Mustang Tiji Festival

Engage yourself with the noise, colourful dance, slashing swords to mark the victory of good over evil at Upper Mustang.

Upper Mustang Tiji Festival trek gives you an insight into the old Tibetan culture residing in the realm of the Mustang region. The auspicious festival of Tiji is Celebrated by the local Gurung and Bista communities of Upper Mustang. Since the 15th century, the three days festival is observed by exchanging love and greetings among the communities, wishing for world peace and no natural destruction.

Various deities are worshipped on the very first day of the festival while the second and third days see the presentation of cultural dances. This typical festival carries the Ancient mythology associated with the belief in the reincarnation of Buddhist Lama Dorji Sunu.

It is believed that Lamaa Dorji Sunu Fought a battle against his demon father that spread epidemics to save the Kingdom of Mustang. The Tiji festival is also referred to as lunar festival or mid-autumn festival & is held on 31 May To 2nd June.

3 Days Mustang- Lo Manthang- Tiji festival

30 May 2019: First day observe Tiji Festival Lo Manthang
31 May 2019: Second day observe Tiji Festival Lo Manthang
1 June 2019:: Final day observe Tiji Festival Lo Manthang