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Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek is about trekking journey to the Everest region mainly to observe and celebrate the famous Himalayan festival Mani Rimdu amidst the local Sherpa crowds. Mani Rimdu is one of the most popular and exciting Sherpa festivals, which is celebrated high in the Himalayas, mainly at Tengboche Monastery, Thame Monastery and Chiwang Monastery of Solukhumbu or Everest region of Nepal. A nineteen-day sacred festival is concluded with the three days public festivals when we can join their celebration. The colorful festival Mani Rimdu is all about dancing and prayers which, depict the value of Buddhism and Buddhist teachings celebrating the triumph of Buddhism over the Bon religion.
Everest region, the most famous trekking region in Nepal, is not only famous for its panoramic mountain views but also for the cultures and the festivals that come with it. The rich and unique Sherpa community who are deeply into Tibetan Buddhism has so much going on. Talking about the Mani Rimdu festival, it’s celebrated once every year with much enthusiasm and love by the community. The most famous celebration happens in the biggest monastery in the whole Everest region, Tengboche Monastery. The occasion falls between mid-October and mid-November. These days, the festival is gaining attention from people worldwide because of its peculiar celebration. One can combine the festival with many trekking journeys in the Everest region, including the Everest base camp and much more.
This year, the Mani Rimdu festival will be happily celebrated again from the 28th to 30th of October, 2023. Join us in this jolliest festival of Nepal in the coming year. Book in advance right away. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours is more than happy to take you to the festival and organize the trip only for you. You can also add Everest Base Camp to your festival trek, which is a great idea to fulfill your dreams; from spiritual and adventurous aspects. It's just a matter of another few days, and you're in the Mount Everest base camp.
Please check our Flickr profile for the Everest Region photographs.
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2,860 m and trek to Phakding 2,610 m (3 hours), BLD, Teahouse
Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m (5 hours), BLD, Teahouse
Day 03: Rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, BLD, Teahouse
Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3,860 m (5 hours), BLD, Teahouse
Day 05: Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery, BLD, Teahouse
Day 06: Mani Rimdu festival second day, BLD, Teahouse
Day 07: Mani Rimdu festival third day, BLD, Teahouse
Day 08: Trek from Tengboche to Namche (4 hours), BLD, Teahouse
Day 09: Trek from Namche to Lukla (6 hours), BLD, Teahouse
Day 10: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 35 minutes, B.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhap (2,850 m), 7 hours
Day 02: Trek from Dhap to Ghunsa (2,250 m) via Dorpu, 5 hours
Day 03: Trek from Ghunsa to Pattale (2,840 m) via Kerung, 5 hours
Day 04: Trek from Pattale to Jhapre (2,820 m), 5 hours
Day 05: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey peak (4,065 m), 5 hours
Day 06: Trek from Pikey peak to Junbesi (2,700 m), excursion to Thupten Choling Monastery
Day 07: Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu (2,413 m)
Day 08: Mani Rimdu Festival day
Day 09: Mani Rimdu Festival day
Day 10: Mani Rimdu Festival day
Day 11: Drive from Salleri to Kathmandu (Opt to fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu)
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2,860 m and trek to Phakding 2,610 m (3 hours), BLD, Teahouse
Fly to Lukla in the very first early hours in the morning. You will be amazed with the panoramic aerial view of the Himalayas. After you start the first day trekking in the mountain, Kusum Kanguru 6,367 m will be alluringly visible in your trail along with the lush green valleys. Trek to Phakding to be warmly welcomed by the beautiful staffs in the lodge.
Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m (5 hours), BLD, Teahouse
A very spectacular view awaits you today. The first glimpse of the Mount Everest along with the panoramic view of Thamserku, Kwangde and Khumbila is just out of this world. Walk steep uphill to get to Namche Bazaar, a central trading town of the Sherpa people.
Day 03: Rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, BLD, Teahouse
An important day for the acclimatization when you can do some wonderful excursions around the Sagarmatha National Park headquarter, the Everest view hotel and the Sherpa Cultural Museum.
Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3,860 m (5 hours), BLD, Teahouse
The easy trail leads to the Dudh Koshi River valley towards Phunke Tenga. Then the ascending trail leads to the Tengboche. Tengboche is very famous for its Tengboche monastery, which is the biggest monastery of the Khumbu or Everest region. Throughout the trail, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of natural beauty consisting of rivers, hills and Himalayan peaks.
Day 05: Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery, BLD, Teahouse
Today marks the very first public day of the festival when Wong (The Empowerment) ceremony will be done. Everyone coming to the festival will receive the sacred Mani Rilwu and Tshereel (the sacred pills).
Day 06: Mani Rimdu festival second day, BLD, Teahouse
In the second day, Chham (The Dances) will be performed. The symbolic demons, the evil are shown to be conquered by the Protectors of Dharma, the good.
Day 07: Mani Rimdu festival third day, BLD, Teahouse
The Fire Puja (Jinsak) will be held in the third day of this auspicious festival. This performance will be an offering to the fire of god, Agni and to the Gods of Mandala to diminish all harm in the world.
Day 08: Trek from Tengboche to Namche (4 hours), BLD, Teahouse
After enjoying the Mani Rimdu festival and saying farewell to the monks and the locals, today right after the breakfast, we will retrace back to Namche Bazaar.
Day 09: Trek from Namche to Lukla (6 hours), BLD, Teahouse
It was just like yesterday since we began this journey and we’ve already come to the end of our memorable adventure. After an interesting festival trekking for a number of days, we’ve come to the pleasant walking day to continue and ultimately arrive at Lukla for spending the last night in the Everest region.
Day 10: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 35 minutes, B.
Today is the last day in the Everest region. We will transfer you to the airport for flying back to Kathmandu. End of journey.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek departs from Kathmandu on fixed departure dates. You can either join the group or trek separately in private groups. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations in Kathmandu and during trek
You will be staying in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek.
Urgent point to Note
We always suggest you to keep extra one or two days in your trek since we are taking the domestic flights from/to Lukla. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change anytime drastically which means your flight can be delayed or at worst cancelled and postponed for the next day. Therefore, this goes to all the Everest trekkers, that extra days are needed if you wish to take flights from/to Lukla.
How much does the Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek cost?
The cost of the Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek varies from $800-$1800 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?
In Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
What are the permits that I need for Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?
For Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek, you will need to make two permits: Sagarmatha National Park Entrance fee {can be made in Nepal Tourism Board at Kathmandu or in Monjo} and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee {obtained in Lukla}.
How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide and also a porter expects around $10 or more per day.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?
Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek route has good mobile network coverage these days, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu and use the mobile data on trek.
WiFi is easily available on purchase in Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek route. There are some internet cafes along the route as well from where you can use WiFi to communicate with your loved ones which is comparatively cheaper than buying the WiFi packs. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When does this Everest Mani Rimdu Festival happen?
Everest Mani Rimdu Festival happens only between mid-October and mid-November, once in a year only. This year, this festival is going to be celebrated on October 28,29,30. Everest Mani Rimdu festival occurs in the best month of the year which is also the busy tourism season in Nepal since the skylines get really clear and wonderful during this time period.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?
The itinerary of our Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 3880 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek does not demand high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents which means you need at least some practices before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least a month prior your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Everest Mani Rimdu Festival.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?
Full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Everest Mani Rimdu Festival. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 4000 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Everest region. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Everest Mani Rimdu Festival. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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