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Mani Rimdu festival Trekking

Mani Rimdu festival Trekking In the Everest region, Tengboche, people celebrate the festival named Mani Rimdu in the 9th Tibetan month. It usually falls in late October. It is also performed in Thame in the 4th month and in Chiwong in the 10th Tibetan month. The prayers will; be done for several days. For the villagers, the most important part comes when they receive blessing from Ringpoche and monks perform masked dance at that time. Whole village get involved this procedure and they dance until late in to the night at Tenboche. This colorful celebration is the culmination of ten days of prayers on the Buddha of compassion, Chenrezig. It is performed for the well being of all human kind.

Mani Rimdu festival Trekking The Mani Rimdu is Tengboche is done according to the tradition of Mindroling and came from Rongbuk monastery north of Tengboche in Tibet. The name Mani is derived from the part of chant of Chenrezing and Rimdu is the small red pills. These small red pills are blessed during the ceremony and are distributed to everyone in the end. A beautiful and intricate mandala is drawn in the beginning in fine colored sand. The sand is collected from the special place somewhere high in the mountains. It takes around four days to draw the mandala. Then it is covered and used for focus in meditation for the next ten days.

he monks perform sacred mask dance at the end of the ceremony which known as Cham. There are sixteen dances with few comic interludes to delight the crowds. These dances are said to be the establishment of recreation of Buddhism in the Himalayas by the legendary Padmashambava known as guru Rinpoche. The dances convey the teachings of Buddha from simplest truth to most profound realization. Symbolic demons are conquered, dispelled and subdued during the dancing. This symbolism also can be interpreted in many levels.

In the last day, the fire ceremony is performed by the time all people have left the venue. The monk performs this ceremony to allay all the harm in the world. Then the sand mandala is dismantled and the merit is dedicated for the benefit of all sentient beings. This tradition is continued in this remote monastery since the monastery was built first. The sacred masked dances of Mani Rimdu are performed for the Sherpa community and visitors alike.

Facts of Trip:

Country: Nepal

Destination: Mani Rimdu festival Trekking

Starting point: Lukla

Ending Point: Lukla

Mode of Trekking: Lodge Trek ( Tea house Trek) or Camping

Best season in Nepal: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov

Total Trip Duration: 15 Days

Grade: Challenging

Culture: Particularly based on Sherpa Buddhism Tibetan and Hindu

Max. Altitude: 3850m

Activities: Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing, Scenic Mt. Everest Flight

Group Size: Min 01 pax, Max 12 Pax

Mani Rimdu festival Trekking Himalayan Sights
Everest 8848m., Lhotse 8516m., Nuptse 7896m, Amadablam 6812m. Thamserku 6800m, Khumbila 5751m, Kwangde Ri 6187m,, Kangtenga 6645m, Kusum Kangru 6369, Cholatse 6640m, Cha Kung 7020m, & More attractive snowcapped peaks.

Trip day to day itinerary

November 02– 2011 - Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu:
Upon your arrival at international airport, After the completion of Visa formalities you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative you will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu . You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day.

November 03– 2011 - Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu
AM: Guided visit of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Guided visit of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath + Read more

November 04– 2011 - Day 03: fly Kathmandu to Lukla, Trek to Phakdingma (2652m)
We fly on a twin-engine Otter to the Himalayan foothills where we begin Mani Rimdu trek into the Khumbu region. The sights from the plane are amazing, providing dramatic views of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants. After landing in the village of Lukla, we meet the rest of our staff and porters and trek for about two and a half hours to Phakding.

November 05– 2011 - Day 04: Trek to Namche bazzar:
We continue trekking along the bank of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park , the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region. We stay overnight at Namche bazzar.

November 0 6– 2011 - Day 05: Trekking Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day.
Today is very important day for completing your destination i.e. Mani Rimdu trek. After reaching Namche bazzar, we take a day off for complete rest and adequate acclimatization before not competing, Everest Panoramic Trek. Today, we hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

November 07– 2011 - Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3870m)
From Namche a little steep 25 climb to Chorkang Dalda (3550 m) provides excellent views of Everest and Ama Dablam. From there we walk to Punki Thanka, then the trail climbs through forests where you can spot musk deer. Tengbuche is highest place of Everest panoramic trek.

And also Tengboche sits on a saddle at 3870m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf fires and rhododendrons. Kwangde (6187m,) Tawachhe (6542m) Everest (8848 m) Nuptse (7855m,) Lhotse (8618m,) Ama Dablam (6856m) Thamserku (6608m) provide an inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants.

November 08– 2011 - Day 07
Giving the blessing to the general public (Wang)

November 09– 2011 - Day 08
Famous Mask Dances preformed by the monks in a special day long ceremony. Afterwards the Sherpa community sing and dance the whole night long.

November 10– 2011 - Day 09
Concluding Fire Puja

November 11– 2011 - Day 10: Trek to Khumjung Village (3789m)
Today we return halfway back to Namche Bazaar befor starting our hike up to the largest Khumbu settlement of the valley, Khumjung village. From Khumjung village a great view from Mt. Everest can be seen.

November 12– 2012 - Day 11: Trek to Phakding (2652m)
Today we descent first to Namche Bazaar and then continue our way back down the valley and descent steeply back to the Dudh Kosi river and continue our way past the national park checkpoint at Monjo. From Monjo we will go through forests of magnolia, giant firs and rhododendrons to Chomoa, the site of an agricultural project. We cross the Dudh Kosi river to its west-bank and continue our way down to Phakding.

November 13 - Day 12: Trek to Lukla [2886m]

Trek from Phakding to Lukla [2886m] and it takes about three hours. Your final day's trekking follows the Dudh Kosi back down to Lukla. The trail then continues back towards Lukla, where we will reconfirm our flight tickets for the next day and spend the night. This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with the sherpa guides and porters, where you can sample some chhang, try Sherpa dancing and look back on a memorable trekking experience and staffs are expecting for precious Tips Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee

November 14 – 2011 - Day 13: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu . Over Night stay in Hotel

November 15-– 2011 - Day 14: Sight seeing in kathmandu
After breakfast, our city guide reaches in Hotel with Vehicles, and then we drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square . Bhaktapur is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley. It is well known as Living Museum . Old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple , Datatriya temple, exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal . And Patan is located 7 km away from Kathmandu , this city has many 15th to 17th century, Hindu and Buddhist, monuments built during the Malla dynasty. The most important area with many monuments is the Patan Durbar Square . Overnight stay at Hotel.

November- 16 – 2011 - Day 15: Kathmandu – departure
Transfer to international airport for your final departure. The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal

Cost Details:
Group Size	1 pax	Above 2 pax
Cost (US$) per person	Inquiry	1080

Mani Rimdu festival Trekking Service Included

Transportations from Airport – Hotel – Airport Car, Van, Heice and Coaster
All ground transfers by private vehicle hotel – domestic airport – Hotel
Welcome dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program.
Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs.
English Speaking experienced Sherpa, Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder guide
Porters (One porter for 2 people’s basis, Max 30 KGS per porter from Pokhara – whole Trek Lukla to lukla
Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs.
Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathamndu roundtrip Airfare and local Airport tax in Kathmandu and Lukla
Full board basis during trekking, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea coffee and Bed
Sagarmath National park fee, TIMS permits & any required permits or Official Documentation
One Sherpa,(guide assistance) group size more than 4

Mani Rimdu festival Trekking Service Excluded

Beverages ( Coca, mineral water and beer ) and Hot shower
Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu - keep $ 10 to 14 for per meal in Tourist restaurant
Tips for driver and guide (mandatory)
Travel insurance,
Personal expenses, what are not mentioned in above services?
International roundtrip Airfare
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu can be managed upon your request
Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu can be arranged upon your request

Client Reviews

I was trekking on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November 2007 together with two friends. It was wonderful getting to know rural Nepal and experiencing the enchanting scenery of the mountains. Ngima Sherpa was our trekking guide. It was his great enthusiasm that made our trip an unforgettable experience! He was reliable, perfectly organised and did far more than the necessary "guiding job": for example getting up in the early hours to run before us to secure accomodation, providing a girl we met on the trek with equipment when her shoes became broken or recommending accomodation in Karthmandu. The daily parts of the trek were well organized with enough time for breaks and to accomodate to the altitude.

Anne Katrin Baumgaertner
Muenchen, Germany.

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