Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek

Arrival day in Kathmandu via various airlines and transfer to the hotel.

You are reaching Kathmandu received by our staff and guide Adventure Alpine Gorkha Treks transfer to your respective hotel.
Explore around the streets of Kathmandu and Thamel area; trek briefing includes welcome dinner in authentic Nepalese restaurants with culture programs of various ethnic tribes of Nepal.

In Kathmandu preparation for Mani Rimdu trek.

Time in Kathmandu with leisure and exciting sightseeing tour around places of interest and preparation for treks to high Khumbu around the Everest region.

Scenic Flight to Lukla 2,820 m (35 mins) and walk to Phakding 2,654 m- 04 hrs.

As per morning flight time transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal and fly to Lukla of 30-35 mins scenic flight with views of Everest and other high peaks, from Lukla walk to Phakding on the downhill trail with few short ups.

After 3-4 hrs of excellent scenic walks overnight in Phakding village by the Dudh Kosi River located in a gorge within a high rocky cliff of Kongde and Kusum-Kanguru peaks.

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m- 06 hrs.

From Phakding follow Dudh Kosi River upstream to Monjo and into Sagarmatha National Park and walk to Jorsalle and climb high to reach at famous Namche Bazaar after lunch at Jorsalle.
At Namche Bazaar for two overnights with afternoon free to relax and enjoy views of high peaks that seen from your lodge in Namche.

In Namche for rest and acclimatization with a short hike

At Namche rest day for acclimatization and a short hike to scenic view-point, suggested walk above Namche to national park museum with grand views and other options climb high to Everest View Hotel for best views of Everest with Amadablam and adjoining peaks.

Following places to visit while in Namche Bazaar:

Visit Park Museum provides useful information about Khumbu areas with Sherpa culture and history with views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, and an array of peaks a short walk of half-hour both ways. 

Everest View Hotel a steep climb for an hour to reach at Syangboche with an old airstrip then gradual climb for an hour to Everest View Hotel, the first luxury hotels around Khumbu built way back in the late 1970s offers excellent views of Everest and Amadablam.

Trek to Khunde 3,880 m and Khumjung village 3,735 m - 04 hrs

From Namche morning walk involves few hours climb to reach Khumjung and Khunde villages located on a glacial valley quite different than Namche, where you can witness traditional lifestyles and Sherpa lively custom and culture, at Khumjung visit old monastery the only place believed to be of Yeti scalps, visit Khunde and the hospital built by Hillary Foundation.

Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs

Morning walk on the good scenic trail with views of Everest and Amadablam then reach Imjatse
River at Phunke-Tenga for lunch, afternoon climb for two hours within lovely woodland to reach Thyangboche.

On reaching Thyangboche, check into the beautiful lodge with time to visit the monastery and enjoy views of surrounding peaks with Everest and stunning Amadablam.

At Thyangboche to observe the Festivalfestival Mani Rimdu with a short hike.

We have reserved two full days staying at Thyangboche to observe the colorful events, Mani
Rimdu, a sacred ceremony, and festival comprises of a series of events in a sequence of more than three days.

Witness the monks and Lamas with Sherpa people gather within monastery for more than three days as they pray, worship, and perform rituals; a festival celebrated to defeat the demons and to uplift the lives of all people throughout the world.

Where prayers and ceremonial dances and activities performed in colorful attire, monks in elaborately decorated masks fill the courtyards of the monastery; this beautiful trek certainly rewards you with an ideal cultural presentation of the Sherpa people facing great Himalayan picturesque mountain views.

Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.

Retrace the journey back to Namche Bazaar after an enjoyable and exciting time at
Thyangboche walk downhill with few up then on gradual scenic trails to Namche for overnight
Stop, with afternoon free for rest and short walks around the streets of Namche.

Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs.

From Namche downhill to Sagarmatha National Park unto Phakding, after Phakding a few hours walk with last final climb to Lukla, on reaching Lukla transfer into the beautiful cozy lodge for the previous night around the high Khumbu and Everest region.

Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

The morning after early breakfast, flies to Kathmandu, on reaching at Kathmandu airport transfer to the hotel with the evening free at leisure, rest of the day free at leisure.

In Kathmandu for individual activities or short sightseeing tour.

Allowing free and spare day in Kathmandu to relax after a great walk around high Khumbu for the festival Mani Rimdu, on this day rest or join for an optional sightseeing tour at places of interest, reserved also in case of flight delay and cancellation due to adverse weather conditions at Lukla or in the beginning of the trek.

Departure homeward bound or respective countries.

Depart from the hotel as per your time for international flights, where Adventure Alpine Gorkha Treks guides and staff transfer you to Kathmandu International airport, bidding farewell to Himalayan after a grand memory of Everest Mani-Rimdu Festival treks and adventure of a lifetime experience.