Muktinath: Yartung Festival
Pokhara,Nepal
Duration
17 Days 16 Nights TripTour Code
TP9871Description
Experience the Yartung Festival in Muktinath, a celebration held in the Manang and Mustang districts of Nepal, featuring horse racing and various traditional activities. Occurring over three days during the full moon of August each year, locals take a part in various activities such as horse racing, arrow throwing, dancing and singing etc to mark the end of summer. Begin the festival with a ceremony led by the senior monk of the village. On the first day, honor the head of the village, followed by monk-led celebrations on the second day. Finally, the third day is open for all other men and women who are interested in participating in horse racing. The Yartung Festival provides locals with an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of horses as well as the skill of horse riding. At the end of the festival, locals pray to Lord Buddha, make offers, and receive blessings from the seniors.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the Yartung Festival, a traditional event in Nepal
- Watch horse racing, arrow throwing, dancing, and singing in Muktinath
- Experience the festival's opening ceremony led by a senior monk
- Explore the long forbidden Kingdom of Upper Mustang
- Learn about the history of the festival and its cultural significance
Included
- All necessary permits and paperwork English speaking guide service trained by government of Nepal
Not Included
- Horse renting and porters hire if needed. Tips and gratitude for guide. Meals and drinks Personal expenses
Itinerary
- Arrival day in Kathmandu, Nepal
- Kathmandu sightseeing and permits preparation
- Drive to Pokhara 822m
- Drive to Tatopani 1190m, enjoy natural hot spring
- Drive to Kagbeni 2800m via Deepest gorge in the world
- Drive to Ghiling 3570m via Sammar, Syangboche la
- Drive to Tsarang 3560m via Dhakmar
- Drive to Lo Manthang 3840m feet via Sungda la and Lo la
- Drive to Chhoser 3897m, visit caves and monasteries
- Yartung festival celebration in Lo-Manthang
- Yartung festival exploration and rest
- Drive to to Yara village 3607m, explore around
- Drive to Chhusang village 2980m
- Drive to Marpha 2,650m via Muktinath
- Drive to Pokhara 822m via Beni and Kusma
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight or drive
- Final Departure
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