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| GUARANTEED DEPARTURES | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | |
| Nov 10, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | $2080 | High |
Trek Highlights
- Experience the sacred Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery.
- Witness Tibetan Buddhist rituals, masked dances, and prayers.
- Trek through the stunning Everest region with breathtaking views.
- Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual heart of Everest.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.
- Explore Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar and Khumjung.
- Immerse in Sherpa culture, traditions, and hospitality.
- Hike through Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site.
- Cross-suspension bridges and rhododendron forests.
- Experience a mix of cultural immersion and trekking adventure.
Mani Rimdu Festival is for those who want to celebrate the Buddhist culture and observe the magnificent views of the mountain ranges as well. This trek offers you to be a part of the wonderful festival and culture of Sherpas.
Brief Itinerary
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ARRIVAL AT TIA, KATHMANDU (1350M)
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2
KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
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3
LUKLA/PHAKDING (2656M)
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4
TREK TO NAMCHE (3450M)
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5
ACCLIMATIZATION
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6
TREK TO TENGBOCHE (3870M)
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7
MANI RIMDU FESTIVAL EXPLORATION
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8
SECOND DAY OF MANI RIMDU FESTIVAL
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9
FINAL DAY OF THE MANI RIMDU FESTIVAL
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10
TREK TO NAMCHE
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11
TREK TO LUKLA
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12
KATHMANDU
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13
DEPARTURE
Comprehensive Trek Guide
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!
Tipping Recommendation
We recommend allocating 10-15% of your total tour cost to tipping guides, drivers, and other hardworking staff who ensure your experience is unforgettable. While tipping is not mandatory, it is a meaningful way to support the seasonal workers who dedicate themselves to making your trip extraordinary.
By booking with us and participating in the tipping culture, you are directly contributing to Nepal’s local economy and helping sustain the tourism workforce. This support is crucial in retaining talent within the country and addressing challenges like brain drain.
Your generosity makes a lasting impact—thank you!
Detailed Itinerary
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,DInner
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What's Included
- Airport transfers.
- Deluxe/Standard rooms in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing basis with breakfast and dinner
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- Accommodation during trek (or camping in case of need)
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek
- Authorized English speaking guide along with Porters(3:1) for the trek
- Two-way Kathmandu-Lukla airfare with domestic airport departure tax
- Equipment and clothing for porters including their insurance
- All applicable government tax
- All expenses for staffs–meal, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation
- All necessary paperwork and Everest Trekking Permit, Trekkers' Information Management System fees (TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
What's not Included
- International flights; Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s) for domestic flight
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival or late departure
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
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