Religion:
The Sherpas belong to the Nying-Mapa sect of Tibetan Buddhist which is self an outgrowth of the Manayana tradition Guru Rimpoche (Padma-Sambhawa an Indian yogi) is regarded as the founder of this old sect and spirtual leader. Legendarily born of a lotus in the middle of a lake, it is to Guru Rimpoche that the Prayers and maniwall inscriptions are address as ""OM MANI PADME HUM'', Hail to the jewel of the lotus. Religious book recount that Guru Rimpoche was a powerful Magician and sorcerer.
Festivals:
Sherpas celebrate many ceremonies in the region, including marriage ceremonies, Funerals, manning of a child, driving out evilspirits, obtaining Sonam (Merit) and other offerings to be made in the name of the local gods.
Mani-Rimdu:
The first celebration of Mani-Rimdu at Monastery of Tyangboche (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.
Trek type: Camping/ Tea house
Trek Grade: Moderate with some challenging sections
Duration: 19 Days (14 Days trekking)
Activities: Trekking, camping, sightseeing, rock-climbing (option)
Best time to go: September- October, March-April
ITINERARY: Mani-Rimdu Festival (Evereast Region) - 19 Days
Day 01: Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities 1336m
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2800m) then trek to Phakding 2640m
Day 04: Namche Bazeaar 3440m
Day 05: Rest day in Namche for acclimatisation - short morning hike
Day 06: Thyangboche 3870m
Day 07: Rest day at Tyangboche (Mani-Rimdu festival)
Day 08: Rest day at Tyanbouche( Mani-Rimdu festival)
Day 09: Dingbuche 4360m
Day 10: Rest day
Day 11: Loubuche 4930m
Day 12: Kala Patter (5545m) then to Lobuche
Day 13: Pangboche 3867m
Day 14: Khumjung 3780m
Day 15: Phakding 2640m
Day 16: Lukla 2800m
Day 17: Kathmandu by air 1336m
Day 18: Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing at Balliju Cliff - additional cost
Day 19: Trip concludes in Kathmandu:
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