Upper Mustang Trek 2023 (Tiji Festival )

Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Trek is one of the popular festival treks in Nepal. It shows the unique Tibetan culture and tradition in the Upper Mustang Region of Nepal.

Mustang is an unofficial Buddhist kingdom of Nepal, known as the lost Tibetan territories lies northwest of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri Himalayas. Upper Mustang trekking is the ultimate open museum and live gallery of old Buddhist kingdom, Tibetan Buddhist Arts, Isolated landscapes, and vivid natural beauties, which is still closely like Tibet.

Upper Mustang is restricted region for foreign travelers and hence the trekkers to Mustang area needed to obtain the special permit. The special permit costs the US $500 for the first ten days and 50 dollars per day for additional days. It caters to the outstanding views of scenic mountains, which have interesting myths attached to their colors. The Mustang trek also offers the unique culture of people of Lo-Manthang (Capital of Upper Mustang).

The word Tiji is derived from the word “Ten Che” which means “hope of the dharma prevailing in all worlds”. The accordance with mythology, this is a celebration of the great victory of Buddha’s incarnation against the most harmful demon who used to make trouble the local people’s living by making a massive shortage of water in the dry land. Similarly, the trek offers an exploration of Lo Manthang with its amazing landscapes, thousands of mysterious caves, monuments, splendid views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, exploring Tibetan cultural villages, etc.

PAYMENT DEPOSIT: 

• Book now and save $100/Pax discount (*Offer valid only till 31Oct2022).
• Book in Groups of 4Pax get a special discount of additional $50/Pax on booking (*Total $150/Pax discount) – (*Offer valid only till 31Oct2022).
• Deposit payment of $1000/Pax (*non-refundable) to be made for booking confirmation.
• Final Balance Payment by 4months before to the event date.

VACCINATION AND COVID19 REGULATIONS

• All participants need to be vaccinated to join this event.
• Pre and Post covid19 test need to be paid by clients in Singapore and Nepal if needed.
• Get Covid19 Travel Insurance coverage to protect yourself / Travel Insurance also needed which covers mountaineering up to 6000m. 

STAFF CONTACT NO:

Do contact VIJAY +6592700908(WHATSAPP) or Email: contact@sgtrek.com

TRIP DURATION: 18Days 17Nights

 START DATES:

• 06 May – 23 May 2023

EVENT COST: (*SGTREK MEMBER GET $25/Pax Discount) 

• 2Pax – 15Pax: SGD3600/Pax (*limited group size)

Book now and save $100/Pax discount (*Offer valid only till 31Oct2022).

Book in Groups of 4Pax get a special discount of additional $50/Pax on booking (*Total $150/Pax discount) – (*Offer valid only till 31Oct2022).

Event Grading: Moderate

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*For those who wish to engage personal porters’ Additional porter cost. Do make the porter reservation while booking for the event.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Arrive to Kathmandu as per the itinerary and update us of your arrival flight details to Kathmandu Airport.

Itinerary Highlights:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel (6^th May 2023)

Day 02: Shopping and official formalities – B

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (6-7 Hours) – B

Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2700m) and Trek to Kagbeni (2804m) (3-4 Hrs Trek) – B,L,D

Day 05: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele (3050m), (5-6 Hrs Trek) – B,L,D

Day 06: Trek from Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m), (6-7 Hrs Trek) – B,L,D

Day 07: Trek from Syangboche to Ghami (3520m), (5-6 Hrs Trek) – B,L,D

Day 08: Trek from Ghami to Tsarang (3620m) To Lo Manthang (3730m) – B,L,D

Day 09: Lo – Manthang (3730m) – the celebration of the first day of Tiji Festival (14^th May 2023) – B,L,D

Day 10: Second day of Tiji Festival (15^th May 2023) – B,L,D

Day 11: Final Day of the festival Tiji (16^th May 2023) – B,L,D

Day 12: Tre from Lo Manthang to Drakmar (3810m), (6-7 Hrs Trek) – B,L,D

Day 13: Trek to Shyangmochen (3800m) (5-6 Hrs) – B,L,D

Day 14: Trek to Chhuksang (3050m) (6 Hrs) – B,L,D

Day 15: Trek Chhuksang to Jomsom (2700m), (6-7 Hours) – B,L,D

Day 16: Fly Back To Pokhara – B

Day 17: Fly Back To Kathmandu – B

Day 18: Final Departure – B

Note of above Itinerary:

• B = Breakfast
• L = Lunch
• D = Dinner

What’s Included/Excluded

Cost Includes

• Airport pickup and drop off in a private car as per schedule
• 3 Nights hotel stay in Kathmandu with a bed and breakfast basis on sharing basis
• 2 Nights stay in Pokhara with bed and breakfast on sharing basis
• As per the schedule, meals during trek from Jomsom to Jomson include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, or Coffee (3 cups per day)
• All the necessary paperwork and conservation area entry permits
• Special trekking Permit US $ 500 per person for 10 days (The above price includes 10 days valid trekking permit for Kagbeni)
• Annapurna Conservation Fee
• TIMS card
• Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu flight fare.
• Kathmandu-Pokhara tourist Bus.
• 12 nights Accommodation in lodges/tea houses during the trek (Twin beds basic sharing).
• An experienced Government licensed guide with fluent English
• 1 porter for 2 members for carrying personal luggage (15kg baggage each member)
• Salary, Food, Accommodation, Transportation, and Insurance for the Guide and Porters.
• Emergency oxygen bottle with mask regulator. (If used, the additional cost of oxygen)
• Medical basic kit (Please consult your doctor and prepare medicine for yourself)
• Farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant.
• All Government taxes

Cost Excludes

• International airfares
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
• Personal clothing & equipment
• Nepal entry visa fee
• Travel and Medical insurance
• Rescue evacuation in case of need
• Items of personal nature like any kinds of Alcohol drinks, cold drinks, phone calls, internet, battery charging, laundry on trek
• Bottle or boiled water during the trek
• Drone or Special filming permit
• Jeep or bus if you use on the way to Lo-Manthang (If you plan to take Jeep or Bus)
• Horse or jeep etc. if you use it during Lo- Manthang sightseeing entrance fee in the monastery, a temple in Kathmandu or Pokhara & during the trek.
• Nepal entry visa fee – you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu. (https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa#:~:text=Tourist%20visa%20extension%20is%20done,per%20day%20for%20additional%20days.)
• Tips & Gratuities
• Covid19 Travel Insurance / Vaccine
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary

THINGS TO CHECK PRIOR TO THE TRIP:

VISA:

Do check on your visa requirements based on your passports. Most of the passport is on arrival.

Visa Fee structure:

3.5.1. Visa Fee

1. 15 Days – 30 USD
2. 30 Days – 50 USD
3. 90 Days – 125 USD

Visa Facility Fee

https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa#:~:text=Tourist%20visa%20extension%20is%20done,per%20day%20for%20additional%20days.

NECESSARY THINGS NEEDED:

• Passport size photos: 2pcs
• Passport Photocopy ; 2pcs
• Travel Insurance Photo Copy (Policy no. & Contact No.) – Must cover adventure sports around 5500M evacuation
• Local currency

LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

CLOTHING:

• Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers (1)
• Lightweight cotton long pants (3 pairs)
• Fleece jacket or pullover (1)
• Warm cotton trousers (2 pairs)
• Shirts and T-shirts (4 pieces).
• Long under wear (2 pieces)
• Short under wear (4 pieces)
• Sun hat or scarf (1)
• Woolen hat (1)
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof (1)
• Lightweight gloves (1)
• Sunglasses (1)
• Rain coat (1)
• Head Scrap

FOOTWEAR:

• Trekking boot (one pairs)
• Camp shoes (1 pair)
• Thick socks (4 pairs)
• Light socks (3 pairs)
• Sandals (1 pair)

OTHER EQUIPMENT:

• Sleeping bag (4seasons)-1 if you have can bring for hygienic
• Down jacket -1
• Daypack – 1
• Water bottle – 1
• Sun creams
• Hiking Poles
• Thermos Flask
• Bright Headlamps/Spare batteries
• Tea – you can boil water in teahouses
• dairy milk bars – chocolate is a must!
• trail mix and peanuts

FIRST AID:

• Diamox – for altitude
• Advil
• Aleve
• Vicks vapor rub
• Sunscreen
• chapstick
• anti nauseant – you tend to feel just a bit nauseaus a lot at altitude.
• immodium – diarrhea is common at altitued.
• bandaids
• blister bandaids or moleskin
• eye drops
• advil cold and dinus
• nasal moisturizer – altitude causes nasal cavities to be very dry, nasal moisturizer was very helpful.
• Q-tips
• tweezers
• tiger balm

By Joining this trip, YOU:

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• YOU have read all the above paragraphs and YOU know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in The Activity. YOU hereby assert that your participation is voluntary and that YOU knowingly assume all such risks.
• YOU acknowledge the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by completing this form and unconditional release of all liability to SGTREK PTE. LTD.

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For any queries related to the event do contact below person:
Phone: +65 92700908 (WhatsApp)
Email : contact@sgtrek.com

This trip is organized by: 
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