Day 6 Dingboche, Everest Base Camp Trek 2016

Fri 18th Dec - Dingboche (4,350m)

Today we spent the day at Dingboche to continue our acclimatisation. We climbed Nangkartshang Peak at 5,100m for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawoche and Ama Dablam.

Day 5 Thyangboche - Dingboche, Everest Base Camp Trek 2016

Thurs 17th Dec - Thyangboche (3,867m) - Dingboche (4,350m)

We descended through the forest to Devoche and a little further on we crossed the rushing Imja Khola. Then climbing steadily the trail enters Pangbouch, at 3,900m, the highest permanent settle in this valley. Ascending the valley, we had lunch at Shomore, after which we left the trees behind and crossed a wooden bridge at the confluence of the Khumbu and Imja Kholas. A short climb and we are at Dingboche, at 4,350m.

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.