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Everest Base camp/ Kalapathar Trek With Mani Rimdu Festival |
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Among the eight of the world's ten highest peaks, Nepal is encumbered with spectacular mountainous vistas. Everest trek in excusably famous, not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain (8848m) but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions and colorful Mani Rimdu festivals and monasteries. The flora and fauna are other ornaments of the Sagarmatha National Park . The story of the yeti is still a mystery to the world from the Khumbu region.
The journey commences in the ancient city of Kathmandu , from where we will take a short flight to the beautiful hillside village of Lukla (1350m). We continue trekking through the lush vegetation of Sagarmatha National Park , enjoying eyecatching pine forests, rhododendron flowers and an abundance of wildlife, to Namche Bazaar (3440m). Here, we will spend one day acclimatizing and enjoying the colorful and vibrant market place. The Sherpa people, whose lifestyle is uniquely different to any other indigenous populace in the world and who are renowned for their hospitality inhabit the villages in which we will be staying. The following days trekking will bring us to the village of Tengboche (3930m), home to the highest Buddhist monastery in the world (4100m), also reputed by photographers as one of the best places to capture the awesome beauty of Mt. Everest (8848m) and its surrounding peaks. The Sherpa festival of Mani Rimdu takes place at the monastery of Tengboche in the Everest region. This trek is specifically designed to coincide with the annual Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery. The festival is held around the full moon of the ninth Tibetan month (usually November). This colorful Sherpa masked dance festival is performed and centered around Tengboche monastery to enhance the wellbeing of the Sherpas by exorcizing demons and evil spirits from the monastery. Our trek coincides with a visit to Tengboche monastery on its final three days of festivities. Seeing colorful dance dramas played out by monks in a spectator packed courtyard of the monastery. This three days festival features masked dances and dramas, which celebrate the victory of Buddhism over the exciting Tibetan bon religion.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp (5450m), we can enjoy spectacular glacial forms and the great sense of triumph from making it ‘all the way'! Now, continuing to Kalapattar viewing point (5550m) to enjoy a majestic sunrise over Mt. Everest . We then retrace our steps back to Lukla village, where we will take a short flight back to Kathmandu , enjoying our last visions of the aweinspiring Himalayan range.
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Everest Base camp/ Kalapathar Trek With Mani Rimdu Festival |
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Fiexed Departure: 29 October 2006 |
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Itinerary: |
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu |
Day 2 |
Sightseeing
Katmandu Valley Sightseeing; pre trek information; evening guide introductions |
Day 3 |
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding |
Day 4 |
Phakding to Namche Bazaar |
Day 5 |
Rest day and acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. |
Day 6 |
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche |
Day 7 |
Practice dancing without masks |
Day 8 |
CHAM Wong (blessing ceremony for the general public) |
Day 9 |
Famous Mask Dances |
Day 10 |
Tengboche to Dingboche |
Day 11 |
Dingboche to Lobuche |
Day 12 |
Lobuje to Gorak shep |
Day 13 |
Gorak Shep to Kalapattar to Lobuje |
Day 14 |
Lobuje to Pangboche |
Day 15 |
Pangboche to Namche Bazaar |
Day 16 |
Namche Bazaar to Phakding to Lukla |
Day 17 |
Flight to Kathmandu |
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Cost |
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US$1100 | €895£601 | A$1434
Grade: |
Moderate/Hard |
Duration: |
17 Days |
Operation: |
LodgetoLodge |
Group Size: |
Min 2 & Max 9. |
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You might have questions with regards to exactly what you are paying and what other benefits you have while travelling with Himalayan Glacier. As your venture operator we consider as many benefits to include in the total price. You have a choice of arranging your own place of stay in Kathmandu; we will just greet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel. Just drop us a line or email us if youfd like us to take care of your hotel reservation. |
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Cost includes: |
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- All domestic flights, buses and cars as per itinerary
- Pretrip services & advice.
- All permits such as National park, Trekking Permit, ACAP, Climbing permits as described in the itinerary.
- All hygienically prepared meals such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner while you are on the trek.
- Use of boiled water reduces mountain pollution and saves money. We provide you with boiled water.
- Down sleeping bags and jackets.
- Free gear bag for your things; use this as a souvenir at home.
- Good quality climbing equipment for peak climbing except for expeditions above 6500m.
- High quality tents, mattresses, pillows and kitchen equipment for treks that require camping.
- Medical Kit Bag for every trek.
- First Aid and Eco trained English Speaking guide.
- Domestic airport tax.
- All private transportation by car, bus and plane.
- Porters as required.
- We provide our staff with insurance, a wellpaid salary, high altitude equipment, food and accommodation.
- Rescue arrangements if necessary. We do not cover the expenses!
- High altitudes chamber bags (PAC) for high altitudes treks, expeditions, Mt. Kailash tours and long private Tibet Tours.
- Group celebration dinner
10 % VAT and 2% TSC.
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Cost does not includes
- International airfare to/from home city;
- Food and Accommodation while you are not on the trek/tour/safari.
- Nepal entry visa costs (~$30.00 p.m).
- Visa extension fees.
- International Airport departure tax.
- Excess baggage charge.
- Travel, trek and expedition medical and evacuation insurance.
- Emergency evacuation charges, if required.
- Personal expenses (e.g. phone calls, laundry, alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, souvenirs, etc.).
- Tips for the staff because it is the sign of the guestfs happiness at the end of the trip. The customary word used is "Bakshis".
- Any loss due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, road blockage due to landslide, etc.
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Note : Whatever the conditions the itinerary stated follow, it is for the visitors who prefer full package programme. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the staffs depends on your choice and financial procurement. We have options for any partial visit as per your requirement regarding your interest and financial condition. |
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