The first celebration of Mani-Rimdu at Monastery of Tyangboche / Thame Monastery (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.

Starting Point: Lukla

Ending Point: Lukla

Duration: 19 Days

Maximum Altitude; 5545m

Lodging: Tea Houses/Lodge

Difficulty Level: Challenging

Highlights: Magnificent views of Everest, Ama-Dablam Himal  & plenty of mountain peaks 

# 3 star hotel in Kathmandu   with Bed & Breakfast 

# Private transportation including airport pickup/drop

# Tea house lodge trek on full board. TIMS Permit, Sagarmatha national park fee

# Experienced guide, porters to carry luggage [2 trekkers:1 porter]

# Staff  salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging 

# All necessary paper works

# Travel and rescue arrangements, All taxes

# Nepal visa fee [ 1 passport size photograph ]

#International airfare to and from Kathmandu 

#Extra night accommodation in  Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from 

mountain [due to any reason]  than the scheduled itinerary

#Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu [and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary]

# Travel and rescue insurance, personal expenses & equipments [ phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.]

# Optional trips and sightseeing if extended

# entrance fee of city sightseeing 

# Any cost of Kathmandu except accommodation on BB plan as per mentioned itinerary 

#Tips for guides and porters

Day  1  Arrival and transfer to Hotel  [ 1336m] 

Day  2  Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with guided. 

Day 3   Flight to Lukla& trek to Phakding [ 2651m]

Day 4   Trek from Phakding - Namche 3450m. 

Day 5   Trek from Namche acclimatize/ day hiking 

Day 6   Trek from Tyanboche [3870m]

Day 7    Trek  from Tyangboche – Dingboche [4360m]

Day 8    Trek from dingboche  - Lobuche [4940m]

Day 9    Trek fromLobuche - Kalapather 5545m. (Everest Base camp) - Lobuche

Day 10  Trek from  Lobuche – Dingboche [ 4360m]

Day 11   Trek from Dingboche – Tyanboche [3870m]

Day 12   Start Manirimdu fistival

Day 13   Mani Rimdu festival

Day 14   Closing ceremony 

Day 15   Trek from Tyanboche - Namche

Day 16   Trek from Namche to Lukla

Day 17    Fly to Kathmandu 

Day 18    Departure from Kathmandu 

Day 19    Final Departure.