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| Mani Rimdu Festival Trek (14) Days. |
The Sherpas belong to the Nying-Mapa sect of Tibetan Buddhist which in itself is an outgrowth of the Manayana tradition. Guru Rimpoche (Padma-Sambhawa an Indian yogi) is regarded as the founder and spirtual leader of this old sect. Legend has it that he was born of a lotus in the middle of a lake. It is to Guru Rimpoche that the Prayers and maniwall inscriptions addressed as "OM MANI PADME HUM", Hail to the jewel of the lotus. Religious books recount that Guru Rimpoche was a powerful Magician and sorcerer. Sherpas celebrate many ceremonies in this 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 Festival, a very important festival to the Sherpas, falls on the full moon day of Tibetan ninety month (October/November/December). The three-day celebrations of Mani Rimdu follow the ten-day non-stop prayer sessions addressed to the patron deities - seeking “blessing for the good of all mainkind”. The protagonist of all is Guru Rimpoche, the founder of Vajrayan Buddism in Tibet. Masked Lamas of Khumbu region perform various religious rituals amidst dancing and singing.
The first celebration of Mani-Rimdu at Monastery of Tyangboche(Everest region) seems to have taken place some time in 1930s. It originated 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 villages 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 lasts for at-least for three days.This period coincides with the cessation of work in the village at the end of harvesting season. Mani-Rimdu is the only big social event that draws together large crowds from all villages in the Khumbu region. |
Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03: Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Trek to Phadking (2700m)
Day 04: Phadking to Namche Bazaar (3420m)
Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche (3420)
Day 06: Namche to Tengboche (3850m)
Day 07: Tenboche - blessing (3780m)
Day 08: Tengbuche - mask dance (3860m)
Day 09: Tenboche - festival closing)
Day 10: Tengboche to Namche
Day 11: Namche to Lukla
Day 12: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 13: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 14: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.
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Price includes and excludes
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Price Includes:
- All airport transfers by Private Vehicle.
- Accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu city tour with English Speaking guide.
- All Entrance fees while sightseeing.
- Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu round trip airfare and airport departure tax.
- 3 meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- Accommodation during the trek on twin sharing basis.
- Government licensed holder trekking guide and necessary porters during the trek.
- Trekking staff food, salary, equipments & Insurance.
- Welcome dinner at Nepalese Typical Restaurant.
- First Aid Medical Kit.
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS).
- National park Permit.
- Government tax, vat & office service charge.
Price Exclude:
- Expenses occurred due to unavoidable Events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.
- Major meals in Kathmandu (Lunch & Dinner).
- Travel insurance .
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue) - you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
- Airport departure tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet etc. Tips for trekking crew.
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