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TIJI MUSTANG

Star 22ⁿᵈ to 24ᵗʰ May 2017 Tiji is a fascinating annual three-day festival consisting of Tibetan rituals that celebrate the myth of a son who had to save the Mustang kingdom from destruction. The festival is  indigenous to Lo-Manthang, Upper Mustang. "Tiji" the name is an abbreviation of the word "Tempa Chirim" which means "Prayer for World Peace". This festival commemorates the victory of Lord Buddha's incarnation Dorjee Sonnu over a demon called Man Tam Ru a vicious creature feeding on human beings and causing storms and droughts.  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...

Photography Tour in Nepal

Trip Overview Photography- entitle all about taking photos. It's not about trekking, hiking, expedition or any other activities that people understand about touring in Nepal. With diverse natural beauty and countless historic monuments, temples, culture and ethnicity Nepal has become a dream destination of every Photographer. So, our Nepal photography tour is purely for photographer. This tour takes you to some of the inherent destinations of scintillating eco-cultural heritages. Starting from the complex cultural practices of Kathmandu valley this tour extends to picturesque mountain sceneries from Muktinath and finally to magical landscapes and wild lives of Pokhara and Chitwan. Note: This trip is customizable. As per your interest destinations and holiday duration, we can reschedule it.  Detailed Itinerary Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,350m) Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport a representative from Mountain Guides Nepal greets you. Then you will be...