Nepal - Mustang Tiji Festival Trek 2023

Mustang Tiji Festival Trek 2023 - Ethic Himalaya

Overview
Itinerary
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Cost & Dates
Terms

Tiji or Teji festival is the annual event of the indigenous community of Upper Mustang in the Lo-Manthang region of Nepal. Mustang Tiji festival is a celebration and reaffirmation of the myth of the 3 days ritual festival meaning “the chasing of the demons”. It tells the story of the deity of Dorje Jono, who battled against the demon to save the Mustang Kingdom from destruction. He defeated the demons and banished the demon from the land caused by storms and drought that destroy peoples’ houses and livestock and translated into prayer for world peace. There will be dance performances by monks on these 3 days of ritual festival namely “Tsa Chham” on the first day, “Nga Chham” on the second day, and “Rha Chham” on the third day. It is believed that the village will be purified from the bad evil spirits from then. Tiji festival falls on the 27th to 29th days of the third month according to the Tibetan calendar (April/May of every year). It is organized by Chhyode Gumba which is a monastery of the Sakyapa sect located in Lo-Manthang. The festival is timed to coincide with the end of the dry season (late winter/spring) and ushers in the wetter monsoon season.

Mustang Tiji Festival Trek Highlight Overview

Participant: Three days annual Historical Buddhist Tiji Festival.
Trekking along the wild and picturesque terrain and barren of Upper Mustang
Explore the walled City of Lo-Manthang known as the forbidden kingdom.
Visit Historical Chosar Cave and monasteries located close to the Tibet Border.
Visit 0ne of the ancient monastery Ghar Gumpa built in the eighth century.
Ruins of Charang village old Buddhist monastery and breathtaking landscapes.
Tradition villages, peoples with own preserved culture and remote sections of Nepal untouched by any kind of modernization

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m).

At the airport, you will be met by our representative of our company and transferred to the Hotel in Kathmandu on private tourist transportation. He will be displaying the Ethic Himalaya display sign board outside the airport arrival terminal. A pre-trek briefing will be held in the evening by our representative or trekking guide about the trek. In the evening, you will be taken for the welcome dinner at authentic Nepalese cuisine, where you will have Nepalese taste and cultural dance.

Day 02: Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu valley with City Tour Guide

SWOYAMBHUNATH, also known as the monkey temple, is climbed by a long set of steps and has great views of Kathmandu.
BOUDHANATH STUPA has many traditional Gompas hung with strings of multi-coloured prayer flags; it attracts many Sherpas and Tibetans for the circumambulations of the stupa (koras).
PASHUPATINATH is a Hindu temple with burning Ghats on the banks of the Bagmati River.
KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE, which is one of the old capitals of the Kathmandu valley, has a blend of Hindu and Buddhist temples

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m)

We have breakfast then leave for Pokhara which is 200km west of Kathmandu, also known as The Lake City owing to the large number of lakes in the city. Driving along the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns. You will enjoy the scenic drive. Upon our arrival in Pokhara, we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas. We then check-in to our hotel and take a rest. We enjoy boating in the Fewa Lake and stroll in the city’s quaint streets. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 04: Pokhara to Kagbeni (2,820m)

You take the early morning flight to Jomsom from Pokhara which again will give close-up views of the Annapurna range, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, 20 minutes flight in a small aircraft land at Jomsom. The trail is quite barren with craggy rocks and sand and is mostly flat, which makes it very easy going. This very easy, enjoyable start is at the same time picturesque, with views of big peaks all around such as Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and in the west the awesome mountain above Kagbeni, Nilgiri. Upon reaching Kagbeni there is a taste of scenes to come in Upper Mustang, what with its narrow alleyways and tunnels, irrigation canals, green fields of wheat and barley and a large red gompa (Monastery) At the check-post at the north end of the village there is a sign saying ‘Restricted area, tourists, please do not go beyond this point. Here you will complete your paperwork formalities for you to enter this long-forbidden region of Nepal.

Day 05: Kagbeni to Chele (3,075m)

We go up the Kali Gandaki valley through arid landscapes to Thangbe, large fortified village with Chorten being painted, dominated by its ''strong'' in ruins. We continue to go up this high desert valley with high cliffs eroded by wind and pierced with caves. We pass the village of Chusang (2980m) and then we follow the river one last climb leads to the village of Chele

Day 06: Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m)

We leave the Kali Gandaki River by climbing through a deep canyon to the pass Chele La (3,600m): beautiful view of the village of Gyakar (3,562m), dominated by its “rock Sphinx". We slowly descend to the village of Samar (3,600m) then we climb to the Bhen La pass (3,830m) and finally reach the village of Bhen: with a beautiful view of the Damodhar Himal to the east. We climb to Yamda La pass (3,870m). We descend to the village of Syangmochen or Syanbochen (3,800m) and then, after one last pass, we begin the long descent to the village of Geling, dominated by a fort, a palace and two monasteries.

Day 07: Syanbochen to Dhakmar (3,810m)

We continue up the valley to the village of Chunkar (3,750m) and its beautiful "Stupa". We start the steep climb to the Nya La pass (3,990m) and then, after crossing a small pass second, the Ghami pass (3,770), we arrive at Ghami (3,510m), a pretty village in the middle of a green oasis. We pass a huge stone wall engraved ("mani"), and then we go back another desert valley to the north, dominated by beautiful cliffs eroded. Our path crosses several "stupas" before reaching the village of Dhakmar.

Day 08: Dhakmar to Tsarang (3,570m)

We go up to Mui La pass (4,145m) and then we go down to one of the oldest monasteries “Tibetan" Nepal: Ghar Gompa, the sect "Ningma" (unreformed), which are nicknamed "Red School", and more commonly called "red caps" because of the color of the cap. This monastery was founded at the same time as that of Samye, the oldest monastery of Tibet ...We admire the statues and frescoes and begin the long descent through the villages of Lo-Gekar (eleventh century monastery) and Marang to finally arrive to Tsarang in the fields of mustard, barley or buckwheat. Visit Mustang's second city whose palace and monastery are backed by a precipice.

Day 09: Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3,820m)

We walk in the great valley to Tholung Lo La pass (3,945m) on which floats tens of prayer flags and where the view is great on the "capital" of the Mustang and its surroundings. Lo-Manthang short descent (3,820m) and then we spend the afternoon to discover this walled city through its maze of alleys. We visit the main sites and monuments of Lo-Manthang: the Jhampa Lhakang which houses a huge Buddha statue and huge mandalas, the monasteries of Thubchen Chodey and then, if the "Raja" is in residence, we may be visit the grand Palace.

Day 10: 1st Day of Tiji festival Celebration in LO-MANTHANG

Today is the first day of Tiji Festival. We spend our day observing the dances and celebrations. Horse racing and a giant tug-of-war are the major attractions. Tibetan women in their traditional clothing with colorful jewelry, monks in their robes and dancers in elaborate costumes make the entire environment vivid and vibrant.

Day 11: 2nd Day Tiji festival Celebration in LO-MANTHANG

We can enjoy a colorful ceremony accompanied by an unusual dance of Tibetan lamas. It is done to chase away all the hungry and evil spirits from the village. We can see many people across the region participating in this ritual of purification and renewal. After the observation, we can explore the intimate alleyways and courtyards of the city or simply rent a horse and visit some of the other villages in the area.

Day 12: Last Day of Tiji Festival celebration

Today, we walk to Namgyal Gompa, a monastery that lies on a hilltop. It is an important monastery that serves as a local court to the local community people. After our visit to the monastery, we continue our tour to Tingkhar, the last village to the north-west of Lo-Manthang. In the evening, we return back to Lo-Manthang and continue the celebration of Tiji festival.

Day 13: Lo-Manthang to Yara (3,580m)

After breakfast, leave the village of Lo - Manthang and keep gentle ascending to reach Lo La with sandy path. The trail slightly mounts on the ridge viewing the scenic landscapes until reaching small pass. Then, we walk through a steep and dusty descent in the narrow path. We again come to a wide plateau and tumble down the wobbly and knee crunching trail reaching Dhi village. After lunch we pass suspension bridge over the Kaligandaki River and ascend a steep path. Then, we chase down the upstream of Puyung Khola viewing the astonishing landscapes and countless caves at the stone walls. Eventually, we reach Yara village after walking 7 hours

Day 14: Hike to Luri Gompa (4,000m)

From Yara, it is a short trek to Luri Gompa which is built into the rock. There are two monasteries; one is situated below Luri cave monastery accessed by a steep climb. This is the oldest and most famous cave monastery in the Mustang region, constructed in the 15th Century. Inside the caves, we can see a big chorten and many images and statues of protectors and deities. There is also a highly sacred religious text however access to this is not permitted. Luri Gompa is a lunch camp. Rest of the afternoon is at leisure to rest and relax.

Day 15: Yara to Tangye (3,320m)

Long climb to a pass at 3,700m and then steep descent to the river Dhi Khola which we cross. Here the scenery is desert but always with a grandiose sense of a world away. We are taking a second pass at 3900m and then a gentle downhill steeply at first, but in the end, we join the village "hidden" Tangye.

Day 16: Tangye to Chhuksang (2,950m)

This is the longest day of walking the circuit but also the most beautiful! The stage is long because of the randomization to find water between departure and arrival. We begin the long climb to a pass at 4,100m: exceptional views across the Mustang, which is detached from red landscape of Annapurna (8,091m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167m). Short descent to PaHa; where we "lunch." Slow down by ridges, then a descent steeper but shorter leads us to the villages where the houses are Chusang high as fortresses.

Day 17: Chhuksang to Muktinath (3,710m)

Long climb through the gorge of a river to Gyu La (4,050m) and then we descend via the village of Muktinath where Chyongur to Hindu and Buddhist shrines side by side: pagoda temple of Vishnu, and especially a sacred spring, beside which burns a flame of natural gas. Great views of Dhaulagiri (8,167m, 7th summit of the world), Nilgiri (7,061m) and TilichoPeak (7,134m). Dhaulagiri comes from the Sanskrit words "Dhauali giri" meaning "White Mountain". It was climbed for the first time May 19, 1960 by Austro-Swiss expedition.

Day 18: Muktinath to Jomsom (2,670m)

It is a pretty long foothill excursion from Muktinath to Jomsom today and also the last day of trekking. However, descending is easier to ascend. First, we climb to the Lubra Danda and walk down to the Lubra village, one of the picturesque Thakali villages in this area. The stunning views of the Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche and other surrounding snow-capped peaks are simply overwhelming. The wide and flat trail from there continually leads us to the district headquarters of Mustang, Jomsom, along with the windy Kali Gandaki River valley.

Day 19: Jomsom to Pokhara

An early morning we will take a short picturesque flight to Pokhara. The view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains and world’s deepest gorge, Kali Gandaki is stunning. Relax whole day in Hotel or wander around Lake Side with fascinating mountains panorama view and nature charming. Explore the various interesting places like Mahendra Cave, David’s fall and the various lakes of course.

Day 20: Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast, we leave the beautiful lake city of Pokhara and drive towards Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, we have the rest of the day off to rest or do some souvenir shopping.

Day 21: Free day in Kathmandu for self shopping and other activities

Day 22: Transfer to Kathmandu International airport for departure

Cost Include

Airport pick up drop service on private vehicle
4 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at twin sharing room on BB plan
Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu with English speaking Tour guide
Land transportation on private vehicle (Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu)
2 nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara at twin shairng room on BB plan
Domestic flight: Pokhara to Jomsom and Jomsom to Pokhara
Completely lodges treks which includes Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and room during the whole trekking periods.
Special permit of Upper Mustang
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and TIM Card entrance fees
First aid and medical kits
English Speaking Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide and Porters
Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs
All government taxes and official charges.

Cost Non-Includes

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost
Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol
Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
Personal equipments and personal expenses.
Tips (usually people can keep US $2/day in total for tips and donation which is good amount)
In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.

Departure Date and Cost

Start Date	End Date	Cost	Status	Booking
May 7, 2023	May 26, 2023	US$ 2,150.00	Available	Book Now

The cost mentioned in our website is the cost from 6 to 10 people in a group for Mustang Tiji Festival Trek 2023. This trip can be organized as a private trip also depending on group size and minimum of two people upon your request. A group booking of 12 or more people is subjected to a maximum discount with the availability of a free trip to one person. Most of our clients have different queries with their favor date. However, our cost are depend upon:-

The trip cost depend upon on group size
Hotel accommodation category and client’s budget
This trekking itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements.
Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, if the client intends to add some extra services.
The cost is also affected by Trekking Guides, Assistant Guides and extra porters.

Please take the time to read and understand the terms and conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with us. We strongly recommend that you also read the website’s Essential Trip Information relating to your trip prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary, style and physical demands of the trip you are undertaking.

Risk & Liability

We are committed to provide the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey. Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd always puts all its efforts honestly and seriously in making your journey smooth and pleasant. All the services will be provided as per the agreement between you and us in the time of booking. However, there are strictly running under their own policies and Tourism Authority. As the terms and condition of booking, you must accept these risks and be responsible for your own actions and involvement. It requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and last minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. Lack of acclimatization to high altitudes could also be a risk factor. The majority of our trips are in the remote areas, where you are away from normal emergency services and medical facilities. In case of a serious injury requiring hospitalization, it has to be accepted by you, evacuation could take up to several days and may impede your ensuing recovery. Helicopters are the most usual means of evacuation in Nepal, however they are not always available or they may be hindered by poor weather and flying conditions. So, we shall not be responsibility for any change or cancellation of programme due to unavoidable circumstance such as Government restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, avalanches, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident, breakdown of vehicle. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots. So, we strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it.

The Team

Nepal Government certified English-speaking Trekking Guide of Ethic Himalaya. He is your guide from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure. He is in charge of the success of your trip, so don't hesitate to ask him questions and above all to follow his advice.

The Sirdar (Sardar) is responsible for the entire team. Very often he started as a porter, then a kitchen boy, then sometimes a cook and is respected by the whole team.
Assistant Guide or Sherpa: not always of the Sherpa ethnic group, he is responsible for actively helping clients. Their number varies depending on the size of the group. We provide 4:1 assistant Guide
Porters: Nepal being a mountain country, the tradition of human porterage dates back to the dawn of time and continues today. At the same time, many porters who work for agencies ask for more than 20 kg in order to be better paid. We are committed to ensuring that for each kilo over 20 kg, additional remuneration is paid to the bearer. But in order to avoid abuse, and especially loads over 25/30 kg, we ask you to make an effort as well as regards the weight of your bag which will go on the backs of the porters. We provide 2:1 porter

Food

The traditional national dish is “Dal Bhat” literally lentil rice, white rice is served with lentil soup (dal), garnished with spicy vegetable and meat. Food is supplied from our side that includes breakfast, lunch & dinner with occasional tea break. The food will be very simple as per the clients taste. Meals are generally simple, but filling, but you may wish to stock up on ‘trail munchies’ before leaving Kathmandu. Nepal has a huge variety of different foods. In order to bring you the greatest possible diversity in the meals while accommodating the local constraints, your guide will take care of the composition of the menus with the kitchen teams or with the local cooks of the lodges. Your guide will help you experience the vast array of foods available but ultimately you can pick what you like at a variety of prices. We recommend trying the Dal Bhat - a spiced mixture of lentils and rice - as it is the traditional Nepali day-to-day dish

Breakfast: In Nepal day starts with the "morning tea". It is usually served with Tibetan bread, toast, chapati or pancake, eggs in different forms (omelets, scrambled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, etc.) and sometimes muesli or porridge.
Lunch: Depending on the stages, cold (picnic) or hot meal, generally consisting of a main course (stir-fried rice with vegetables, pasta, potatoes, curry, assorted vegetables). Tea or coffee.
On your arrival at the end of your daily stage, generally around 4-5pm, a snack with cookies and tea is offered to you.
Dinner: Usually served early (around 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.), it usually consists of a soup or a starter, a hot dish (dal bhat, pasta, potatoes, vegetables, etc.), a dessert. Tea or coffee.
Drinks: Each meal, we served two cups of tea or coffee per person. Additional cups and other drinks will be at your expense. Drinking water during the trekking days and extra meals is also at your expense.

During the crossing Trekking pass or for exceptionally long day trekking, it is common to leave at dawn, or even at night, the breakfasts may be less important. The complement of energy food is therefore important. If you have preferences, don't hesitate to bring energy bars, dried fruits, nuts or chocolate from your home country or in Kathmandu.

Important: If you follow a specific diet, have dietary restrictions or have specific allergies, do not hesitate to tell, when you book the trip with us. Our teams in the field will do their best to meet your request, but be aware that certain local constraints do not allow us to guarantee you a wide variety of alternative menus. For trips involving a large energy expenditure, we invite you to anticipate by possibly planning more groceries (energy bars, dried fruits, chocolates etc.) to ensure sufficient caloric intake.

Drinks

During the trek, tea is served with meals. Two cups of tea are included per meal. Additional cups of tea and other beverages, including mineral water, are the responsibility of the participants. You can fill your gourds with water in the lodges, but it is essential to treat it with purifying tablets. Avoid buying plastic bottles, which then have to be recycled. You can buy already treated water (safe drinking water) in the villages, which limits the problem of bottles.

Transportation

Transportation within Kathmandu valley is done with private vehicle depending upon the group size. Transportation in the trekking periods, you will have Porters who will carry your baggage for the day. We provide one porter for 2 members.

Transfers by minibus or privatized bus for road trips within the country.
Domestic airline for the trek to and fro.
Private bus until the start and end of the trek.
Porters during the trek: you only carry your day's clothes.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that wearing a seat belt is compulsory at the front as well as at the rear in all the vehicles that you will use during the trip, when they are equipped, and whatever the regulations in force in the country visited. You agree to comply with this obligation. Ethic Himalaya cannot be held liable in the event of bodily injury and material damage if it turns out that this provision was not respected by you.

Accommodation

In Kathmandu: accommodation in a three-star hotel (local standard), double room basis.

In all the lodges, the sanitary facilities remain the most rustic part! Paying showers, but often lukewarm, as heated only by solar energy. Bring light sandals, hygiene being ... local. Heating water for showers takes a lot of energy. Above 3,000m, you can order basins of hot water, which consume less energy, which will undoubtedly also prevent you from catching a cold! Separate toilets or in the lodge.

Some lodges in the Mustang area do not have electricity. In the lodges which have electricity, it is possible to charge the batteries (for a fee, but only a few rupees) and sometimes a low-speed Wi-Fi connection (for a fee). For the last night before the pass, night in a tent if "the lodge" is full. This accommodation is the most rustic of the whole route. No shower available, dirt floor. Lodge owners refuse advance reservations for single rooms.

What you Carry

Your baggage will be carried by porters and is not available to you during the day. Your daypack should contain all that you need during the day. This generally consists of warm clothing, water bottle, camera gear, sunscreen, lip salve etc. Your guide will let you know each evening of any extra items you will need for the following day. If you have a comfortable daypack you load will only be a few kilograms and hardly noticeable.

Program Change/Delay

The itineraries or prgromme that we have mentioned can change without notice due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control like weather hazards, Landslides, political unrest, road blockage, avalanches, sudden sickness, etc. The program can be customized as per the interest of the clients and if there will be cancellation of your trip due to unavoidable circumstances like war, natural disasters, political unrest, bad climate etc, Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition P. Ltd would be happy to refer you alternative trip of a similar standard. We keep it preserve for your next time but not longer than one year.

Before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered.

After departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you. Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.

Deposit Requirement

For Mustang Tiji Festival Trek, You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD $ 200 per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 45 days of the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. You can pay the remaining amount before or upon your arrival to Nepal before the trip departure. The non-refundable deposit should be sent to the Company or its Agent. If deposit is different from that outlined in this clause, you will be advised by the company at the time of booking. Booking deposit can be made by bank transfer or by Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard). Please follow the information provided on the booking form.

Final Payment / Acceptance of Booking/Client Details

Final payment for Mustang Tiji Festival Trek in Nepal can be made upon arrival in Nepal. Final payment can be made by bank transfer, travel check, cash or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card). There is 4% surcharge when the payment is made by cards (this applies to all payments; deposits, final balances, trip extension and miscellaneous purchases.)

Price Changing

We reserve the right to revise pricing rate, if it is posted in our marketing material and website under any circumstances or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control for instance changes in exchange rate, government action etc. Most of the time Domestic flight fare is changing due to fuel price hike up. We always try our best to make a present price in our treks/tours.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Once you have paid your deposit your trip is confirmed, subject to payment of the balance of fees owing 90 days prior to your trip commencement date. Our member may then cancel his/her participation on the following basis:

Before 45 days or more prior to departure: We will retain the deposit
Between 45 to 31 days prior to arrival: 30% of the total tour price
Between 30 to 14 days prior to arrival: 40% of the total tour price
Between 14 to 09 days prior to arrival: 70% of the total tour price
Between 08 to 02 days prior to arrival: 80% of the total tour price
Less than 48 hours before arrival : 90% of the total tour price

Cancellation by Us

We may cancel a trip at any time up to 56 days before departure, subject to clause 14. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events, it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or alternatively receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights. Please note that different cancellation conditions may apply to some styles of trips, your booking consultant will advise if differences apply.

Booking Amendments

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer you’re booking to a third party you must notify us at least 45 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of USD $ 200 per person per change will apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 45 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur $ 100 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.

Medical Conditions & Special Requirements

The Company must be notified in writing at the time of booking of any medical conditions, physically challenged conditions or any other mental and physical condition which may affect fitness to travel and or any medical condition. Failure to notify the Company of any such condition that results in cancellation will result in 100% cancellation fees to the Client.

Health & Experience Requirements

Mustang Tiji Festival Trek usually requires 4-8 hours of walking every day and some days even up to 8-10 hours- such as in high passes. Ethic Himalaya Treks suggests we get prepared with about 12 km of walking or jogging exercise every day before 3 months of our Tiji Festival Trekking. So we will be able to walk in physically demanding high-altitude conditions and remote areas for many days for hours at a time. To join Gokyo Trek and to complete it successfully and enjoyably, we must have: lots of willpower, ability to tolerate harsh conditions, very high level of fitness and good health. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that we consult our doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for our trip. Ethic Himalaya reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking our trip.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all our travelers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of USD $ 200,000 for each of the categories of cover. Your travel insurance must cover accidents, injury, illness and death medical expenses, including any related to pre-existing medical conditions, emergency repatriation (including helicopter rescue and air ambulance where applicable) and personal liability. The Company also recommends it covers trip cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must carry proof of insurance with you and produce it if reasonably requested by the company employees or suppliers. The company reserves the right to cancel or suspend your participation on a trip or in certain activities that comprise part of a trip, at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund, if you are unable to provide proof of insurance when requested.

Injuries & Evacuation

Ethic Himalaya Treks would not be liable for any injury/health conditions/emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip. Similarly, our package cost does not include any personal insurance. Hence, we advise the clients to take adequate insurance packages, including medical emergencies and evacuation by Helicopter.

Equipments

Kindly brings a comfortable medium sized daypack to carry the things you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. Special items such as sleeping bags and down jackets can be hired or purchased in Kathmandu as well. But highly recommend bringing it from your own country.

Rain jacket or poncho
Water bottle - minimum 1 liter, aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best.
Walking boots - lightweight, waterproof and well-worn in.
Socks: thick wool/blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combinations.
Running shoes or sandals for morning / evening
Lightweight wool sweater
Fleece jacket
T-shirts – 5 -7
Shirt - long-sleeved
Pants: lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
Hats - beanie with ear flaps or balaclava for nights (winter only) / peaked ‘French Legionnaire’ style sun hat that will give neck protection during the day
Gloves - wool or fleece (winter only)
Scarf
Underwear
Thermal Underwear (winter only)
Sarong - a multitude of uses
Sunglasses
Sun Creams
Bag liners - large, thick garbage bags to line and water/dust proof your duffle bag.
Money belt
Toiletries
Towel
Torch / flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
Lighter - for burning toilet paper and rubbish
First Aid Kit

Documentation

Trekking members need to provide us passport copies and passport photographs for trekking permits before your arrival to Nepal which you can send us by mail or by post box.

Complaints

If you have a complaint whilst on tour, trekking and expedition, you must tell to hotelier and to us on the spot. Unless, our company have been given the opportunity to rectify the problem at the time it is not reasonable to expect the company to accept the liability for any problem after you return back to your home country. If the complaint cannot be resolved there and then you should inform us in written within 30 days of the completion of your trip. Failure to follow this procedure may reduce or extinguish any rights you may have to make a claim against us.

Privacy Policy

Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a Trip or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. The information may be disclosed to our agents, service providers or other suppliers to enable us to operate the Trip. We will otherwise treat your details in accordance with our privacy policy.

Passport & Nepal Visa

All valuable clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

USD $ 30.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
USD $ 50.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
USD $ 125.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 100 days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.

Visa Extension Fee

Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD $ 45 and USD $ 3 per day for additional days.
In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD $ 5 per day as late fine.

E-Visas are available for most nationalities via the Government
Website: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01
Kindly print this form and bring it with you. https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php

Climate

Nepal’s climate is influenced by maritime, continental factors and has four distinct seasons. Spring lasts from March to May, and is warm with rain shower and temperatures around 22°C. Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season when the hills turn lush and green. Nepal has diverse climate because of the topography which ranges from sea-level 75m to 8,848m the Highest Peak of the World Mt. Everest. The southern belts of Nepal Terai remain hot most of the year and temperature decreases gradually towards North as the altitude increases. Based on our experience, we have prepared a chart which shows the approximate temperatures at different altitudes in different months.