Discover the land beyond
Experience the land beyond the Himalayas
standing in the edge of Tibetan Plateau.
LUMANTI TOURS & HOLIDAYS designs an adventure event as an alternative to the trekking to
the isolated and pristine land of Upper-Mustang.
The 4WD Jeep/Motor-Bike Off Road Rally to Lo-Manthang,
Upper mustang.
NEPAL, being highest potential to become a top and exotic destination across the globe has
been attracting travelers from different parts of the world.
As our nation is famous for its
snowcapped mountains, abundant floras and faunas, exciting trekking routes with rich cultural
and religious diversity, it has successfully conducted the mixture of myriad tourism activities
like soft walking, mountain sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, community based tourism, rural/village
home-stay tourism, eco-tourism, adventure-sports tourism, etc.
Amidst various prime tourist locations
of Nepal, LO-MANTHANG (Upper-Mustang) in Nepal is cosmically blessed and naturally gifted. Consequently,
it has become one of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations with the perfect blending of the
unparalleled prettiness of the nature and mystery of culture.
From travelers perspective,
Upper-Mustang “The last Forbidden Kingdom", as geographically is a part of the Tibetan plateau and
popular as the mini Tibet, lies in the rain shadow of Mount Annapurna and Mount Dhaulagiri ranges.
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Trip profileLO-MANGTANG 4x4 JEEP/MOTORBIKE OFF-ROAD RALLY 2021 (Trial road trip to Upper Mustang the last forbidden kingdom)
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RegionMustang Region
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OccasionTIJI Festival 2021
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Date07th -11th May 2021
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Duration4 Nights & 5 Days
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Mode of Tour4wd Jeep: 15 Nos / Motor-Bike :50 Approx.
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Group Size125-150 Person Approx.
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ParticipantFrom All Countries.
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Starting FromPokhara
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Ending AtPokhara
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Height Altitude3840 Meters (Lo Manthang)
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Fitness LevelModerate/Adventurous
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Total Distance500 KM Approx
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MealsTea/coffee-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Accomodation4-Star hotels in Pokhara, Teahouse, Lodge and Camping during Tour
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RestrictionRestricted Area
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Himalayan SightsDhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna, Fishtail, Hiunchuli etc.
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Day 1(6th May): Drive/Fly to Pokahra.
(Driving hours: 7 hours by land -200 KM. Flight Duration: 25 Mins) -
Day 2(7th May): Inauguration ceremony by Honorable Chief Minister of Gandaki Province at Water Front Resort at 08 am Rally starts from Pokhara to Marpha via Beni.
(Driving hours: 7/8 hours - 150 KM approx) -
Day 3(8th May): Drive from Marpha to Lomanthang via Kagbeni.
(Driving hours 7/8 hours - 105 KM approx) -
Day 4(9th May): Participate in the whole proceeding of the TIJI Festival
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Day 5(10th May): Drive back to Jomsom via Muktinath Temple.
(Driving hours: 6/7 hours - 100 KM approx) -
Day 6(11th May): Drive/Fly back to Pokhara
(Driving hours 7/8 hours by land - 165 KM. Flight Duration 30 Min) -
Day 7(12th May): Drive/ Fly back to Kathmandu.
(Driving hours 7 hours by land -200 KM. Flight Duration 25 Min)
The Event will begin with an Opening Ceremony on 7thMay 2021 at 08:00 AM (Pokhara) and end the event with a closing ceremony on 11th May 2021 at 5:00 PM (Pokhara).
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Drive through the bumpy terrains of Marpha to Jomsom to Kagbeni all the way to Lo Manthang.
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Experience mini Tibet: Tibetan people/culture/lifestyles and live participant in the whole proceeding of the TIJI Festival.
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Visit the picturesque areas including magnificent barren landscapes ancient monasteries, caves, Buddhist shrines and many other archeological sites.
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Hike along the Trans-Himalayan Region and ancient trading route to Tibet during the festival.
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Experience the Himalaya views from its backyard. Breathtaking Mountain views of Annapurna, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri
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Experienced the real Tibetan culture and religion.
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Test the renowned local apples, apple pie and apple wine in Jomsom.
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Visit Muktinath important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhist.
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Journey through the Kali Gandaki George, the world deepest gorge.
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Take a tour in the beautiful city of Pokhra (Lakes, caves and Davis fall).
NEPAL, being highest potential to become a top and exotic destination across the globe has been attracting travelers from different parts of the world.
As our nation is famous for its snowcapped mountains, abundant floras and faunas, exciting trekking routes with rich cultural and religious diversity, it has successfully conducted the mixture of myriad tourism activities like soft walking, mountain sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, community based tourism, rural/village home-stay tourism, eco-tourism, adventure-sports tourism, etc.
Amidst various prime tourist locations of Nepal, LO-MANTHANG (Upper-Mustang) in Nepal is cosmically blessed and naturally gifted. Consequently, it has become one of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations with the perfect blending of the unparalleled prettiness of the nature and mystery of culture.
From travelers perspective, Upper-Mustang “The last Forbidden Kingdom", as geographically is a part of the Tibetan plateau and popular as the mini Tibet, lies in the rain shadow of Mount Annapurna and Mount Dhaulagiri ranges.
OFF ROAD RALLY TO LO-MANTHANG 2021
Experience the land beyond the Himalayas standing in the edge of Tibetan Plateau. LUMANTI TOURS & HOLIDAYS designs an adventure event as an alternative to the trekking to the isolated and pristine land of Upper-Mustang. The 4WD Jeep/Motor-Bike Off Road Rally to Lo-Manthang, Upper mustang.
PROGRAM/EVENT:
“OFF ROAD RALLY to LO-MANGTHANG”
(The last forbidden kingdom-Exploring Tiji Festival 2021)
Additional Information:
Upper Mustang "The last Forbidden Kingdom” is geographically a part of the Tibetan plateau and popular as the mini Tibet, lies in the backyard of the rain shadow of Mount Annapurna and Mount Dhaulagiri, the region is often known as Land beyond the Himalayas of Nepal. Kali Gandaki River (The world deepest gorge) runs southward towards Nepal in Tarai, bisecting Mustang. Routes paralleling the river once served as a major trade route between Tibet and India, especially for salt.
Upper Mustang remained a restricted demilitarized area, is considered to be one of the best-preserved examples of Tibetan culture in the world. Until 1992 it was forbidden for foreigners to enter the area, and access is still restricted to those willing to pay the special trekking permit to visit and must be accompanied by a government appointed official.
Lo Manthang, is the capital of Upper Mustang, is a small medieval kingdom surrounded by a huge town wall. Lo Manthang is the former kingdom of Lo and it was founded by “Ame pal” in 1380 A.D. and till 2008 there was the existence of separate kingdom and they have their own rules and regulations even it is Nepal. In 2008 Nepal was declared the republic kingdom and all the monarchy was thrown away. The last king of Lo Manthang was “Jigme Dorje Palbar Bista” and 25th ceremonial king of Lo Manthang. Tiji Festival is the biggest auspicious colorful festival in Lo Manthang, and is held annually around mid-May. Word Tiji is derived from Tenji. According to Tibetan dictionary Tenji mean “praying for world peace”. This three day festival as a whole celebrates the victory of God over Demon and Good over Evil. It is believed that the region was in trouble, being destroyed by a demon that spread epidemics and took away the water. Dorje Jono (known also as Dorje Phurba, Vajrakila, or Vajrakumar) fought and defeated the demon. This defeat brings peace and prosperity to the land of Mustang. Every year Tiji festival takes place in the hope of spreading peace throughout the world with masked dancers in colorful costumes dance performances by the Buddhist monks of Chode monastery takes place. An ancient Thangka painting of Guru Rimpoche Padmasambhava is displayed during the festival, the only time it is on public display.
Note: Tiji Festival 2021 is on 8th to 10th May 2021 in Lo-Manthang, Upper Mustang. The trip to Upper-Mustang can only be arranged through licensed trekking companies of Nepal.