Everest with Mani Rimdu Festival
Combine the iconic Everest Base Camp trek with the vibrant Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche (Nov 5–7, 2025). Explore Sherpa villages, monasteries, and Himalayan landscapes, and enjoy breathtaking views from Kalapathar. November offers clear skies and ideal trekking conditions.
5500m
16 days
6+
moderate
lukla
Hiking and Trekking
lukla
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ramechhap
16 days
Domestic flight
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Everest Base Camp Trek with Mani Rimdu Festival
Experience the majestic Everest region combined with the vibrant Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery. This unique journey blends high-altitude trekking with rich cultural immersion, offering an unforgettable Himalayan adventure.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most iconic treks in the world. Following in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary, the trail takes you from Lukla Airport through breathtaking landscapes, towering glaciers, and dramatic ridge-lines, bringing you close to some of the world’s highest and most stunning peaks.
Along the route, trekkers will meet the warm and hospitable Sherpa communities, exploring their traditional lifestyle, colorful festivals, and ancient Buddhist monasteries. You will also encounter carved Mani stones, prayer flags, prayer wheels, and hear the melodic chanting of prayers for well-being, creating a deeply spiritual experience. The trek culminates at Kalapathar (5,545 m), offering a spectacular close-up view of Mount Everest.
Mani Rimdu Festival:
The Mani Rimdu Festival is held annually at Tengboche Monastery, typically from 12th to 15th November, according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. The exact dates are announced by the head Lama of the monastery. This vibrant festival, marked by sacred dances, rituals, and prayers, provides a rare opportunity to witness Sherpa culture and Buddhist traditions up close.
Why November is ideal:
November falls in the autumn season, offering clear skies, stable weather, and comfortable trekking temperatures, making it the perfect time to combine the Everest Base Camp trek with the Mani Rimdu Festival.
This trek is perfect for travelers seeking both adventure and cultural enrichment, offering awe-inspiring mountain vistas alongside the spiritual richness of the Everest region.
Highlights:
Trek to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar (5,545 m) for stunning mountain views.
Witness the Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche Monastery.
Explore Sherpa villages, monasteries, and cultural traditions.
November trekking with clear skies and ideal weather.
A perfect mix of adventure and spiritual experience.
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu / Meet & Greet
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport. Our Staff member meets you and transfers you to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and preparation for trekking
Morning wake-up and breakfast in hotel.
Our guide will meet you in your hotel and brief you about the upcoming trekking. He will guide you through all the formalities and necessary paper-works required for the trekking.
After that, we then do a Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley of famous UNESCO world heritage sites like Boudhanath, one of the largest Stupas in the world; Swayambhunath, a famous monkey temple and Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple complex. Apart from Sightseeing, we also get TIMS card and permits for our trekking on this day. In the evening, we do initial preparation for the trekking.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2840 m) & trek to Phakding (2610 m): Walking distance: 7.5 km: 3 hours
After an early breakfast, we take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840 m), which takes approximately 35 minutes. The Lukla flight is considered one of the most dramatic short-distance flights in the world. The airport sits on a hillside with a single runway that drops steeply into the valley below, surrounded by towering mountains—a thrilling experience from start to finish. Upon arrival, the crisp Himalayan air and dramatic mountain landscape mark the beginning of our adventure.
From Lukla, we begin our trek along the trail toward Cheplung Village, enjoying spectacular views of the sacred Mount Khumbila. The trail then gradually descends to Phakding, a charming village in the Dudh Koshi River valley. Along the way, the scenery features emerald-like hills and the distant sight of Kusum Kanguru Mountain. Phakding offers cozy guesthouses and lodges, making it an ideal first stop.
Overnight: Guesthouse in Phakding
Note: Weather in Lukla can be unpredictable, and flights may be delayed or canceled. If this occurs, you will need to return to your hotel in Kathmandu. Accommodation and transportation for this night are not included. In case of continued delays, there is an option to take a helicopter flight to Lukla at an additional cost of approximately USD 500, quoted by the airline on the day of travel. While rare, it is important to be aware of this possibility.
- Airport Pick-up and drop Service
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu (twin sharing basis) with breakfast
- Guided Tour of Kathmandu valley with an experienced tour guide
- Sightseeing charges and Entry fees
- 2 way domestic flight ( KTM – LUK and LUK – KTM)
- Accommodation during the trek (teahouse / guesthouse / homestay)
- All meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Transportation (tourist coach / local bus / private vehicle)
- Experienced licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Local government Entry Permit of Rs. 2000 (started in 2018)
- Insurance of the Guide and Porter
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Trekking Permit Card
- Medical kits carried by the guide
- All necessary paper works, office service charge and all Government Taxes
Optional Add-Ons:
- Porter (cost: 20 USD per day, carries 15 - 20 kg load. Porter’s accommodation, transport and meal is paid by the company)
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (in case if you don‘t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- Travel insurance (Mandatory: Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ m)
- International airfare and Visa costs (you can get Visa upon arrival at the airport)
- Personal interest items or gears
- Tips to guide / driver / porter
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Beverage and Drink Items / Other Extra facilities like hot shower during trek
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in “What’s Included” section
Fixed departures
Start
31st October, 2025
End
16th November, 2025
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