Mani Rimdu Festival Trek

1. Mani Rimdu is a 13-day sequence of sacred ceremonies and empowerments culminating in a public festival lasting for three days. It is an opportunity for Sherpa and Tibetans to gather and celebrate together with the monastic community.
   Mani Rimdu is a re-creation of legendary events; the establishment of Buddhism in Tibet by the great saint Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava). Through the dances, symbolic demons are conquered, dispelled, or converted to Dharma Protectors, as positive forces clash with those of chaos. The dances convey Buddhist teaching on many levels from the simplest to the most profound.

2. Sherpas belong to the Nying-Mapa sect of Tibetan Buddhist which is self an outgrowth of the Manayana tradition Guru Rimpoche (Padma-Sambhawa) is regarded as the founder of this old sect and spirtual leader. Legendarily born of a lotus in the middle of a lake, it is to Guru Rimpoche that the Prayers and maniwall inscriptions are address as ""OM MANI PADME HUM'', Hail to the jewel of the lotus. Religious book recount that Guru Rimpoche was a powerful Magician and sorcerer.

3. Sherpas celebrate many ceremonies in the region, including marriage ceremonies, Funerals, manning of a child, driving out evilspirits, obtaining Sonam (Merit) and other offerings to be made in the name of the local gods. Mani Rimdu, a very important festival to the Sherpas, falls on the full moon day of Tibetan ninenth month (October/November/December). The three day celebrations of Mani Rimdu follow the ten-day non-stop prayer sessions addressed to the parton deities - seeking " blessing for the good of all mainkind". The portagoniest of all is Guru Rimpoche, the founder of Vajrayan Buddism in Tibet. Masked Lamas of Khumbu region perform various religious rituals amidts dancing and singing.

4. The first celebration of Mani-Rimdu at Monastery of Tyangboche(Everest region) seems to have taken place some time in 1930. It originates from Rongbukh Monastery in Tibet Mani-Rimdu is a prayer ceremony where the Monks put on masks representing divine personages and perform ritual dances.The spectators of devotion come from many village to gain Sonam (merit) from the head Lama's blessing and making corn and grain contributions to the Monk's community. Mani-Rimdu normally takes place every year in the month of November (full moon, it can be changed depending upon Tibetan Calender) and at-least for three days.This period coincides with the cessation of work in the village at the end of harvesting. Mani-Rimdu is the only big social event that draws together large crowds from all villagers in the Khumbu region.

5. ITINERARY
   

6. Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel

   Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with guided & Trek Preparations.

   Day 03: Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding

   Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche

   Day 05: Namche acclimatisation/ day hiking to Museam, Khumjung Village

   Day 06: Trek To Tengboche

   Day 07: Starting Mani Rimdu Festival

   Day 08: Continue Festival

   Day 09: Continue Festival( worship and Dances Continue)

   Day 10: Tengboche - Monjo

   Day 11: Manjo - Lukla

   Day 12: Lukla - Kathmandu By Flight & Transfer to Hotel rest of the time for shopping

   Day 13: Final Depature to Airport and Fly back to Home from Nepal

   Kindly please contact us for more details regarding the festival date and over all package.

7. Service includes during the trip:
   
   • All land transportations as per itinerary
     Tourist standard hotel in Pokhara on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis
     Food, lodging and other expenses of trekking crew
     Food (3 meals a day )
     English speaking guide/porter
     Trekking permit.
9. Service excludes during the trip:
   
   • Single supplement charges (if required.)
     Personal equipment and clothing
     Insurance
     Cold drinks, alcoholic beverages and desserts
     Personal expenses
     Tips to the crew.

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