Mani Rimdu Festival Trek

The clear, vast, and white range of the Himalayas shining directly in front of your eyes could be a once-in-a-lifetime vista of Nepal from the window of your jet. You won't be able to blink since the euphoric beauty is so rare. Welcome to Nepal, a vast paradise nestled inside the confines of the small planet Earth. As soon as you exit the airport, our consultant and driver will greet you with a friendly smile on their faces. In a car, you will be escorted to your city hotel. When it comes to checking into the hotel, our representative will take great care. Following your refreshment, you will be briefed about the following day's excursion.
Meal: Dinner

Following a delectable breakfast, you will be met by a tour guide who will drive you to UNESCO Heritage sites in the valley, where you will witness the living heritage of Medieval Nepal - Witness Nepal's largest Hindu temple, Pashupatinath, and photograph the solemn moments of a Hindu funeral ceremony at Pashupatinath's Aryaghat. Stroll through the bustling alleyways of Kathmandu's Old Market Asan to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can see the Living Goddess Kumari's residence, Nepalese architecture, and incredible wooden carving. A short drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square will take you to the "Swyambhu" mountaintop stupa, which means "self-emerge" and is said to have erupted spontaneously from the enormous lake that formerly covered the Kathmandu valley.
Meal: Breakfast

You'll fly across the snowcapped Himalayas to Lukla, at an altitude of 2900 meters, one of the most exhilarating high altitude airports. The trip will be accompanied by your guides and porters. As a result, the trekking experience begins. The hike begins with a nearly 500-meter descent to the Dudh Koshi River. The trail then heads towards Phakding, following the river's edge. You will arrive at Phakding, where you will spend the first night of your walk, after passing several mani-walls and stones etched with Buddhist prayers.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The trek follows the northern trail to Monjo across the Dudh Kosi valley. The hike enters Sagarmatha National Park in Monjo, where you must obtain a Sagarmatha National Park Permit Card. You will arrive at the Sherpa settlement of Namche Bazaar if you continue along the difficult upward journey while savoring the first glimpse of Everest. Spend the night at a nearby teahouse.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

You will walk on the side of the valley above the Dudh Koshi River after a delicious breakfast in Namche. You will drop sharply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga, where you can see a water-driven prayer wheel, passing past several villages and countless tea shops. It's also a great place to stop for lunch and rest before continuing to Tengboche. The gorgeous rhododendron bushes, birds, and magnificent mountains along the trail will make you forget about the exhausting zigzag trail. Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Tawache, Kangtega, Thamserku, and Nuptse will all be seen for the first time. When you get to Tengboche, you can visit Khumbu's largest monastery, the Tengboche Monastery.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Mani Rimdhu Festival finishes with a three-day public visit to the monastery, which follows a 19-day sequence of sacred activities. This is a period when Sherpas meet in a monastic community to receive blessings from the Guru Rinpoche. This festival also serves as a metaphor for the world's well-being.
The public ceremony begins with Wong. It is held on the full moon day of the Tibetan lunar calendar's tenth month. On this auspicious day, His Holiness Trulshig Rinpoche bestows the empowerment for long life, happiness, and wealth. Everyone who attends the ritual is handed the sacred Mani Rilwu (sacred pills) and Tshereel (long-life pills).
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On the second day of the public tour, a significant story about the suppression of demons and virtue in ritualistic dances is displayed. Today, the monks portray themselves as deities, dressed in extravagant masks and costumes, and performing a series of ceremonial Lama dances to highlight Buddhism's victory over Bon.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The Fire Puja brings the sacred sequence ceremonial to a close. The day after the dances, it is done in the yard. The Fire Puja is a sacrifice made to Agni (the deity of fire) and the Gods of the Mandala to rid the world of all evil. The harm is pictured melting into the grain and the butter being burned. The sand mandala in the temple is then torn apart, and the sand is offered to the snake gods as a gift (Nagas).
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After attending the Mani Rimdhu Festival for three days, you will be traveling to Namche today. On the way back, you can see Everest, Kwangde, Tawache, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Thamserku, among other Himalayan giants. Namche will be refreshing overnight.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today is the last day of our journey. You'll walk down to Lukla along the Dudh Koshi River. There will be a party with the participation of the Guide, Sherpa, and Porters. They will serve a native beer called "CHANG" and celebrate while learning some traditional Sherpa dance steps.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

You'll fly back to Kathmandu on a plane. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transported to your hotel and have the rest of the day to yourself. You can go shopping, send a message, or simply relax at the hotel. We invite you to a farewell supper at an authentic restaurant in the evening. You can tell us about your experience, give us comments, and allow us to make your evening special. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner