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The most important festival in Tengboche is called the Mani Rimdu. It consists of nine days of ceremonies and meditation (Drupchen). This is concluded by a special blessing ceremony given by Tengboche Rinpoche to the public and the world renowned Mask Dances performed by the monks at Tengboche Monastery
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The following are the approximate dates of Mani Rimdu events this year based on the Tibetan lunar calendar. 12 Oct. 2007: Preparations including making the sand Mandala and Tormas (symbolic offerings made of coloured butter and barley flour)
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| 19 Oct. 2007: Drupchen ceremonies start and continue uninterrupted for 8 days. |
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| 24 Oct. 2007: Monks practice dancing without masks |
| 25 Oct. 2007: Giving the blessing to the general public (Wang) |
| 26 Oct. 2007: Famous Mask Dances preformed by the monks in a special day long ceremony. Afterwards the Sherpa community sing and dance the whole night long. |
| 27 Oct. 2007: Concluding Fire Puja. |
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| Tengboche Monastery |
| This is a fix departure trek ! |
| 16 days full board lodge and tent trek |
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Transfer to the airport, fly to Lukla, have lunch in our Airport Restaurant. After lunch trek to Phakding.
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Trek to Namche Bazaar and overnight camping.
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Tengboche Monastery – ONG – blessing |
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Tengboche Monastery – CHAM – mask dance
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Tengboche Monastery – JINSAK – closing |
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Trek to Dingboche. Overnight camping. |
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Trek to Lobuche. Overnight camping. |
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Climb Kala Patter ( 5,545 m), back to Lobuche. Overnight camping.
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Trek to Pangboche. Overnight camping. |
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Trek to Phortse. Overnight camping. |
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Trek to Khumjung. Overnight in lodge.
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Trek to Phakding. |
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Trek to Lukla. Overnight at Lodge. |
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Fly to Kathmandu. |
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Grading
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| This trek is a mix of moderate and strenuous walks, some 6 to 8 hours a day. In order to enjoy this trek you need to be in good physical condition and exercise regularly. |
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The masked dance is an offering to various holy figures. Through their dancing, the priests protect, purify, and pray for good fortune and longevity on behalf of the multitudes.
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The dance drama consists of fourteen scenes :
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| - The Dance of the Golden Nectar |
| - Messengers of the Guru Rimpoche |
| – Defender of the Faith |
| - Dance of the Drums |
| - Master of the Cemetery |
| - Old Man |
| - Guardians of the Dharma |
| - Dance of the Zur-ra |
| - Dance of the Dakini |
| - the Yogi and the Novice |
| - Dance of the Scavengers |
| - Dance of the Sword |
| - Dance of Spiritual Warfare |
| - Concluding Dance |
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| Accommodation |
| If you want us to arrange your accommodation in Kathmandu before or after the trek, let us know your preference of hotel so that we can arrange your booking accordingly. |
Thyangboche monastery
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himalman
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