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Mani Rimdu Festival Trek

Mani Rimdu Festival Trek

13N 14D Mani Rimdu Festival Trek Itinerary

S.N Mode Route Elev.(m) Duration Overnight Included
1 Flight Arrival Kathmandu Tribhuvan Int'l Airport - Tranfer Hotel 1300 Hotel in Thamel Dinner
2 Drive Kathmandu Hotel - BP High-Way - Manthali Airport (Ramechhap) 474 4/5 Hours Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
3 Flight/Trek Manthali Airport - Lukla Airport - Ghat - Phakding or Monjo 2835 4/5 Hours Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
4 Trek Phakding or Monjo - Jorsalle - Hillary Bridge - Namche Bazaar 3440 7/5 Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
5 Trek Namche Bazaar – Everest View Hotel - Khumjung Village 3790 3/4 Hours Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
6 Trek Khumjung Village - Sanasa - Phungi Thanga - Tengbocue Monastery 3867 4 Hours Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
7 Festival 1st Day Mani Rimdu Festival - 26th Oct 2026 Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
8 Festival 2nd Day Mani Rimdu Festival - 27th Oct 2026 Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
9 Festival 3rd Day Mani Rimdu Festival - 28th Oct 2026 Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
10 Trek Tengboche - Phungi Thanga - Kyangjuma - Sanasa - Namche - Monjo 2835 6/7 Hours Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
11 Trek Monjo Village - Phakding - Ghat - Chheplung - Lukla Airport 2840 5 Hours Guest House Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
12 Flight/Drive Lukla Airport - Manthali Airport - Drive Kathmandu Hotel 1300 4/5 Hours Hotel Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
13 Tours Kathmandu Heritage Site Tours - Rest/Free - Farewell Dinner Hotel Breakfast-Dinner
14 Flight Departure - Kathmandu Tribhuvan Int'l Airport - Own Your Destination Breakfast

         Mani Rimdu Festival of 26th, 27th & 28th Nov 2026

The Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery is more than just a religious celebration—it's a living tradition of Himalayan culture. It blends spirituality, art, community, and ancient wisdom, attracting not only the Sherpa people but also visitors from around the world who trek to the Khumbu region to witness this unique event.

Mani Rimdu Festival is one of the most significant and vibrant Buddhist Pilgrims celebrations in the Everest region of Nepal, particularly observed at the sacred Tengboche Monastery, which is located on the trail to Everest Base Camp Trek. 

History of Mani Rimdu Festival in Tengboche Monastery

  • Mani Rimdu originates from Riwoche Monastery in Tibet and was brought to the Everest region in the early 20th century by Lama Ngawang Tenzing Norbu, the founder of Tengboche Monastery.
  • The festival belongs to the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, and it is a spiritual adaptation of the ancient Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) tradition.
  • "Mani" refers to the Mani mantra – “Om Mani Padme Hum,” the mantra of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), the Buddha of Compassion, while "Rimdu" means a series of rituals and spiritual ceremonies. 
  • The festival was first celebrated in Tengboche around the 1930s, shortly after the monastery was established in 1916.

Spiritual and Cultural Significance

  • The festival symbolizes the victory of Buddhism over the ancient Bon religion and the defeat of evil forces.
  • It is intended to bring peace, prosperity, and blessings to all sentient beings.
  • Mani Rimdu is also a public teaching, allowing Sherpa people and trekkers to witness and participate in profound Tibetan Buddhist rituals.

Mani Rimdu Festival Events and Rituals

  • The festival takes place over 19 days, but the final three days are open to the public and include:                                                                                                                  
  • Wong (Empowerment Ceremony) – The high lama bestows blessings upon the gathered people.
  • Chham (Masked Dances) – Monks perform sacred masked dances portraying the triumph of virtue over evil. These dances are deeply symbolic and full of spiritual meaning.
  • Ser-Kyem Ritual – Offerings are made to the Dharma protectors to ask for their blessings and support.
  • Sand Mandala Creation and Dissolution – A colorful mandala is meticulously created with colored sand and then ritually dismantled to symbolize the impermanence of all things.

When Is Mani Rimdu Celebrated?

  • The festival is held in October or November, according to the Tibetan lunar calendar, specifically on the full moon of the tenth Tibetan month.
  • The exact date changes each year and is calculated by the monastery lamas.

 

Itinerary Details

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Arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Int'l Airport Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) and transfer to Hotel and visit Alliance Adventure, will brief you, your trip Mani Rimdu Festival Trek.

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After breakfast last minutes shopping for Everest View Trek and Packing. After lunch at 2PM drive from Kathmandu Hotel to Manthali Airport (Ramechhap), it takes 4 hours of scenic journey through the hilly terrain, country side of life styel. The jounrey passing through southeast of Araniko and BP highway offers beautiful views. 

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Flight from Manthali Airport to Lukla Airport (2840m/9,315ft) around 15 minutes and trek to Phakding (2610m/8,560ft) 3 hours OR Monjo (2,835m/9,299ft) 5 hours. You will catch a glimpse of some great mountains such as Nupla (5,885m/19,302ft) above Kongde Ridge, Kusum Kang (6367m appears on the right a little later. All along you will be following the northern (left) bank of the Dudh Kosi River. It is important to take these first few days slowly to enable your body to acclimatize and to enjoy the passing scenery and culture.

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Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) 6/4 hours. Namche Bazaar is one of biggest market town in Everest region as Acclimatization place of trekking and expedition. Today it begins on the level ground, relative to the environment in which you are! You will cross the river on a high suspension bridge and begin to climb up to Monjo (2,835m) and on to the gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park Entrance in place to protect and preserve this beautiful environment. There is a good rest stop on the way up to where you will see people gathered, admiring the first real chance to see Everest in the distance. On the way up today, you will be rewarded with views of Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache Peak than we reach Namche Bazaar.

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The trek from Namche Bazaar to Khumjung is a beautiful journey in the Everest region, offering stunning views and cultural experiences of Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region. The trail enjoy panoramic views of peaks like Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Mount Everest in the distance and offering a chance to take in a bird's-eye view of Namche Bazaar. The walking through to Everest View Hotel, you'll pass the Syangboche Airstrip, one of the highest airstrips in the world. The Everest view Hotel offering a fantastic iconic hotel is perched at 3,880M, and is famous for its stunning panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. The trail leading to known as the "Green Village" due to the green roofs of its houses Khumjung Village.

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Trek from Khumjung Village to Tengboche Monastery (3,867m/12,687ft). Today your journey starts with excellent views of Ama Dablam and Everest among others along the way through. From Sanasa trail descends to Phunki Thanga from where you have a 2-hour climb to Tengboche Monastery, one of the biggest Monasteries in Solu Khumbu region. You will come to a stone gate which marks the entrance to Tengboche, the religious center of the Khumbu region offers breathtaking views of Ama Dablam, often referred to as the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas." Tengboche Monastery, also known as Dawa Choling Gompa, is one of the most significant spiritual and cultural landmarks in the Everest region. It is a central highlight for trekkers en route to Everest Base Camp. The Monastery established in 1916, is a key religious site for Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. It belongs to the Nyingma sect. The trekkers and climbers stop here to receive blessings for safe journeys. Surrounded by the majestic Himalayan peaks, including Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. The view of Ama Dablam from Tengboche is iconic.
 

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The first day of the Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery is known as the Wong or (Wang) Ceremony — the empowerment day. It marks the official beginning of the three-day public celebration, which usually draws a large gathering of Sherpa villagers and trekkers from around the world.
The first day is dedicated to purifying negative karma, opening the mind for spiritual realization, and receiving blessings. It also marks the spiritual empowerment of the community, as locals believe these blessings bring peace, harmony, and protection for the year ahead.

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The second day of the Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery is the most colorful, dramatic, and public part of the celebration. It is devoted to the sacred mask dances, known as “Chham”, performed by monks in elaborate costumes. This day is both spiritually symbolic and a grand cultural display, drawing large crowds of locals and international trekkers.

Monks wear vibrant silk robes, handcrafted masks, and headdresses representing specific deities. The courtyard of Tengboche Monastery becomes a lively stage, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, especially Ama Dablam. Locals gather in traditional attire, offering food, tea, and blessings to one another.
 

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The third day is final day of the Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery is a joyful and symbolic conclusion to this sacred three-day event. After the blessing ceremonies on the first day and the ritual dances on the second, the third day blends spiritual release, communal harmony, and celebration of life.

Life is impermanent, yet beautiful. Evil has been subdued, blessings received, and the spiritual journey continues. The Mani Rimdu’s conclusion is both an ending and a beginning — a renewal of commitment to compassion, awareness, and inner peace.

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Trek from Tengboche to Monjo Village (2635m) 6/7 hours, is a beautiful and moderately challenging segment of the Everest Base Camp Trek, descending through lush forests, picturesque villages, and alongside the Dudh Koshi River. Early in the visit to the Tengboche Monastery, the largest in the khumbu region, offering breathtaking views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and other peaks. The trail descends steeply through rhododendron forests to Phunki Tenga, a small settlement near a suspension bridge. After crossing the river, a moderate uphill climb leads to Kyangjuma, with panoramic views of the Himalayas with continues through to Namche Bazaar. The final stretch involves a gradual descent through pine forests, passing through small villages like Jorsale, before reaching Monjo, located at the edge of Sagarmatha National Park.

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The trek from Monjo to Lukla Airport (2,840m) 5 hours, marks the final leg of the Everest region of Mani Rimdu Festival. It’s mostly a descent through picturesque villages, suspension bridges, and forested trails, though there are some challenging uphill sections. The final stretch involves a gradual ascent to Lukla, passing through villages and celebration of appreciation and create lasting memories with Guide and Potters.

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Flight from Lukla Airport to Manthali Airport to Drive Kathmandu: Early in the morning check into the Lukla Airport and flight to Manthali Airport and then Drive to Kathmandu Hotel, rest and enjoy the Hot Shower after long your Mani Rimdu Festival trekking.

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After breakfast tour guide will explore the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu’s Landmarks that are considered World Heritage Sites; including the historic Durbar Square, the houses of living Hindu goddess and “Kumari House’’.

Swayambhunath; stands top of the top hill and west of the city, people mostly know as “Monkey Temple”. This has been registered in UNESCO heritage site.

Buddhanath stupa is 5 km east of Kathmandu, one of the largest in the world and number of monasteries and many Tibetan artifacts selling shops.

Pashupatinath is the Hindus holy pilgrims, most impotent Hindu Temple in Nepal and all over from India. Bathing at occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the Ghats and Stands on the banks of Bagmati River.

After this pleasant Adventure Mani Rimdu Festival Trek, we will offer you Nepali typical culture dinner and Alliance Adventure hand over your Trekking Permit, TIMS Card and Certificate for the Nepal Adventure memory of your life.

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Departure to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Int'l Airport after a wonderful Mani Rimdu Festival Trek. Today is last day in Nepal and last minutes shopping for family's, frineds, packing and Alliance Adventure departure to the airport for your onward destination to your country.

Include/Exclude

What are Included In My Package ?

  • Arrival Pick-Up and Departure transportation.
  • 3N Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu + Breakfast.
  • Flight ticket from Manthali Airport to Lukla Airport to Manthali Airport including airport taxes.
  • Kathmandu Hotel to Manthali Airport to Kathmandu Hotel by Private Transportation.
  • All accommodations, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Tea, Coffee, Hot Lemon/Ginger Honey, Cold drinks; coke, Fanta, sprite, mineral water, drinking boiling water, during your trek.
  • Hot shower, Camera battery, Mobile charging and WiFi.
  • Trekking Duffel bag waterproof.
  • Warm down Jacket, Sleeping Bag, and walking pole.
  • Friendly English Speaking Lincese holder Trekking Guide and helpful Potters and lodging fooding during the trek.
  • Medical Insurance for Guide and Potters.
  • Sagarmatha National Park Fee, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee and TIMS Cards.
  • Basic Medical Kit Bag for the trek.
  • All government and local taxes if necessary.
  • Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour and temple entrance fee.

What are excluded from the package ?

  • Phone calls, laundry, beer and bar bills.
  • Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner.
  • Tips for guide and potters.
  • Mountain high altitude Sickness Insurance.
  • International flight ticket and Nepal entry visa fee.

Traveller Useful Information

Highlights of the Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery

1. Wong (Wang) Blessing Ceremony

  • Spiritual empowerment ceremony conducted by the high lama.
  • Public receives blessings for protection, peace, and good fortune.
  • Marks the official start of the festival's main events.

2. Sacred Mask Dances (Chham)

  • Monks perform ritual dances in colorful masks and costumes.
  • Symbolic stories of good triumphing over evil.
  • The most visually striking and dramatic part of the festival.

3. Sand Mandala Creation and Dissolution

  • Intricate mandala made from colored sand represents the universe.
  • After days of creation, it is ritually dismantled to symbolize impermanence.
  • A powerful visual teaching of Buddhist philosophy.

4. Fire Puja (Jinsek)

  • Ritual fire offering to remove negative energies and obstacles.
  • Invokes spiritual cleansing and blessings for all beings.


5. Humor and Comic Relief

  • On the final day, comic dances and satirical skits lighten the mood.
  • Reminds everyone that joy and laughter are part of the spiritual path.

6. Breathtaking Himalayan Setting

  • Set against the majestic backdrop of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
  • A sacred celebration in one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes.

7. Spiritual Atmosphere and Community Unity

  • Deep sense of devotion and togetherness among monks, locals, and visitors.
  • A rare opportunity to witness authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture.
  • Builds connection between tradition, spirituality, and daily life.

Why Do the Mani Rimdu Festival Trek?

  • Mani Rimdu Festival Trek combines the best of Himalayan trekking, authentic Buddhist culture, and a once-in-a-year spiritual celebration.
  • Mani Rimdu is one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist festivals in the Everest region.
  • Held only once a year at Tengboche Monastery, it’s a deeply spiritual experience with rituals, blessings, and sacred dances.
  • You witness centuries-old monastic traditions not staged for tourists, but lived by the Sherpa people.

Cultural Immersion with the Sherpa Community

  • See the Sherpa people gather in their finest traditional attire.
  • Experience their warmth, hospitality, and deep-rooted Buddhist values.
  • Learn how faith, mountains, and everyday life are deeply connected.
  • The trek follows part of the Everest Base Camp route, one of the most iconic trails in the world.
  • You’ll pass through charming villages like Namche Bazaar, Phakding, and Tengboche.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and more.

Spiritual Experience in the Himalayas

  • The festival provides blessings, teachings, and rituals that nourish the soul.
  • Meditate with monks, spin prayer wheels, and listen to ancient chants echo through the mountains.
  • A rare opportunity for inner peace and reflection.
  • Perfect for those looking for something different than a standard trek.
  • Time your visit with the festival in October/November, when the weather is clear and the views are spectacular.
  • Combine a cultural event with a world-class adventure.
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