Tengboche Monastry Mani Rimdu Festival November
13,14,15 and 16 2008.
This trek has got the lot. We warm up by visiting the turquoise lakes of the Gokyo valley for spectacular views of the huge massifs of Everest (8850m) Cho Oyu (8153m) and Gyachung Kang (7922m) Mt. Makalu before crossing the Cho La pass which links Gokyo to the main Everest trek at Lobuche. Then we climb to the summit of KalaPattar for close up views of Everest's South-West Face, before racing down the Khumbu valley to the famous Buddhist monastery at Tengboche for the annual festival of Mani Rimdu.
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. The following are the
approximate dates of Mani Rimdu events this year based
on the Tibetan lunar calendar.
To arrive here it takes 12 days from the Jiri and 4 days trek from Lukla. From Kathmandu to Lukla, it takes 35 minutes of flights. On this occasion most of visitors from the World wide comes to see it.
Trekking Region
:
Everest Region
Culture
:
Renowned Sherpa Culture.
Starting Point
:
Lukla.
End Point
:
Lukla.
Trek Duration
:
20 Days.
Tour grade
:
Moderate
Highest Access
:
Chola pass (5320m) and Kalapather (5545m).
Best Season
:
October
& November (depend on Tibetan calendar)
Type of trekking
:
Camping / Teahouse both.
Himalayan sights
:
Cho oyu, Mt. Everest, Makalu.
Summary
:
A High altitude trek to a valley Lake,
Glacier, pass Excellent view of Everest, Makalu, cho-Oyu etc.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 : pick up from the Airport, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner. Day 02 : Sightseeing in Katmandu valley. Day 03 : Fly Kathmandu to Lukla trek to Phakding (2652m) (4 hrs). Day 04 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446m) (6 hrs). Day 05 : Namche Bazaar Rest for acclimatization. Day 06 : Namche to Phortse Thanga (3500m) (5 hrs). Day 07 : Phortse to Dole (4200m) (4 hrs. Day 08 : Dole to Marcherma (4410m) (3:30 hrs). Day 09 : Marchermo to Gokyo Lakes (4750m) (4 hrs). Day 10 : Summit Gokyo Ri (5350m) & overnight in Gokyo (4750m). Day 11 : Gokyo to Thangna (4700m) (3 to 4 hrs). Day 12 : Thangna to Dzong-La (4843m) via Cho La Pass (7 to 8 hrs). Day 13 : Dzong
La to Gorackshep (5150m) (5 hours). Day 14 : Summit KalaPattar Peak (5545m)
Dingboche. (6 to 7 hrs) Day 15 : Dingboche to Tengboche
monastery (3870m) (5 hrs). Day 16 : Mani Rimdu Festival. Day 17 : Mani Rimdu Festival. Day 18 : Tengboche to Namache Bazar (3446m) (5 hours). Day 19 : Namche Bazar to Lukla (2800m) (7 hrs). Day 20 : Lukla to Kathmandu by flight. Day 21 : Sightseeing/free day in Kathmandu. Day 22 : Transfer you in International Airport for flight home.
Cost Includes
Cost Exculdes
Arrival in International Airport and Departure.
4 Night's hotel with Bed & Breakfast.
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with Guide.
Sagarmatha National Park Fee.
Local Transfer and domestic flight.
Domestic airport departure taxes.
Tea House accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Guide and porters.
Insurance for trekking staff and Equipments.
Personal equipment for Trekking.
Personal travel Insurance.
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
Emergency Rescue evacuation.
Personal expenses/Bar bills.
Tipping for trekking staff.
Nepal Visa cost (US$ 30 for 60-day single entry visa).
International Airport tax - (Rs. 1700 - US$ 24.00).
This trek has got the lot. We warm up by visiting the turquoise lakes of the Gokyo valley for spectacular views of the huge massifs of Everest (8850m) Cho Oyu (8153m) and Gyachung Kang (7922m) Mt. Makalu before crossing the Cho La pass which links Gokyo to the main Everest trek at Lobuche. Then we climb to the summit of KalaPattar for close up views of Everest's South-West Face, before racing down the Khumbu valley to the famous Buddhist monastery at Tengboche for the annual festival of Mani Rimdu.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 13 : Dzong
La to Gorackshep (5150m) (5 hours). 
