Everest Region Trek

Mani Rimdu Festival @ Tengboche

14 days / 13 nights

Moderate

Max 3870m

Mountain Lodges

Min 4 / Max 12

Oct–Nov

Best time to go

Best15 Mar – 15 May & 1 Oct – 30 Nov

Shoulder15 Feb – 14 Mar & 16 May – 10 Jun & 15 Sep – 30 Sep & 1 Dec – 15 Dec

No scheduled departures11 Jun – 14 Sep & 16 Dec – 14 Feb

Why these dates? Responsible Adventures selects departure periods based on weather, trail or road conditions, high-pass accessibility and the overall quality of your experience — not simply whether the destination is technically accessible.

Overview

Time a Khumbu trek with the vivid Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery — masked dances, Sherpa culture and Everest scenery.

Day by day

Arrive in Kathmandu

Welcome and festival briefing.

Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding

Mountain flight and gentle walk.

Trek to Namche Bazaar

Into the Khumbu hub (3,441m).

Namche acclimatisation

Everest View Hotel and market day.

Trek to Tengboche

Arrive for the festival build-up.

Mani Rimdu masked dances

Full day of ceremonies and Cham dances.

Festival & blessing day

Empowerment rituals and Sherpa feasting.

Trek to Dingboche

Continue higher into the alpine zone.

Dingboche acclimatisation

Ridge hike for mountain views.

Trek to Chhukung / viewpoint

Optional high walk beneath Lhotse.

Trek down to Tengboche

Return through the forest trail.

Trek to Namche

Descend to the hub.

Trek to Lukla

Final walk and crew farewell.

Fly to Kathmandu & depart

Return flight and onward departure.

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