Everest Mani Rimdu Festival November 12/13/14, 11 Days 2012 Fixed Departure!
This is one of the most popular family trekking destinations in Nepal which was UNESCO listed the park as a world heritage site in 1979 for its unique natural diversity, traditional Sherpa cultures and beautiful landscape as well as spectacular scenery of world’s greatest mountains. Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is known in Nepal as “Sagarmatha” (Head of the Oceans) for centuries. Likewise, it is called “Chomolongma” (The mother goddess of the world) by Sherpa, the brave Himalayan ethnic tribe. You can see panoramic view of Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7855m), Amadablam (6812m), Khongde Himal (6200m), Thamserku (6430m) and holy mountains Khumbila (5761m) etc. Our experienced kid friendly and helpful guide leads you in the hiking distance based on slow-paced-travel and along the well-used trail during the trekking days. Children under 5 years will have the option of hiking or being carried in Baby Rucksack (which your child is safely harnessed into) by our helpful, smiling and well English spoken crews or horse riding. Every year, in the Khumbu region of Nepal, this Buddhist Dance Drama is enacted by the monks of Tengboche Monastery. The site of this high altitude entertainment is in the Gompa. Tengboche is translated as 'sacred bowl' and commands a view over a clearing ringed by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The festival of Mani Rimdu is a three-day affair, taking place straight after October's full moon. Sherpas and travelers alike flock to the scene to be entertained, and educated about the fundamentals of Buddhism as practiced by the Sherpa people of Nepal. The dances emanate from Tibet's Rongbuk Monastery on the northern side of Mount Everest, and depict the triumph of Buddhism over the earlier 'Bon religion. The preparations of the festival are The Sand Mandala, The Empowerment, The Fire Puja and Mask Dance by monks. Hundreds of Sherpas from all over Khumbu attend the performance, as it is an important social occasion as well as an entertaining spectacle.
Highest elevation: 3860m
Trek style: Lodge Trek
Major attraction: Mani Rimdu Festival (Famous Mask Dances performance by Monks), excellent Himalayan scenery, various ancient monasteries, traditional Sherpa culture and way of life,
Fixed Departure Trek!
Itinerary in detail:
Day 1; 07 November 2012: Arrival in Kathmandu and meet our staff/crew at airport and transfer to hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing, relax
Day 2; 08 November 2012: Full Day Sightseeing in world heritage sites by private vehicle
Our tour guide introduces you in the world heritage sites such as Bouddhanath, Pasupatinath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square by private vehicle. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3; 09 November 2012: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m by Flight & trek to Phakding 2610m (3/4 hours)
After 45 minutes fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and will have breakfast and then continue our family journey passing many Buddhist monuments during the trail and finally we reach in Phakding which takes about 3 hours. We will have lunch there. Evening time, we go for village tour with our guide. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 4; 10 November 2012: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m (5/6 hours)
In the morning after breakfast we start from hotel and we reach in Monjo after 3 hours walk passing many suspension bridges with good view of Mt. Thamserku and we should entry our permit and will have lunch in Jorsalle. Then we start to climb steep up slowly passing high suspension bridge till Namche Bazar which takes about 2 and half hour. We have a great view of Khwangde Range and Thamserku. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 5; 11 November 2012: Acclimatization Day:
In this day, we will hike to Everest view hotel for panoramic and spectacular view of mountains. It takes 2 hours to reach there and enjoy the view of the mountains. Then we climb down to Khumjung village for the visit monastery and Khumjung Hillary School. It takes about 1 hour. We can see Skull of Yeti inside the Monastery. This is the biggest Sherpa village in Khumbu region. Again we continue our trek to Khunde village which takes about 1 hour. We will have lunch there and visit the old monastery and Khunde Hospital. We come back to our hotel in Namche via Syangboche village. It takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 6; 12 November 2012: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3860m (4/5 hours)
In the morning, we start our trek like the day before. The level trail continues till reaching Kyanjuma village and takes about 1 & half hour. Then it climbs down to the Dudh Kosi River and crosses a suspension bridge. We can see a series of picturesque water driven prayer wheel. Then we will have lunch in Phungi Thangna. The steep ascent brings us to Tengboche village. We can visit the monastery in the evening. The views of the mountains, Sunrise as well as Sunset are spectacular in the morning and evening. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 7; 13 Nobember 2012: Tengboche Mani Rimdu Festival:
Full day we will watch the famous mask dance performed by monks in front of Tengboche Monastery.
Day 8; 14 Nobember 2012: Trek from Tengboche to Namche 3440m (4/5 hours)
This day after breakfast, we return back same way to Namche bazaar. Firstly our trail steep descents to Dudh Kosi River and again trail ascent brings us to reach Kyangjuma village and it takes 3 hours. We will have lunch there. After lunch the trail continues straight until reaching Namche and takes about 2 hours to reach. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 9; 15 November 2012: Trek from Namche to Lukla 2840m (6/7 hours)
In the morning, we will leave the Namche Bazar and trail descents through pine trees and cross the high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Then our trail continues River side and we arrive in Jorsalle and it takes about 2 and half hours. We continue again our trek until reaching Phakding with crossing several bridges about 1 and half hours walk. We will have our lunch there. After lunch our trail continues until Lukla with passing up and down which takes about 2 hours. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 10; 16 November 2012: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu by flight (45min)
Early in the morning fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Full day free for shopping.
Day 11; 17 November 2012: Transfer to International Airport according to flight schedule.
Trek Quotation per Person in Group Size Basis:
Group Size; 2-4 persons; USD 1393 per person
Group Size; 5-8 persons; USD 1332 per person
Group Size; 9-12 persons; USD 1272 per person
Group Size; 13-16 persons; USD 1211 per person
Group Size; 17-20 persons; USD 1151 per person
25% Child Discount on above the Adult Cost.
Our Tour Package Includes:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
- Domestic flight ticket KTM/Lukla/KTM and airport tax.
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at Standard hotel in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
- All transportation by private car/van/bus.
- Lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek.
- 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples), their
food & accommodation, salary, equipments & insurance.
- Sagarmatha National Park permit and all necessary permits.
- First Aid Medical Kit Box.
- Tourist service charge, Vat.
- Office Service charge.
- All Government Tax.
Doesn't include:
- Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance.
- International air fare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
- Items and expenses of personal nature.
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone, internet.
- Personal Trekking Equipments.
- Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
- Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance, and
strikes etc.
- Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
- Horse renting and additional porters due to natural calamities during the trek.
- Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
Note: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Important: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
(Moderate to strenuous) [ Explain ]
Price
USD
EUR
SFr
USD
EUR
SFr
1,450.00
1,160.00
1,318.18
Trip Dates
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| 07.11.2012 | 17.11.2012 | Trip is guaranteed | >> Book now |
| 07.11.2013 | 17.11.2012 | Limited places | Please call us! |
TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.