Everest View and Mani Rimdu Trek, Everest View and Mani Rimdu Information

Trip Overview

Mani Rimdu is the greatest festival of the Sherpas of the Khumbu in the Everest region where its possibilities to see panoramic view of the Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. The celebrations take place at Tengboche Monastery and last for three days. The ceremonies start with the blowing of horns by Buddhist monks. Then the chief Lama and other monks arrive in a procession.

Prayers are chanted and gratitude is extended to all those who have contributed to the function. The crowd then rises up to its feet to receive blessing, holy water and auspicious pellets from the Lama. Cymbals, horns, flute and a conch shell announces the start of the second day’s events. Then follow the sacred dances in which monks wearing masks perform routines symbolizing the destruction of evil forces.

Outline Trekking Itinerary: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla (2,860m) then trek to Phakding (2,652m) T. Lodge.
Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m).O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Rest day for acclimatization, with a day hike to Hotel Everest View (3,790m) and the surrounding areas.
Day 05: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Tengboche rest for Mani Rimdu festival. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Day attempt in Mani Rimdu festival. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Tengboche – Namche Bazar. O/N at Hotel/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Namche Bazar – Lukla Bazar (2,860m) and transfer to Hotel.
Day 10: Flight from Lukla to Ramechhap or, Kathmandu and transfers to Hotel.
Day 11: Free day in Kathmandu for rest or shopping, with a farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 12: Last minute, transfers to airport for onward journey. Final Departure.

Cost Includes

All land transportation by Car, Jeep, Toyota Hiace or, tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
3 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route.
1 English speaking trekking guide and necessary Porter. (1 Porter between two member)
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 10 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Trekking Permit (TIMS), Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees.
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.