Mani Rimdu (Religious & Spiritual) Festival Trek Autumn
Mani Rimdu (Religious & Spiritual) Festival Trek Autumn
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Trip Overview Trip Overview
Nepal
Country Nepal
 Mt. Everest
Peak Name Mt. Everest
max-elevation
Max. Elevation 3,860m
duration
Duration 12 Days
difficulty
Difficulty Moderate
best-season
Best Season Mar-May and Sep-Nov (Spring/Autumn)
walking-per-day
Walking Per Day 5 - 7 Hours
accomodation
Accommodation Hotel / Lodge
group-size
Group Size 2 - 17 PAX

Mani Rimdu festival is also known as the Chasing of Demons by Spiritual power during the 3 days Celebration. The Mani Rimdu festival Trek is one of the most popular Religious and Spiritual festivals of the Sherpa people (known as Chasing of Demons by Spiritual power during a 3 days Celebration). Mani Rimdu festival is celebrated by only two Oldest Nyingma sect Buddhist monasteries in the Everest region- one at Chiwang Monastery in the Lower part of Everest and one at Tengboche Monastery, uppe...

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Mani Rimdu festival is also known as the Chasing of Demons by Spiritual power during the 3 days Celebration. The Mani Rimdu festival Trek is one of the most popular Religious and Spiritual festivals of the Sherpa people (known as Chasing of Demons by Spiritual power during a 3 days Celebration). Mani Rimdu festival is celebrated by only two Oldest Nyingma sect Buddhist monasteries in the Everest region- one at Chiwang Monastery in the Lower part of Everest and one at Tengboche Monastery, upper part of Everest. The main Rimdu festival dates for 2019 is Set for November 12- 14, 2019. Those who belong to the Nying-Mapa Sect of Tibetan Buddhist is Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) is the Spiritual leader. Which is said to be itself an outgrowth of the Mahayana Tradition. Join our fixed departure date for the most precious buddhist festival trek in the Khumbu region of the Everest region.

Very popular from the last 2 decades since this Tengboche monastery is located at 3,860m, on the way to the Popular Everest Base Camp Trek. Mani Rimdu festival falls on the full moon day of every year in November but the date can be changed according to the Tibetan calendar. The three-day celebrations of Mani Rimdu follow the Ten-day non-stop prayer sessions addressed to the patron deities - seeking “Blessing for the good of all Mankind". The protagonists of all are Guru Rinpoche, the founder of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet. Masked Lamas of Khumbu region perform various religious rituals amidst dancing and singing. Mani Rimdu festival Everest Base Camp Trek is a particular trek that trekkers can Enjoy and learn more from the festival.

Panoramic Everest view trekking with Mani Rimdu festival 12 days is designed for entire adventurous trekkers those who want to sight perfect giant views of Mount Everest with many other high peaks along experiencing Mani Rimdu, the popular festival of Everest region on the same expedition.  Leaving Kathmandu towards Lukla. Triggering our trek forward crossing rhododendron forest, suspension bridge and walking through Dudh Koshi River, and entering through Sagarmatha National Park to sight different rare flora and fauna. further  ahead, enjoying tea shops, viewing monasteries and passing the junction point of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River, we step into Namche Bazaar. Following our trails, we move forward exploring perfect stunning views of Mt. Everest 8,848m, Lhotse (8,516 m/24,940 ft), Nuptse (7,855m/25,772 ft, Makalu (8,463m/27758ft), Pumori (7,161m/23488ft), Tharmarsarku (6,623m/21723ft), Mt. Amadablam. By the time we  reach Tengboche we will observe the Mani Rimdu festival from close to Tengboche Monastery before stepping downhill. Following the trail leaving Tengboche, we descend back to Lukla and catch a flight to Kathmandu to end our Mani Rimdu festival. 

Mani Ramdu is divided into six Preparations:

Construction of the Sand Mandala: Sand mandala is constructed step by step. Colored sand is used to build complicated and symbolic design. Sand mandala takes many days to complete. Defensive blade symbolizing deities are placed around the Mandala. The bowl of Mani Rilwu pills (spiritual medicine) is placed above the center. The Mandala symbolizes the palace of Garwang Thoze Chenpo (Lord of the Dance). Creation of the Buddha of Kindness, the main idol of Mani Rimdu. The mantra "OM AH HUNG RHI, OM MANI PADME HUMG” is repeated thousands of times by the monks during the weeks of ceremony before the public festival. During meditation, they imagine kindness flowing in the form of the mantra, into the Mandala and the Mani Rilwu pills. Kindness then releases out from the Mandala, blessing all those who attend the Mani Rimdu festival.

Wong (The Empowerment): The Wong is the opening day of a public ceremony. It's performed on the full moon day of the Tenth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. The sacred Mani Rilwu (sacred or blessed pills) and Tshereel (pills for long life), are given to everyone attending.

Chham (The dance): The dances take place on the 2nd day of Mani Rimdu.Symbolic demons are conquered, chase away, or transformed to Protectors of Dharma. As the theme of the dance, positive forces fight with those of disorder through the dances. The dances convey Buddhist teaching on many levels from the simplest to the most philosophical. During the dance the monks are believed to become divine beings. The dances are only performed during Mani Rimdu because they are considered to be very Sacred, and not for ordinary entertainment. 

Ser-Kyem: Ser-Kyem is most commonly used to make tea offerings to Dharma guards such as Mahakala. It has two pieces: a larger raised dish-shaped bowl and a smaller raised offering bowl. The smaller is placed in an upright position in the larger dish when the offering is being made. When not in use, the smaller offering bowl is placed upside down in the larger bowl. The food offerings can also be placed in the larger dish when in use.This offering of spiritual nectar is made in many ceremonies. The six dancers represent Ngag-pa, Tantric magicians.

They make offerings of alcohol from silver vessels, and small tormas, to the Lama, Yidam, Khandro, and Shi-Dak (the Earth deities). A Buddhist consultant takes ‘refuge’ in the Lama (spiritual guide), Yidam (personal deity) and Khandro (wisdom dakini). A central theme in Tibetan Buddhist practice is to make offerings to these beings, so that they will help with the virtuous actions which lead to Buddhahood.

The Fire Puja (Jinsak): The Fire Puja is performed in the yard the day after the dances. The Fire Puja is an offering to Agni (the god of fire), and to the Gods of the mandala - to allay all harm in the world. The harm is visualized as dissolving into the grain and butter is burned.

Afterwards, the sand mandala in the temple is pulled to pieces, and the sand is given as an offering to the serpent gods (Nagas).

Chhingpa: The next dance portrays the Four Protecting Ghings, defending the Buddhist faith against attack by demons. Shining paper masks hide the faces of the dancers, each a different color and each displaying a constant smile. The dancers ́ hops are rhythmically accompanied by the beating of cymbals.The dancers charge at children in the audience and scare them for fun.

The Dakini dance is performed genially.  Slow motion dance steps, keeping perfect time with the soft tinkle and slow beat of bells and drums, are performed by five young priests. The dancers are without masks, and portray female spiritual figures; the partners of Padmasambhava. It is believed that they come from his pure land of Shangdok Palri where they live within his mandala. The heralds the imminent arrival of Guru Rinpochhe at the Mani Rimdu.Two of the Ghing are male, and carry cymbals, while the two females carry drums. The males represent skillful means and the females represent wisdom; these two aspects of the path The torma is made from barley flour and decorated with colored butter. It begins by symbolizing the body of the deity, and by the end of the ceremony, symbolizes enlightenment itself. It stands in the front of the mandala on its own shrine, at the very heart of the temple.

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Trip Overview Trip Facts
  • Country: Nepal
  • Location: Khumbu, Everest Region 
  • Trip Length: 12 Days
  • Trip Type: Religious and spiritual 
  • Trek start/end: Lukla/Lukla
  • Trek start: 2810m/9216ft 
  • Activities: Trekking, Hiking
  • Difficulty: Moderate to Adventurous
  • Max Elevation: 3,860m. Tengboche
  • Accommodation: Hotel / Lodge
  • Transportation: Flight and Private Vehicle
  • Festival Starts/Ends: 12.Nov.2019 till 14.Nov.2019
  • Best Month: March-May and Sept-Nov (Spring/Autumn)
  • Group Size: 2 minimum 17 max.
Trip Overview Trip Highlights
  • Mani Rimdu festival trek at Tengboche monastery, one way to Everest base camp is one of the most sacred and fully cultural, religious, and social Buddhist ways to worship once in a year in the month of November.
  • Tengboche Monastery is one of the highest-altitude located Buddhist monasteries in the world
  • Mani Rimdu festival is one of the biggest worship( puja) in the area of the sherpa land of Solukhumbu and Buddhism, also known as the chasing of demons to bring peace, prosperity, and development around the area.
  • Trek to Everest base camp including a very important festival at Tengboche monastery
  • Mani Rimdu festival trek is the best festival Trek in Everest region
Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft] Arrive at any time, Xtreme Climbers vehicle and represent we'll pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to the hotel. Your included activities consist of refreshments, introduction to your guide, as well as an introduction on The Trek.

Today your trip comes to an end. After breakfast at your hotel, you now have free time . If it is the day that you fly back home/ onward travel destination, we will transfer you to the airport on time. Or you could extend your stay or you may get our assistance for additional activities that you are interested in.
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Cost include Cost includes
  • Transportation: Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle as per group size.
  • Members Accommodation in Kathmandu: 2 Night 3* Hotel (Twin Shearing) with BB per schedule program and itinerary
  • Domestic Flight or Overland tourist or reserved private Transport:
    • Flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for both members and supporting staff as per program and scheduled itinerary. 
  • Trekking Permit: All necessary Government paperwork and Lukla VDC Entrance and Sagarmatha National Park Permit
  • Members Accommodation During Trip: Best available Local Teahouse lodge  accommodation / 3 times meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with fresh fruits as long as available during entire trek as per schedule program and itinerary
  • Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide: Highly experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking Sherpa Guide and assistant guide (If the numbers of participants are above 8.pax) and their daily wages.
  • Guide & Porters Wages, Emergency Heli and medical Insurance: Porter service (2.member 1 porter max 30.kg per person) Staff wages, medical and emergency Heli rescue insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.
  • Communication: Radio Walkie-Talkie and  Thuraya SAT Phone will be carried by Guide for emergency use (for member $ 5 per minutes) 
  • Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags, Sun Hat and Face Mask: TWO Members use one Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags to put your Trekking/Expedition gears and stuff during Trekking / Expedition. Sun Hat and Face Mask will be provided as souvenirs.
  • Medical Kit Bag: Medical kit (carried by trekking Guide or supporting staff for basic use only)
  • Government VAT / TAX: Local government VAT / Tax
  • Farewell Dinner: Compliment Farewell Dinner host by XTREME CLIMBER’S
cost_exclude Cost Excludes
  • Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
  • Sightseeing : Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
  • Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. 
  • Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
  • Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
  • Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
  • Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
  • Horse renting and additional porters: Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
  • Tips:  Calculate some tips for staff, Drivers and Porters .
  • Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. Or any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,political disturbance, and strikes etc.

 

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