Tengboche Mani Rimdu Festival Trekking (19 Days Package Trip)

Tengboche Mani Rimdu Festival Trekking Tengboche Mani Rimdu Festival Trekking

Mani Rimdu Festival (fourteen scene masked dance drama, inspired by the Tibetan Buddhism and Public Blessing by Lama Rinpoche) is held at Tengboche monastery for 3 days following the day of October’s full moon. Tengboche Monastery is located atop a hill(3867m), the view from where is spectacular.

During the day before the full moon, Wang(Impowerment) is given to the publics and pilgrimage. The morning following the full moon until that evening, a monk dance drama (Chham) is acted out in the Monastery yard. On the evening of 3rd day, A ceremony called Jinsa, Where firewood is burned on a sand mandala, concludes the festival. The masked dance drama is an offering to various holy figures. Thorough the dancing the priest protect, purify and pray for good fortune. The Dance Drama consists of these fourteen scenes: the dance of the golden nectar; Messengers of the Guru rinpoche; Defender of the faith; dance of the drums; Master of the cemetery; Old man (Mi Tshering); Guardians of the Dharma; Dance of the Zur-ra; Dance of the Dakini; the Yogi and the Novice; Dance of the scavengers; Dance of the swords; Dance of the spiritual warfare and concluding dance.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.It is an opportunity for Sherpa and Tibetans to gather and celebrate together with the monastic community.The monks who perform the dances, first take vows at an empowerment ceremony with Tengboche Rinpoche. During the dances they become deities, rather than ordinary people. Because the dances are regarded as sacred, they can only be performed in the context of Mani Rimdu, and not for ordinary entertainment.

The trek is combined to Everest base camp that we trek on snow-free paths through green terraced villages, rushing rivers, suspension bridges, lush forests, stay in civilized teahouses and camp in verdant meadows beneath towering peaks.

The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla provides dramatic views of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants. After Lukla you begin trek through sherpa villages of Phakding to Namche Bazaar following dudhkoshi river. After one day acclimatization at Namche Bazaar, stop at Tengboche to view the festival, or continue to Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorakshep to reach at Everest Base Camp, the ultimate destination. Kalapatthar(5545m) is the highest place you will be on this trip which is near to EBC. You can see the majestic view of  Mt. Everest(8850m), Lhotse (8501m), Nuptse (7800m), Pumori(7200m) and extensive 360 degree view of the many other mountains from here. This trek into Everest Base Camp is strenuous but does not require any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. It does not require any technical experience; only that you be in good physical conditioning and be able to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack. The itinerary of the trek is designed very carefully to ensure proper acclimatization, allowing you to fully enjoy one of the world’s most stunning treks and journey of a lifetime with Famous Mani Rimdu Festival.

Trip Facts:
 > Trip Duration: 19 day
 > Activities: Cultural tour and Trekking
 > Accommodations: Deluxe Hotels in Kathmandu, Lodges or Camping on trek
 > Trip Start from: Kathmandu
 > Trip Ends at: Kathmandu
 > Type of Trip: Lodge trek or camping trek
 > Trip Grade: Moderate-Strenuous
 > Group Size: 02 Person above
 > Transportation: Private car/van/Hiace & domestic Flights
 > Services on Trip: Excellent,
 > Maximum Altitude: 5545m
 > Per day walking: 4- 6 hrs
 > Best season to Travel: Spring and Fall
 > Arrival Dates in Kathmandu: 10 October and 17 October, 2010
 > Trek Departure Dates: 12 October and 19 October 2010 (Ex: Kathmandu)
 > Festival Dates/days:  22-24 October, 2010 (3 days)
 > Trip Costs: From US$ 1470.00 Per Person(Lodge Trek) and From US$ 2100.00 Per Person(Camping trek) 

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