Mani Rimdu Festival Trek

Sherpas belong to the Nying-Mapa sect of Tibetan Buddhist which is self an outgrowth of the Manayana tradition Guru Rimpoche (Padma-Sambhawa an Indian yogi) is regarded as the founder of this old sect and spirtual leader. Legendarily born of a lotus in the middle of a lake, it is to Guru Rimpoche that the Prayers and maniwall inscriptions are address as ""OM MANI PADME HUM'', Hail to the jewel of the lotus. Religious book recount that Guru Rimpoche was a powerful Magician and sorcerer.

Sherpas celebrate many ceremonies in the region, including marriage ceremonies, Funerals, manning of a child, driving out evilspirits, obtaining Sonam (Merit) and other offerings to be made in the name of the local gods. Mani Rimdu, a very important festival to the Sherpas, falls on the full moon day of Tibetan ninenth month (October/November/December). The three day celebrations of Mani Rimdu follow the ten-day non-stop prayer sessions addressed to the parton deities - seeking " blessing for the good of all mainkind". The portagoniest of all is Guru Rimpoche, the founder of Vajrayan Buddism in Tibet. Masked Lamas of Khumbu region perform various religious rituals amidts dancing and singing.

The first celebration of Mani-Rimdu at Monastery of Tyangboche(Everest region) seems to have taken place some time in 1930. It originates from Rongbukh Monastery in Tibet Mani-Rimdu is a prayer ceremony where the Monks put on masks representing divine personages and perform ritual dances.The spectators of devotion come from many village to gain Sonam (merit) from the head Lama's blessing and making corn and grain contributions to the Monk's community. Mani-Rimdu normally takes place every year in the month of November (full moon, it can be changed depending upon Tibetan Calender) and at-least for three days.This period coincides with the cessation of work in the village at the end of harvesting. Mani-Rimdu is the only big social event that draws together large crowds from all villagers in the Khumbu region

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Trekking Days	19
Total days in Nepal	22
Trekking grade	04
Maximum Altitude	5545m

Best time	Spring : March to May
Best time	Autumn : September to November
Trekking Type	Teahouse or Camping Basis
walking per Day	5-6 Hours in average

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Days	Programmes
Day 01	Kathmandu: Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02	Sight seeing: Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03	Kathmandu–Lukla-Phakdhing Duration: 30 minute fly and 4 hrs trek Height: 2610m Early morning fly to Lukla and walk to Phakding. It will be good flight views with about 200 km panoramic views of eastern Himalayas. After flight walk along the Sherpa villages green vegetations and high cultivations. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge / camp.
Day 04	Phakdhing - Namche Bazaar Duration: 6 hrs trek Height: 3450m Crossing several bridges on Dudkosi river via Jorsalle and climb up to Namche Bazaar steep up with Everest views along the climb through the Pines forest and alpine flowers and arrived a touristy town Namche bazaar. It has Bakeries, Email service, Money exchange, equipment shops, Foods shops, SPCC office and Museum at Chrokang gives you good time. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge / camp.
Day 05	Namche Bazaar Duration: All day Height: 3450m Acclimatization day. This day can use for rest or explore round like to Khumjung, Thomo, or Khunde village above Namche bazaar and back to Namche over night. Overnight at Teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 06	Namche - Dole Duration: 7 hrs trek Height: 4040m Little climb after Namche and walking gradual along side and views with High mountains and after Sanasa climb to Mong La 4010m after down to Phortse Tenga. It is beautiful walk through the Pine and Birch trees may encounter with Musk dear on the way up to Dole above tree line.. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge / camp.
Day 07	Dole - Machharmo Duration: 4 hrs trek Height: 4420m Walking along the Alpine meadow with Yaks and alpine High land Birds and flowers with Cho Oyu (8153m) views in the North. This is short walk but altitude wise it is necessary stop at Machharmo. Overnight at Teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 08	Machharmo - Gokyo Duration: 4 hrs trek Height: 4790m Walk north in to Dhudkosi valley via Fanga. After passing Waterfalls water from Gokyo lakes encounter with first lake, Second lake than third lake Gokyo with surrounded mountains over night. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge / camp.
Day 09	Gokyo Duration: all day Height: 4790m This is the day for explore round the areas. Wake up early morning to hike up Gokyo ri (5483m) for 360 views including Everest and Makalu. Late morning back to Gokyo and explore for fifth lake and Nagjumba Glacier than back to Gokyo. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge / camp.
Day 10	Gokyo - Dragnag / Thangnak Duration: 2.5 hrs trek Height: 4700m Leaving Gokyo same path down and from the third lake turn to east over the Glacier and short walk to Dragnag. Overnight at Teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 11	Dragnag- Cho La - Dzonglha Duration: 8 hrs trek Height: 4830m This is the hard day on trek start early morning with pack lunch along the up hill and turn east with boulders and steep climbing up to pass. Pass always with ice, some time deep snow and than walk down to Dzonglha. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 12	Dzonglha – Lobuche Duration: 3.5 hrs trek Height: 4910m Walk down southeast and turn to east north. From the trek Pheriche and Dhugla visible way south right hand side and good views of mountains surrounds. Walking along the Khumbu valley to Lobuche. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 13	Lobuche – EBC- Ghorakshep Duration: 9 hrs trek Height: 5190m Walking in the Khumbu valley alongside of Khumbu Glacier and after Ghorakshep walking along the glacier or some time on glacier too. Hard catching breathes and spends some time at EBC than back to Ghorakshep. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 14	Gharak Shep– Kalaptthar (5550) Dingboche Duration: 7 hrs trek Height: 4410m Wake up early morning and walk up to Kalapatter for Sun rise Views of Everest, Nupse, Lohtse, Pumori just above and Khumbutse and beautiful views of Khumbu Glaciar and back down to Lodge and walk down to Dingboche via Dhugla. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 15	Dingboche–Chhukung ri (5600m) -Dingboche Duration: All day Height: 4410m After breakfast start trek with just daypack gradual up hill to Chhukung (4700m) and steep climb up to Chhukung ri for 360 views of Himalayas, than walk down to Dhingboche over night. Also good trip to Glacier or to Imjatse valley trip makes good trip. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 16	Dingboche -Tengboche (Mani Rimdu Festival) Duration: 6 hrs trek Height: 3860m Leaving behind 360 views of high Himalayan ranges slow down to Diebuche via Pangboche and climb to Tengboche monastery one of the world Heritage site can be visit for self-purification. The original Gompa was built in 1916 but was destroyed by an earthquake in 1934.Disaster struck again, as the replacement building was burnt to the ground in 1989. The new monastery was finished in 1994 and has a library and cultural center plus a school, which educates about 30 young monks. This Gompa in part of Nyingmapa or red Hat sect. Overnight at tea house lodge / camp.
Day 17	Tangoche: Rest and enjoy with Mani Rimdu Festival)
Day 18	Tengboche – Namche Bazar Duration: 6 hrs trel Height: 3440m Early morning good view of Mt Everest from just above the lodge and down hill treks goes to Phunki Tenga and climb back Namhce via Khumjung and Sansa and down to Namche Bazar for good lodge. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 19	Namche Bazar – Phakdhing Duration: 6 hrs Height: 2610m Down hill through the Pine forest leaving behind Everest and cross the several bridge on the Dudkosi river greener vegetation and cultivation along the Sherpa villages. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 20	Phakdhing - Lukla Duration: 3 hrs trek Height: 2850m Walking along the Dudkosi river and stay high passing couple villages and arrive at Lukla. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 21	Kathmandu: Fly back to Kathmandu. Evening Shoping or laiser day.
Day 22	Departure Transfer to airport for final departure to onward destination.

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Package includes:
Pick up and drop from international airport. Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request) All land transfer as per given itinerary Sightseeing tour with experience local guide National Park Conservation entry permit fees Accommodation: Teahouse (twin sharing basis room) Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpers All program according to itineraries on full board Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Package excludes:
Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only Travel insurance Medical evacuation in case of emergency Domestic airfare (Lukla - Kathmandu / US$100 one way per person) Personal expenses All bar bill Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc International airport tax US$24 per person only
Note:	Given itinerary is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 4-5 hours in a day, As you are traveling in a remote mountain region, we can not guarantee the weather condition, it could be change unexpected. There will be experience Nepali leader or guide and helpers. The guides and their helpers’ assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary. For further information and price details please write us: info@clubmountain.com