Mani Rimdu Festival Trek |
Program Code : FT02 |
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Highlights of the Trek |
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Religion:
The 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.
Festivals: Sherpas celebrate many ceremonies in the
region, including marriage ceremonies,
Funerals, manning of a child, driving
out evil spirits, obtaining Sonam (Merit)
and other offerings to be made in the
name of the local gods.
Mani-Rimdu: 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 Calendar) 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.
Grade :
Moderate /Challenging
You will be walking five to eight hours
per day at altitudes not exceeding 4,500
meters with steep ascents and descents.
Preparation will be much the same as for
the introductory trek but should include
more steep ascents and descents if
possible. Using the stairs instead of
the lift is a good way to prepare for
these treks as is cycling and swimming.
Type : Camping
Full board, enough trekking crew, tents.
Duration : 19
days (14 days trekking)
Activities :
Trekking, camping, sightseeing
Best time to go :
September- October, March-April
Departure dates :
Minimum group size :
2
Maximum group size :
15
Trek Begin :
by arrangement |
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Program Itinerary (Short) |
Days 01 :
1 Nov 2004, Trip commences in Kathmandu,
introductions and formalities (1336m) |
Days 02 :
2 Nov 2004, Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Days 03 :
3 Nov 2004, Fly to Lukla (2800m) then trek to
Phakding 2640m |
Days 04 :
4 Nov 2004, Namche Bazeaar 3440m |
Days 05 :
5 Nov 2004, Rest day in Namche for acclimatization -
short morning hike |
Days 06 :
6 Nov 2004, Thyangboche (3870m) |
Days 07 :
7 Nov 2004, Rest day at Tyangboche (Mani-Rimdu
festival) |
Days 08 :
8 Nov 2004, Rest day at Tyanbouche( Mani-Rimdu
festival) |
Days 09 :
9 Nov 2004, Dingbuche 4360m |
Days 10 :
10 Nov 2004, Rest day |
Days 11 :
11 Nov 2004, Loubuche 4930m |
Days 12 :
12 Nov 2004, Kala Patter (5545m) then to
Lobuche |
Days 13 :
13 Nov 2004, Pangboche 3867m |
Days 14 :
14 Nov 2004, Khumjung 3780m |
Days 15 :
15 Nov 2004, Phakding 2640m |
Days 16 :
16 Nov 2004, Lukla 2800m |
Days 17 :
17 Nov 2004, Kathmandu by air 1336m |
Days 18 :
18 Nov 2004 , Day in Kathmandu -optional
sightseeing/shopping |
Days 19 :
19 Nov 2004, Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
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Cost Included :- |
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Package Price: 877
National park fee, 14 day tea house trek. English
spoken guide, necessary porters, Foods: Breakfast,
lunch, Snacks and Dinner, 5 nights 3 star hotel in
Kathmandu and 4 nights on BB plan, round trip air
ticket Kathmandu - Lukla -Kathmandu, one full day
city tours in Kathmandu with culture guide and
necessary land transportation, Medical kit, Porter
equipment including clothes, shoe etc., insurance of
all trekking crews. |
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Additional Cost :- |
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Bar Bills, drinks, personal nature
expenses, health and travel insurance, rescue charge
if applicable, any expenses of Kathmandu except
sightseeing and accommodation on BB plan, Staff tips
and which is not mentioned above. |
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