Tiji Festival in Upper Mustang

[Kiran]

Hi all,
May i know when is the best time to visit Upper Mustang on a motorbike? which date coincides with the Tiji Festival? What's special about the tiji Festival? We hear lots about festivals from my European friends. Which time to experience this?

Thanks

 

[Sonam.L]

Tiji Festival is happening now. (May 2024)​

Here Masked dancers representing demons symbolizing the victory of good over evil and the dispersion of negativity and barriers from the local "Lo" community, Lo-Manthang.​

The colorful costumes, live traditional music, and complicated rituals make the Tiji Festival a unique experience.
Tiji festival of Mustang falls in the month of May and occur for 3-days with each day featuring various ceremonies, rituals.

And Yes, a guided motorbike tour can be a great adventure. Make sure you carry video gears, rain and protective gears for safe riding .

I found the fresh video

 

[ML Mani Rai]

I just Explored to the holy Cave Chhungsi, the red cliff "Dhakmar" then hiked to a very ancient and holy Ghar Gumba then drived to the ancient walled city "Lomanthang"​

More pictures on my Facebook.