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The Everest Trek and the Mani Rimdu Festival
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If you’ve ever dreamed of setting eyes on Mt. Everest, then this is the trek for you. Leaving Kathmandu, fly into Lukla for a 17 day trek (includes festival days) into the very heartland of the High Himalayas; passing through Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Kumjung, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuje and Gorak Shep, make your way towards Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. The trail will take you through a region of awe-inspiring mountain scenery as it climbs through the homelands of the Sherpa people.
The Mani Rimdu Festival will be held in Tengboche towards the end of October. A most important religious event in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar, the Mani Rimdu runs for nine days with ceremonies and processions, culminating with the spectacular Mask Dances performed by the monks of Tengboche Monastery in a day long ceremony. This noisy and colourful festival takes place in a spectacular setting; a mediaeval monastery just below the stunningly beautiful peak of Amadablam. We are fortunate that the timing of this year’s trek allows us the opportunity to attend and we plan to be in Tengboche for the last 2 days of the festival only, when the major events will take place.
Trek Data
16 night tea houses/lodges; 4 -7 hrs walking a day, 3 acclimatisation days built in; Local guide; sherpa/porters to carry your main pack so that you only carry a day pack. The trail is well formed climbing upward from 2,640m to 5,160m being the highest overnight point. This trek is graded moderate to strenuous making it only suitable to those who are in good health, hiking fit and comfortable with extended hill walking. Although not a difficult trail in itself, the high altitude encountered makes it more tiring. Meals are not included during the trek, please allow US$20 per day.
Other inclusions
- The Kathmandu Valley - home to the sister cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, the Kathmandu Valley is the cradle of Nepali culture. Visiting these cities is like stepping back in time, an indescribable experience. Ancient temples, narrow twisting streets, intricately carved architecture, and a way of life which seems trapped in the past.
- Rafting on the Seti - 1 night/2 days. The Seti, a grade 3 river winds its way through a remote and beautiful region and its waters are said to be the warmest in Nepal! Camp in tents on the river bank, all meals. Magical and such fun!
- Royal Chitwan National Park - 2 night / 3 day “Island Jungle Resort” stay, elephant safaris in search of rhino, crocodiles, tigers, birds and other wildlife.
Price
Includes – group based flights Auckland to Auckland,4 internal flights within Nepal, trek permit, trek guide / porters, 16 nights teahouses. Hotel KTM, nights, 1 night rafting tent camp, 2 nights jungle resort, transports/sights/activities as per itinerary. Meals – breakfast at hotel stays, all meals while rafting and at jungle resort. No meals while trekking. A US$50 tipping fund for the trek and rafting guides / porters, please note that this figure may need to be supplemented.
Excludes – any other service of any kind or any expenditure not mentioned above, travel insurance, any departure or flight related taxes payable either at ticket purchase or at check in, any visas or documentation required.
Interested?
2010. Departure - Cancelled
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Everest Trek, |
| Departure (ex Auckland): |
To be advised |
| Estimated Price: 2010 |
$7500 |
| Minimum Number: |
7 |
| Days: |
24 |
| Trip Status: |
Keep Me posted list for future departures |
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