The Buddhist festival of Mani Rimdu is one of the most important and largest in the Everest region. The Mani Rimdu festival, which lasts three days and is open to the public, takes place in the famous Tengboche monastery, which is located at 3800 meters. For five days, lamas and Sherpas congregate at the monastery to pray for the world's well-being. Demons are extinguished, and the good are rewarded. The monks wear elaborate masks and costumes and perform a series of traditional Lama Dances to portray Buddhism's victory over Bon. The dances show Guru Rinpoche defeating and converting demons, as well as the advent of Buddhism to Tibet. As a result, we tailor this Mani Rimdu festival trek to match with the trek and festival dates in November each year.
Check our Mustang Tiji Festival Trek Package here!
Note: Mani Rimdu Festial for 2023 starts from 28th October and Lasts till 30th of October.
| Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. |
| Day 02: | Cultural Tour in Kathmandu and Preparation day | Meal: B |
| Day 03: | Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding | Altitude: 2840m/ 9317 ft. | Flight: 30 Mins & Trek: 3-4 Hrs | Meal: BLD |
| Day 04: | Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar | Altitude: 3440m/ 11286 ft. | Trek: 5-6 Hrs | Meal: BLD |
| Day 05: | Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | Altitude: 3860m/ 12664 ft. | Trek: 4-5 Hrs | Meal: BLD |
| Day 06: | Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery | Meal: BLD |
| Day 07: | Second day at the festival. Witness the Cham - mask dance | Meal: BLD |
| Day 08: | Third day at the festival. Witness the Jinsak - closing ceremony | Meal: BLD |
| Day 09: | Trek back to Namche | Meal: BLD |
| Day 10: | Trek to Lukla from Namche | Meal: BLD |
| Day 11: | Fly Back to Kathmandu | Meal: B |
| Day 12: | Departure from Hotel | Meal: B |
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.)
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
Day 02: Cultural Tour in Kathmandu and Preparation day
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
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding | Altitude: 2840m/ 9317 ft. | Flight: 30 Mins & Trek: 3-4 Hrs
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
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar | Altitude: 3440m/ 11286 ft. | Trek: 5-6 Hrs
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
Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | Altitude: 3860m/ 12664 ft.
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
Day 06: Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery
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
Day 07: Second day at the festival. Witness the Cham - mask dance
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
Day 08: Third day at the festival. Witness the Jinsak - closing ceremony
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
Day 09: Trek back to Namche
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
Day 10: Trek to Lukla from Namche
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
Day 11: Fly Back to Kathmandu
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
Day 12: Departure from Hotel
You will depart Kathmandu carrying lots of adventurous memories of Everest Life. If you have any plan to extend the trip, grab the optional activities including rafting, paragliding, bungee, or refreshment trip to Pokhara and Chitwan as well.
Meal: Breakfast