(Full moon of the 9th Tibetan month) Mani Rimdu is the biggest event of the year for the Sherpas of the Khumbu region. The Sherpas from the Khumbu region congregate at Thyangboche Gompa, the picturesque monastery situated on a spur at 3,870 meters from where both Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam can be seen. This festival is mainly celebrated among the Sherpa community and is the greatest annual festivity observed in the Khumbu area, which lies under the shadow of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest). During this festival Sherpas from the Khumbu region, and even tourists from far-away places, congregate at Tengboche monastery for the three -day celebrations. The ceremonies start with the blowing of horns by Buddhist monks in the afternoon of the first day. Then the chief Lama, accompanied by other monks in their maroon robes, arrives on the stage. Prayers are chanted and gratitude is extended to all those who have contributed, both monetarily and materially, for the function.
| Day 01: |
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and take a short trek to Phakding.
We fly from KATHMANDU to the tiny airstrip at LUKLA (2,744m), built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas. The flight itself is awe inspiring. Once landed, we have lunch while our equipment is sorted and loaded. We then take a walk to PHAKDING and camp. |
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| Day 02: |
Trek to Namche
A fine day’s walk along the Dudh Kosi Valley crossing several suspension bridges and small lodges. Arrive at Namche, at 3450m. This is an important village in this region with distictly a Sherpa flavour. |
| Day 03: |
Rest at Namche
We enjoy a rest day here to allow for maximum acclimatization on our way to Everest Base Camp. A pleasant day can be spent exploring the incredible scenery. |
| Day 04: |
Trek to Tengboche
Descend through the valley, continuously passing picturesque Mani walls and Chortens before ascending along Dudh Kosi. You could see several water driven prayer wheels. Ascending gradually towards Phunkitenga untill you reach Tengboche at 3867m. Tengboche is reputed to be one of the most beautiful spot in the Himalayas with an outstanding monastery and a spectacular panorama of Everest, Lhotse (8616m, world's 4th highest) |
| Day 05: |
Observe Mani Rimdu in Tengboche |
| Day 06: |
Trek to Dingboche
Another day for acclimatization which should give everybody an excellent chance of ascending Kala Pattar. From this yak herder’s village there are various interesting side excursions. A two hours walk to the huts at Chhukhung (4,750m) will take you to the glacier flowing off Nuptse and Lhotse. We camp at the foot of the Ama Dablam. |
| Day 07: |
Trek to Lobuche
We walk up a small ridge and then tour round the Base of the Khumbu Glacier and have lunch at Dughla (4,628m). From here, we have a short steep climb to the terminal moraine of the glacier from where the views are stunning. We can tour around the moraine again to camp at the foot of the Lobuche Ice Fall. |
| Day 08: |
Visit Kalapathar - Trek to Lobuche
We walk slowly over several moraines before a hard ascend to Kalapatar (6,753m), Lingtren (6,329m) and Khumbutse (6,127m) from the Tibetan boarder: glaciers surround us: and Mount Everest dominates all. This is the roof of the world. |
| Day 09: |
Trek to Pheriche
Retracing our steps down to Dughla (4,596m) for lunch, we then descend to Pheriche. Here is located the Himalayas Rescue Associations a small high-altitude experimental medical station, well worth a visit. |
| Day 10: |
Trek to Tengboche
We continue down from Pheriche Valley to Tengboche. |
| Day 11: |
Trek to Jorsale
We pass through Namche Bazaar for a quick cup of tea, before descending again to Dudh Koshi and the trail to Jorsale. |
| Day 12: |
Trek to Lukla
We follow the trail back to Lukla and have a small farewell party to thank our trekking crew. |
| Day 13: | Fly to Kathmandu |
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