Everest View Trekking with Mani Rimdu Festival – 12 Days
Everest view trekking with Mani Rimdu festival 12 days are designed for entire adventurous trekkers who want to sight the perfect giant view of Mount Everest with many other high peaks along experiencing Mani Rimdu, the popular festival of the Everest region on the same expedition.
After sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley, our expedition starts leaving Kathmandu towards Lukla. Triggering our trek forward crossing the rhododendron forest, suspension bridge, and walking through Dudh Koshi River, we reach Sagarmatha National Park to sight different rare flora and fauna. Heading ahead by enjoying tea shops, viewing monasteries, and passing junction points of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River, we stop at Namche Bazaar. Following our trails, we move forward exploring perfect stunning views of many giant mountains including Mount Everest (8,848 m) to reach Tengboche. We observe the Mani Rimdu festival from the close of Tengboche Monastery before stepping downhill. Following the trial leaving Tengboche, we descend back to Lukla and catch a flight to Kathmandu to end our (culture and nature) trekking journey. Mani Rimdu festival is a chain of 19 days of celebrations, celebrated from the first day of the tenth month according to the Tibetan calendar by Buddhist minions. So, interested trekkers can plan their trek throughout the end of October and the beginning of November towards the Everest view trekking with the Mani Rimdu festival.
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 3: Drive to Ramechhap then Fly to Lukla (2,642 m) and start trekking to Phakding (2,562 m)
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 5: Namche Bazaar – (First day of Acclimatization)
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m)
Day 7: Scout Mani Rimdu festival
Day 8: Trek to Dingboche (4,358 m)
Day 9: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 10: Trek to Lukla (2,642 m)
Day 11: Fly to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Day 12: Final Departure
Cost Includes:
Airport Pick up/Drop off in a private vehicle escorted by our office representative
Farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant with a cultural dance show
Sightseeing by the tour guide in a private vehicle.
Entrance fee to the monuments according to the itinerary
2 nights’ accommodation at Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast on a sharing basis
Accommodation at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge is available en-route during the trek (A few nights during the trek with attached bathroom/toilets)
All meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)
All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance
Domestic Airfare for the sector: Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap
Sagarmatha National Park Fees and Khumbu Permit
Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek (upon request)
All government and local taxes as applicable
Cost Excludes:
Nepal Visa
International Airfare
Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu (Except welcome/farewell dinner)
Travel Insurance
Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or Coca-Cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phone bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry, etc.
The cost incurred during emergencies, evacuations,
Tips for Guide, porters, driver
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Following your arrival hour at Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport), our representatives will be there holding greetings in their hands for your deep warm welcome and after putting a smile on your face, they transfer you to a fine tourist standard hotel. Later in the day, we schedule our meeting to discuss the upcoming trek along with finishing all official conditions too.
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation
Today after having our morning delicious breakfast, we move forward for sightseeing toward the major attractions of Kathmandu Valley. Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) will be our targets of the day which can stay on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After enjoying and exploring these wonderful locations, we will be back for preparing and finalizing our equipment and the needs required during the trek. This night, we stay at the same hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Drive to Ramechhap Fly to Lukla (2,642 m) and start trekking to Phakding (2,562 m)
Today after morning breakfast, we will drive around 4 hours to Ramechhap Airport to catch our flight towards Lukla. After (30 to 35 minutes) of leaving Kathmandu along flying over clouds, we land at Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport) and meet our trekking members there. After quick bag packs and arrangements, we develop our trek through downhills and flat trails for four hours to step Phakding. This first night in the Himalayas will be spent at the lodge in Phakding.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Today leaving Phakding behind, we cross several suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River follow its east bank, and enter a pleasing rhododendron forest and small settlements to reach Monjo (Gateway of Sagarmatha National Park). Walking ahead by enjoying tea shops and Monasteries on the way, we will catch a checkpoint after finishing all checking and considerations forward, we develop our step towards the junction point of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers finally after a short hike from there, we reach Namche Bazaar for stay overnight.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar: (First day of Acclimatization)
As Namche Bazaar is already above the height of 3,400 m, proper acclimatization is very essential before adding further altitude. So, this day we don’t move forward but we plan to explore throughout nearby village Khumjung or hike towards the old Sherpa settlement of Thame the leisure time can be spent by visiting the museum or enjoying internet cafes and night will also be spent at the same Lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m)
Today after quitting Namche Bazaar, a short upward hike takes us to the ridge crossing memorial stupa along enjoying the perfect faces of giant peaks offered by Kyangjuma and passing long walls through the rhododendron forest till the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River takes us to Tengboche Monastery. In the remaining hours, we just step and sight the Tengboche monastery where the Rimdu festival is performed and this night will be spent at the lodge in Tengboche.
Day 7: Scout Mani Rimdu festival
Today, we explore Monastery along observe the ceremony and rituals from the close while being performed for whole the day. Mostly we watch the locals and lamas performing their traditional and religious activities and we will also enjoy local foods and drinks offered by the local people. We enjoy every, activity and performance of the festival and we spend this night at the same spot on Tengboche.
Day 8: Trek to Dingboche (4,358 m)
Today exiting the Rimdu festival, we leave Tengboche early morning after having a sweet breakfast following stone steps, a suspension bridge, a flat trail, alpine meadows, and yak herds to reach Dingboche. After stopping there, the remaining time will be spent exploring the highest settlement of the world in Dingboche with additional views of incredible mountains. We will spend this night at Lodge in Dingboche.
Day 9: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Today is the day to face the longest walk of our entire trek. Focusing on the same route that we had developed before, we start our downward walk early morning following Imja Khola along passing the spares and small settlements till Tengboche. Continuing the trail and walking through alpine meadows, rhododendron forests, monasteries, and mini walls finally takes us to Namche Bazaar. Evening hours can be wasted by enjoying in internet cafes or restaurants and we spent this night at Namche Bazaar.
Day 10: Trek to Lukla (2,642 m)
Today after enjoying a delicious breakfast in Namche Bazaar, we step forward aiming to reach Lukla. Crossing numerous pleasing rhododendron forests, suspension bridges, monasteries, and rivers through Monjo, we reach a checkpoint from there we descend to Phakding. After a short hike from Phakding, we reach Namche Bazaar to stay overnight. This is the last day to stay in the Himalayas of Nepal.
Day 11: Fly to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Today we catch our morning flight towards Ramechhap after having a quick morning breakfast. (30 to 35 minutes) flight over the white Himalayas leaving Lukla, we land at Ramechhap Airport and then drive to Kathmandu you can find our comfortable private vehicle will be awaiting your arrival to swiftly you towards a fine hotel. Tonight will have dinner at the popular restaurant enjoying Nepalese ethnic music and dancing to Nepali dishes.
Day 12: Final Departure
Last day of our package, you can be engaged in buying and collecting gifts for your relatives and friends for some hours considering your flight time. We will be there for you to help with arrangements along with our private vehicle taking you to Tribhuwan International Airport focusing on your flight time. Our representatives will be there to wish for your safe journey and successful steps ahead.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. All through these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing the insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying the medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.
