Mani-Rimdu Festival Everest View Trek

Mani-Rimdu Festival Everest View Trek The most important festival in Tengboche is called the Mani Rimdu. It consists of nine days of ceremonies and meditation (Drupchen). This is concluded by a special blessing ceremony given by Tengboche Rinpoche to the public and the world renowned Mask Dances performed by the monks at Tengboche Monastery.  

Mani Rimdu events summary for this year based on the Tibetan lunar calendar  

The following are the approximate dates of Mani Rimdu events this year based on the Tibetan lunar calendar.  

23. Oct. 2009: Preparations including making the sand Mandala and Tormas (symbolic offerings made of coloured butter and barley flour)  

26. Oct. 2009: Drupchen ceremonies start and continue uninterrupted for 8 days.  

2 Nov. 2009: Monks practice dancing without masks  

3 Nov. 2009: Giving the blessing to the general public (Wang)  

4 Nov. 2009: Famous Mask Dances preformed by the monks in a special day long ceremony.  Afterwards the Sherpa community sing and dance the whole night long.  

5 Nov. 2009: Concluding Fire Puja.  

Day to day Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel, rest and refresh for couple of hour and complete the official formalities. 

Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2840m) and trek to Phakding 2610m). The trail is gentle descends first up to Thado Koshi then gradual climb up to the first camp site via Dudh koshi river bank. 

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m), Namche Bazar is main commercial town of Khumbu region as well as gate way to Mt. Everest. Before head to further your journey you will have chance to experience about real Sherpa culture.  

Day 04: Acclimatize in Namche Bazar, morning visit Everest view point form there you will have first glimpse of Mt. Everest and stunning views of other mountains- Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Khantenga, Thamserku and more.  

Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3860m), after breakfast at Namche Bazar your trek start via gentle ridge walk of the town and descent to the Dhudh Koshi River at Phunkithanka, after crossing the bridge from there the trail goes climb up to the Tengboche.The Monastery of there is the main attraction during the Mani Rimdu festival in November most of the locals and travelers gather for the celebration. Besides the place offers you panoramic views second glimpse of Mt. Everest. 

Day 06: Observing and participant for Mani Rimdu festival at Monatery ground. You may enjoy with this colorful reflection of this occasion and you will have great photographic opportunities.  

Day 07: The main day observing famous mask dance of Mani Rimdu festival at Monatery ground. You may enjoy with this colorful reflection of this occasion and you will have great photographic opportunities.  

Day 08: Trek to Khumjung (3780m), Khumjung is the largest settlement village in the Sherpa land where you will have chance to see real Sherpas’ life style and there cultural activities, The village has also a high school which is funded by Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation and also an old monastery where they have preserved famous Yeti skull. 

Day 09: After breakfast from Phakding Village trek back to Lukla, have a lunch and rest at tea house lodge or afternoon free for personal activities. 

Day 10: Early in the morning fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu, end the trip and transfer to hotel, rest and afternoon free for personal activities. 

Day 11: After breakfast transfer to airport for International departure or go for onward program. 

Tour Duration: 10 day(s)

Group Size: 1 - (minimum)

Destination(s): Everest

Mode of Trekking Tour: Tea house/camping�

Trekking Hour:� Approximately 5-6 hours each day����

Specialty Categories: Hiking & Trekking��

Season: January - December �

Our Tour Package Includes:

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up and transfer by car/van.
  • Guided Kathmandu city tour as per above program.
  • 4 nights twin sharing accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu.
  • An experience Guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments.
  • Full board meal (veg. / non veg.) during the trek which is prepared by our expert cook.
  • Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, kitchen utensils during the trek).
  • Sagarmatha National Park permit, TIMS Permit.
  • Round trip flights (Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu) and air cargo.

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  • Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist). For detail information regarding the travel insurance, please click here.
  • International air fare to and from Nepal.
  • Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
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