Upper Mustang Teji Festival
Teji Festival is a famous festival at Lo-Manthang of Upper Mustang, celebrated by Tibetan Buddhist People. It will be celebrated once a year for 3 days at the end of May. Teji is the name of Tempa Chhirim which means “Pray for world peace”
It is the colorful festival of Upper Mustang. The festival is believed to be celebrated to dispel the demons. According to the legend, a deity named Dorjo Jono battled against his father to protect the kingdom of Mustang from devastation. His father was a devil who brought fear amongst the people by bringing scarcity of water in such a desolate region. Dorjo Jono, hence banged his demon father and dispersed him away from Mustang. Honoring this legend, the festival is celebrated to bring peace and prosperity in the region.
HISTORY OF TEJI FESTIVAL
The Tiji festival usually takes place around mid May and lasts for 3 days. The monks of Lo Manthang’s “Choedhe” monastery perform ritual dances during the celebration. The harassment of Ma Tam Ru Ta (in a dance called “Tsa Chham” on the first day), the birth of Dorjee Sonnu as the demon’s son (on the second day called “Nga Chham”) and the attempt to return the demon to Lord Buddha’s realm (on final day the demon to Lord Buddha’s realm) are enacted during the performances.
The Tiji festival dances are all organized by the Choedhe Monastery, which belongs to the Sakya sect of Buddhism. The monastery is headed by a Rimpoche. About 65 monks from Lo Manthang, Nhenyul and Chhosyer reside in this monastery.
HOW IS TEJI FESTIVAL CELEBRATED?
During Tiji festival, the main dancer, Tsowa completes a three month of retreat before the main event of the festival. During the main event, the members of Mustang royal family and all the villagers of the seven provinces of Upper Mustang/Lo Chhodun participates to witness this sacred dance, which is done along with many other rituals.
According to the Mustang (Lobo) dialect, it is Tiji or Tenchi, which is the part of the meditation practice based on the Tantra text related to Vajrakumar/Vajrakila. However, the original name of this sacred dance is Tenpa Chirim, which means the benefits of Buddha’s teaching and all sentient beings. It is also believed that the performers of this dance receive empowerment of Vajrakila.
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->Analgesics. Aspirin, Advil or Tylenol – for headaches etc.
->Thermometer (to check for fever) – mercury thermometers are prohibited by airlines
->Anti-diarrhoeal drug
->Antibiotic eye drops (one bottle)
->Anti-inflammatory drug
->Tweezers (for removal of splinters)
->Adhesive waterproof tape (3-4′ long of 1″ wide tape rolled onto a popsicle stick or sewing thread bobbin)
->Safety pins (2 large pins; can be used for gear, to secure bandages, dig out a splinter, etc)
->Medical gloves (1 pair, nitrile surgical or non-latex barrier gloves; the sanitary option if you need to help someone that is bleeding, or you want them to help you!)
->Muslin Triangular Bandage in a compressed package (handly as a sling of to fashion different types of splints)
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• sun glasses
• Chap stick / Sunscreen
• Face mask or Scarf
• Hand towel
• Wind stopper / waterproof top and bottom
• Cold weather down jacket below waist
• Fleece jacket and trouser
• Trekking trouser
• T-Shirts(short or long sleeves) dry fit is better
• Polypropylene thermal tops and bottom, at least 2pairs,
• Wind stopper and fleece gloves
• Socks and under wears
• Trekking boot
• Snow Gaiter (optional)
• Runners / Snickers for camps
• Head torch
• Personal medical kit
• Water Bottle/Camel Pak
• Trekking / Ski pole (optional. Handy for anyone with knee problem)
• Spare batteries for Camera andflash light. Check charging facility along your journey
• Day pack Minimum25L with side pocket for water bottle
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Foreigners | SAARC | Nepalese | |
Narayanhiti Durbar Museum | Rs. 500 | Rs. 250 | Rs. 100 |
Kathmandu Durbar square | Rs. 750 | Rs. 150 | free |
National Museum Chhauni | Rs. 200 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 20 |
Patan Durbar Square | Rs. 500 | Rs. 100 | free |
Patan Museum | Rs. 250 | Rs. 25 | Rs. 10 |
Patan Golden Temple | Rs. 50 | Rs. 20 | free |
Mahabouddha Temple | Rs. 50 | Rs. 30 | free |
Bhaktapur Durbar Square | Rs. 1,500 | Rs. 500 | free |
National Art Museum, Bhaktapur | Rs. 100 | Rs. 50 | Rs. 20 |
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) | Rs. 200 | Rs. 50 | free |
Bouddhanath Stupa | Rs. 250 | Rs. 150 | free |
Pashupatinath Temple | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 1,000 | free |
Changu Narayan Temple | Rs. 100 | Rs. 25 | free |
Ethnographic Museum, NTB | Rs. 200 | Rs. 100 | Rs. 30 |
Entrance permits fees for National parks and Conservations areas
Foreigners | SAARC | Nepalese | |
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Makalu-Barun national park Sagarmatha national park Langtang national park Rara national park Shey Phoksundo national park Khaptad national park |
Rs. 3,000/person +13% VAT | Rs. 1’500/person + 13%VAT | free |
Bardia National Park Parsa Wildlife Reserve Koshi Toppi Wildlife Reserve |
Rs. 1,000/person | Rs. 500/person | Rs. 50/person |
Chitwan National Park | Rs. 1,500/person | Rs. 500/person | Rs. 100/person |
All Conservation Areas | Rs. 2,000/person | Rs. 200/person | free |
Jungle drives / vehicle entry fees
Car | Jeep | Van | Chopper | |
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Chitwan National Park | Rs. 2,000/day | Rs. 4,000/day | Rs. 5,000/day | Rs. 5,000/landing |
Parsa, Shuklaphanta Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve |
Rs. 1,000/day | Rs. 2,000/day | Rs. 3,000/day | Rs. 5,000/landing |
Himalayan Gateway Trek usually books hotel accommodation for you in cities on Bed and Breakfast basis as your requirements. During your trek you can stay in a local tea house or camp. It depends on your wishes. While you are on a tea house trek, Himalayan Gateway Trek invites you to choose the food you like for your breakfast, lunch and dinner from the menu. Our experienced guide will help with selecting and ensure that you get hygienically prepared, plentiful and healthy food. Most tea houses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast, properly Hot drinks like Tea/coffee,Hot chocolate and others are available with all meals, and you can also buy mineral water in most of the areas where you find tea houses.
Tour Highlights
- Trip Grade
- Duration13
- Starting Pointpokhara
- Ending Pointpokhara
- Transportation4WD jeep / Flight
- Group Size2-10
- MealsBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- ActivitiesSightseeing
- Trek StyleTea House
- Max. Altitude3840 M
- Min. Altitude850 M
- Best TimeMay
Trip Profile
- Feel the Buddhist spirituality and beliefs via Tiji Festival in the naturally isolated region.
- Experience mini Tibet: Tibetan people/culture/lifestyles/ ancient cave.
- Visit the picturesque areas including magnificent barren landscapes ancient caves, century-old monasteries, and many other archeological sites.
- Experience the Himalayas views
- Test the renowned local apples, apple pie, and apple wine (Marpha) in Jomsom.
- Visit Muktinath: an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.
- Take a journey through Kaligandaki George.