Day 4 Thyangboche Monastery

The Mani Rimdu is one of the most fascinating high Himalayan Buddhist festivals observed every year in November in Tengboche Monastery just south of Mount Everest. Mani Rimdu is a sacred ceremony and series of events of empowerment. The festival consists of nine days of ceremonies and meditation, called Drupchen. This is concluded by a special blessing ceremony given by resident Rinpoche to the general public followed by the world renowned Mask Dances performed by the monks.

Day 4 Kyanjuma - Thyangboche, Everest Base Camp Trek 2016

Wed 16th Dec - Kyanjuma (3,600m) - Thyangboche (3,867m)

This morning we descended to the river; crossed the river at a small settlement of Phunki Thangkha at 3,250m. Then we climbed steeply through the forest to Thyangboche.

Day 3 Namche Bazaar - Kyanjuma, Everest Base Camp Trek 2016

Tues 15th Dec - Namche Bazaar (3,440m) - Kyanjuma (3,600m)

We climbed steeply out of Namche Bazaar to the Everest Base View Hotel. Built by the Japanese this spectacularly situated hotel with a wonderful view of Everest. Continuing the trek, we trekked to the villages of Kunde and Khumjung set below Khumbila, the rocky peak sacred to all Sherpas. In Kunde we visited the local school and the Edmund Hillary Hospital and then on to the monastery in Khumjung. Descending back to the main trail we spent the night at Kyanjuma.