane, 4WD) and the period you are travelling (High season, Low season) etc. Please click on the next tab (INQUIRY/ BOOKING) and send us your inquiry. We will reply you with cost and other necessary details within 24 hours.

Cost Include(s)

• Private 4WD vehicle (Land Cruiser) throughout the tour.
• 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast.
• Guided Kathmandu heritage tour with entry fees.
• Guesthouse accommodation during the overland section.
• All meals during the Upper Mustang overland section.
• Upper Mustang RAP permit + ACAP permit.
• All government paperwork and permits.
• Licensed, English-speaking guide.
• First aid kit and emergency supplies.
• Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.

Cost Exclude(s)

• Nepal Visa fee (You can apply online or in Kathmandu airport on your arrival).
• Your International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
• Meals in Kathmandu (except welcome and farewell dinner).
• Beverages and alcholoholic drinks.
• All personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, extra porters, shower etc).
• Personal medical and evacuation insurance.
• All other additional charges for additional services.
• Tips for guides and porters (Tipping is expected ).