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Mani Rimdu Festival Trekking
Altitude: 3,860m.
"The most important festival in Tengboche is called the Mani Rimdu. It consists of nine days of ceremonies and meditation (Drupchen). This is concluded by a special blessing ceremony given by Tengboche Rinpoche to the public and the world renowned Mask Dances performed by the monks at Tengboche Monastery.".
Mani Rimdu is a 19-day sequence of sacred ceremonies and empowerments culminating in a public festival lasting for three days. It is an opportunity for Sherpa and Tibetans to gather and celebrate together with the monastic community. Mani Rimdu is a re-creation of legendary events; the establishment of Buddhism in Tibet by the great saint Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava). Through the dances, symbolic demons are conquered, dispelled, or converted to Dharma Protectors, as positive forces clash with those of chaos. The dances convey Buddhist teaching on many levels from the simplest to the most profound. The monks who perform the dances, first take vows at an empowerment ceremony with Trulshig Rinpoche. During the dances they become deities, rather than ordinary people. Because the dances are regarded as sacred, they can only be performed in the context of Mani Rimdu, and not for ordinary entertainment. Trulshig Rinpoche explains, “seeing Mani Rimdu is like receiving a blessing”.
(All the article from Chiwong Monastery )
Mani Rimdu Festival Trek is celebrated at the monasteries of Tengboche, Thami and Chiwang right after the full moon of autumn. The monks, with elaborate masks and costumes on, perform a series of ritualistic dances of the triumph of Buddhism over Bon, the ancient animistic religion of Tibet. On the first day of the festival, Lamas of the monastery pray in the courtyard. The second day, you can see the Lamas dancing with brocade gowns and wonderful painted paper-mouth masks. Hundreds of Sherpas from all over Khumbu attend the performance, as it is an important social occasion as well as an entertaining spectacle. Along with the serious and intricate dances the Lamas also dramatize two absurd comic sequences that make the entire performance a grand and amusing event. On the final evening of Mani Rimdu the villagers join in an all-night Sherpa dance.
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Trip Facts -
- Trip Duration: 15 days
- Max Altitude: 3,860m
- Group Size: 2 to 12
- Tour Grade: Moderate
- Season: November
- Tour Type: Fly Out / Fly in Trekking and Kathmandu Private Vehicle
- Highlight: Mani Rimdu Festival Trek - Mani Rimdu festival is celebrated at the monasteries of Tengboche, Mani Rimdu festival, Tengboche Monastery visit, superb mountain views including Everest, picturesque Sherpa settlements, Mani stone, Khumjung, friendly Sherpa people and many more.
Mani Rimdu Festival Trek Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m) and trek to Phakding (2,652m).
Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche (3,440m)
Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche (3,440m).
Day 06: Trek Namche to Tengboche ((3860m)
Mani Rimdu Festival Starts
Day 07: Tengboche Mani Rimdu festivals (3860m)
Day 08: Observing and participant for Mani Rimdu festival (3860m).
Day 09: Observing famous mask dance of Mani Rimdu festival (3860m).
Mani Rimdu Festival Ends
Day 10: Trek Back Tengboche to Khumjung Village (3,789m)
Day 11: Trek Back Khumjung to Phakding (2,652m)
Day 12: Trek Back Phakding to Lukla (2840m)
Day 13: Flight Back Lukla to Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 14: Kathmandu free day (1350m)
Day 15: Final Departure, transfer to airport
NOTE: On Mani Rimdu Festival Trek of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
Trip Cost Includes:
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Hotel in Kathmandu (As per Guest need) with breakfast
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight and airport departure taxes
- Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during trek
- A full day Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour including tour guide and entrance fees.
- An experienced English speaking trekking guide.
- Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging.
- All necessary paper work and permits (Everest National park permit, TIMS )
- All government and local taxes
- Farewell dinner
Cost Does Not Include:
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Tengboche Monastery Donation
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guides and porters
The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend that you take with you. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However we recognise that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.
Footwear
Walking boots with suitable ankle support that have been worn-in prior to the trek, and which are waterproof
Trainer or casual shoes, for trekking and/or for travelling
Warm socks for colder areas
Gaiters, in case of rain or snow
Legwear
Loose, casual trousers for trekking
Thermal leggings for colder areas
Long skirt for women as an alternative to trousers
Waterproof trousers
Body
Selection of T-shirts, and long sleeved shirts, preferably not cotton
Thermal shirt for colder areas
Warm shirt, possibly fleece, for colder areas
Fleece jacket or warm wool jumper
Windproof, waterproof outer shell garment for higher altitudes
Down jacket (optional for cold nights & mornings; can be hired in Kathmandu cheaply)
Head/Hands
Wool or fleece hat, or balaclava
Hat or cap for sun protection while trekking
Sunglasses or goggles
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm
Warm gloves
Other items
Strong rucksack, or large holdall to be carried by porters
Day sack to be carried personally
Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag
One litre water bottle
Personal first aid kit to include essential items
Sleeping bag, 4 season
Torch, ideally head torch
Camera and film ! - for those not to be forgotten shots of the Himalaya
Toilet items and towel
Large handerchief/bandana for neck
Optional Items
Binoculars
Books (see Recommended Reading)
Altimeter
Compass
Playing cards / backgammon / chess set
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