Name: Mani Rimdu Festival Trek in Everest Region
Brand: Swotah Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
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Price: 2300 USD
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Embrace this opportunity to witness a major festival in the shade of Everest with the Mani Rimdu Festival trek in the Everest region. This magical journey guides you to the popular Everest region of Nepal to observe one of the major festivals in the Himalayan region of Nepal. This 14- day Mani Rimdu Festival trek in the Everest Region begins from the popular starting point Lukla and heads all the way to the Tengboche Gompa. Tengboche Gompa is an ancient monastery founded in 1916 A.D. by Lama Gulu. At present, it is the largest and one of the most important places to learn Buddhism in the Khumbu region. Every year during Mid-October and Mid-November, a great festival of Mani Rimdu is celebrated for 19 days which concludes with 3 days public festival at the Tengboche Gompa. This festival is joyfully celebrated by the Sherpas and Lamas of Everest Region. This vibrant festival follows the lunar calendar for which an auspicious date is fixed by the head of the Tengboche Gompa. During the Mani Rimdu festival, they perform masked dances depicting the victory of Buddhism over the Demons and Evil. For 2019 the dates for the festival begin from 5th October to 7th October for public. This trek to Everest region of Nepal to experience Mani Rimdu Festival is popular amongst the trekker for the fact that it is celebrated in the shade of the world's highest mountain (Mt. Everest) region. Anyone intending to go for this majestic journey must be physically fit. Altitude is often the problem thus; one must keep an eye open for the chances of getting altitude sickness. If you wish to witness the amazing culture and tradition of the people in the Everest region of Nepal without having to compromise with the sceneries and landscapes within a short period of time then this trek to Mani Rimdu Festival in the Everest region of Nepal is Just the trek for you. Experience the magic of Mani Rimdu festival and grandeur of the Mount Everest with the Mani Rimdu festival trek in the Everest region!

Mani Rimdu Festival Trek in Everest Region

ARRIVAL AT TIA, KATHMANDU (1350M): With the brightest smiles and hearts full of gratitude we welcome you to Nepal at the airport and then take you to the hotel to prepare for the leap of our amazing Mani Rimdu festival trek.

KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING: Today get ready to go to every alley of Kathmandu till our feet hurt. We explore all sorts of monumental, historical, civilization, and meal diversity and beauty throughout the day that will leave you stunned.

LUKLA/PHAKDING (2656M): After exploring the city the trek moves toward the Himalayas, early morning flight to Lukla starts the day ( it graces one with scenic beauty to the fullest). From Lukla observing all the astonishing things around the trail like chortens, remote villages, vegetation, wild animals, and birds we trek to Phakding on our feet.

TREK TO NAMCHE (3450M): Namche marks the start of the actual trek which we reach through the trail that has suspension bridges for us to cross, Sagarmatha National Park, small and beautiful houses, warm locals, etc. Upon arriving at Namche you will be taken to a pre-booked hotel by our guide for a comfortable overnight stay.

ACCLIMATIZATION: After breakfast on this day spared for acclimatization we visit places like Khunde, Khumjung, Khunde Tsamkhang, and Hillary Memorial viewpoint that boasts hypnotizing views of snow-white mountains namely Ama Dablam, Pachmero peak and Khunde himal. The reason for us to roam around the places nearby and not actually move further ahead to our next destination is to adapt our bodies to the changing environment.

TREK TO TENGBOCHE (3870M): Today's trek takes us to the largest and one of the most stunning monasteries of the entire Everest region which is located inside the Sagarmatha National Park. The trail we walk on is decorated by mountains, forests, and very unique lifestyle of the locals. At the end of the day, if you are lucky and walk fast enough to get to the Tengboche on time, you can catch, once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of an amazing religious Buddhist ceremony.

MANI RIMDU FESTIVAL EXPLORATION:
The first day of the Mani Rimdu Festival begins by the construction of Sand Mandala and Wong. The Mandala is the symbol of the palace of the lord of dance, Chenpo. Colored sand is used to build complex designs. The container of Mani Rilwu pills (a spiritual medicine ) is placed in the center. The statue of the Buddha of Kindness is very essential during Mani Rimdu festival. During the festival, people believe kindness flows in the form of the mantra, into the Mandala and the Mani Rilwu pills, thus, the mantras are chanted, and meditation carried out. Kindness is released from the Mandala, blessing those who attend the Mani Rimdu festival.

SECOND DAY OF MANI RIMDU FESTIVAL: On the 2nd day of Mani Rimdu festival, dances are shown celebrating the triumph over the symbolic demons. During the dance, positive energies fight with the demons through the dances. During the dance, people believe the monks enter a state of trance and become a godlike being. The dances are only performed during Mani Rimdu as they are considered to be very sacred hence, cannot be performed for ordinary entertainment purposes.

FINAL DAY OF THE MANI RIMDU FESTIVAL: The last day of the festival is the Fire Puja. The Fire Puja is carried out in the yard the day after the dances. It is a gift to Agni (the god of fire), and to the Gods of the Mandala to prevent all harm in the world. The harm is envisioned as the grain and butter which will be burned. Afterward, the sand Mandala in the temple is dismantled to pieces, and the sand is given as an offering to the Snake Gods (Nagas). With this, the exciting festival of Mani Rimdu comes to an end.

TREK TO NAMCHE:
After the three days festival, on this day, we step back from our trek and descend back to Namche. We’ll be in Namche, where we’ll spend your last day near the mountains.

TREK TO LUKLA: The day begins with breakfast followed by a trek towards Lukla via Phakding enjoying the view of ancient monasteries, birds, animals, and forests. Then we settle for the night in a teahouse in the divine presence of the Himalayas for the very last time of the Mani Rimdu festival.

KATHMANDU: We get on a flight to the capital from Lukla Tenzing Hillary airport ( one of the most dangerous airports ). At Kathmandu, we will escort you to a very comfortable hotel where you can get ready for the flight scheduled for the next day or if you still have energy and haven't gotten enough of Kathmandu we will be more than happy to guide you throughout.

DEPARTURE: The end of the trek always makes us both happy and sad. Happy for being able to take you to the Himalayas and sad for saying goodbye. But we remain optimistic and hoping to see you again our team will bid you farewell at the airport.

The Mani Rimdu Festival is held annually at the iconic Mt. Everest in Nepal, offering a unique cultural experience celebrating the Tibetan Buddhist faith.

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