Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery Langtang Ri Trekking & Expedition

Mani Rimdu Festival trek is epitome of the culture and nature harmony. As Mani Rimdu festival is renowned cultural festival that is celebrated for 3 days every year on tenth lunar month of the Tibetan calendar by local Sherpa community who respect and revere the Guru Rinpoche and take blessings from the Guru Rinpoche for good health, fortune, long life. Then enjoy the dance done by the monks with mask. And festival is celebrated on the oldest monastery Tyangboche monastery perched at the shadow of the two peaks Mount Everest and Ama dablam offering chance to immerse on the Himalayan beauty compilation of breathtaking snowy peaks, yak pastures, fluttering prayer flags, swinging bridges hanging above thunderous gorges and many more. Mani Rimdu festival trek purifies us with eye feasting natural scenery to sanctify the eyes and religious and cultural festival with lineage to Tibetan Buddhism for the redemption of the soul. So, Mani Rimdu Festival trek is the perfect mixture of natural glories and cultural gracefulness which is well managed by Langtang Ri Trekking Expedition functioning as catalyst.

Duration: 13 days

Price: $1399

Group Size: 2

Grade: Moderate

Destination: Nepal

Activity: Trekking

Region: Everest

Date & Prices:

Start Date End Date Price

30th Oct, 2021, Saturday 11th Nov, 2021, Thursday $1399 Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery Langtang Ri Trekking & Expedition

Equiment Lists:

Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.

Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.

Other equipment: Sleeping bag (5 seasons), lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.

Other items: Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kathmandu arrival

Lantang Ri Trekking & Expedition representative will greet you in an airport & transfer you to your hotel. After refreshment you will be picked from your hotel lobby and driven to our office where you will be formally introduced to your Guide and the activities to be enjoyed over the next few days. We will also ask for your passport photographs and any other details required for your trek permits.

Day 2: Early morning drive to Ramechhap for flight to Lukla, Trek to Phakding

Early morning drive you to Ramechhap to catch the morning flight to Lukla which takes off from Ramechhap airport for a short duration. Our early flight to Lukla today will take approximately 30 minutes; from here you will trek to Phakding, descending 200m over 3 hours. You will catch a glimpse of some great mountains such as Nupla (5885m) above Kongde Ridge, Kusum Kang (6367m appears on the right a little later. All along you will be following the northern (left) bank of the Dudh Kosi River. It is important to take these first few days slowly to enable your body to acclimatize and to enjoy the passing scenery and culture.

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Today begins on level ground, relative to the environment in which you are! You will cross the river on a high suspension bridge and begin to climb up to Monjo (2800m) and on to the gateway to the Sagamartha National Park Entrance in place to protect and preserve this beautiful environment. There is a good rest stop on the way up where you will see people gathered, admiring the first real chance to see Everest in the distance. On the way up today you will be rewarded with views of Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache Peakbefore eventually arriving at Namche after about 5 hours.

Day 4: Rest day in and around Namche Bazaar

The main aim today is to allow your body to acclimatise, it is important to drink lots of water and take some gentle exercise. Namche is a growing town tucked into a neat little valley, there is lots going on in the centre with market days on Friday and Saturday. There are some interesting museums and shops. There is also internet and a sauna! You could venture further afield, take a visit to Khumjung where the Hillary school sits and Khunde nearby, on the way back to Namche you could visit the Shyangboche airstrip, (3790m) the highest in the world nearby is the Everest View Hotel for stunning views.

Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

There are various trails leading out of the village of Namche, your guide will show you the most appropriate, you are most likely to

2 Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery Langtang Ri Trekking & Expedition enjoy excellent views of Ama Dablam and Everest amongst others along the way though. From Sanasa trail descends to Phunki Thanga from where you have a 2 hour climb to Tengboche steeply at first but soon levels out. You will come to a stone gate which marks the entrance to Tengboche, the religious centre of the Khumbu region. Overall today will take approximately 5 hours.

Day 6: First day of Mani Rimdu Festival

Mani Rimdu Festival is celebrated at Tengboche, Thame and Chiwang Monasteries of Solukhumbu Nepal. This is a sacred ceremonies and series of events of empowerment. It is a sequence of nineteen days celebration, which concludes with three days public festival. Sherpa get time to gather and celebrate this festival with monastic community. Lamas and Sherpa gather at the monastery for five days for the welfare of the world.

Day 7: Second Day Mani Rimdu Festival

This day ,demons are quelled and the virtuous are rewarded. The monks wear elaborate mask, costumes’ and through a series ritualistic Lama dances, dramatize the triumph of Buddhism over Bon, The main first days of festival involves prayers, second day for colorful lama dancing, they wear brocade gown and wonderfully painted papier-mâché masks.

Day 8: Third-Day Mani Rimdu Festival

Last day is for some humorous dances and chanting prayers. Hundred of local people and foreign tourist attend the performance. You will be to see the real and ideal culture of Sherpa people and great Himalayan picturesque views.

Day 9: Tengboche to Namche

Mostly down hill today it will take you 4 to 5 hours, there is a steep climb for about an hour before you encounter the scenic walk back into Namche. From Khumjung you can pass through Khunde where you may enjoy a visit to the little monastery if you haven’t already.

Day 10: Namche to Lukla

A four hour walk today descending steeply for the first half then on to Phakding, where you will spend the nigh. This is your final day trekking; it will take you around 3 hours more to Lukla from Phakding. This evening you will have a farewell ceremony with your guides and porters where you will be able to sample some Chang and try some Sherpa dancing.

Day 11: Lukla to Ramechhap and drive back to Kathmandu

You will be on an early flight back this morning, then drive to Kathmandu and taken to your hotel.

Day 12: Free Day in Kathmandu

Enjoy a day exploring some of the quieter streets of Kathmandu, stocking up on souvenirs and presents for those back home. This evening you have a farewell dinner, you will be picked up in good time.

Day 13: Flight Home

You will be met at your hotel and taken to the airport in good time to meet your flight home.

Cost Include:

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Airport pick-up & drop-off transportation by private vehicle Twin /Double sharing deluxe accommodation in 2-3 star hotel with breakfast Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Escorted with English speaking guide. Private transportatEntrance ion. fees Kathamandu/Lukla/Kathamandu flight for clients and guide Accommodation in normal tea house during trek Meals - Breakfast with 2 cups of tea/coffee, lunch, dinner - during trek Sleeping bag Everest trekking map for group All necessary paper work & permits A First Aid and Eco trained & government licensed English speaking guide One porter between each two members during trek Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of trekking staff First Aid kids Travel & rescue arrangement All government taxes Farewell dinner

Cost exclude:

International airfare Nepal Entry Visa fee (US$ 50 per person for 30 days) Excess baggage charges Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu Drinking Water, Electricity bills & hot shower during trek Medical evacuation in case of emergency Personal gear & clothing - these may be available for hire Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client's insurance Soft/hard drinks Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual Anything not specified in the Cost Include section