Sherpas belong to the Nying-Mapa sect of Tibetan Buddhist which is self an outgrowth of the Manayana tradition Guru Rimpoche (Padma-Sambhawa an Indian yogi) is regarded as the founder of this old sect and spirtual leader. Legendarily born of a lotus in the middle of a lake, it is to Guru Rimpoche that the Prayers and maniwall inscriptions are address as ""OM MANI PADME HUM'', Hail to the jewel of the lotus. Religious book recount that Guru Rimpoche was a powerful Magician and sorcerer.

Sherpas celebrate many ceremonies in the region, including marriage ceremonies, Funerals, manning of a child, driving out evilspirits, obtaining Sonam (Merit) and other offerings to be made in the name of the local gods. Mani-Rimdu Festival

Mani Rimdu, a very important festival to the Sherpas, falls on the full moon day of Tibetan ninenth month (October/November/December). The three day celebrations of Mani Rimdu follow the ten-day non-stop prayer sessions addressed to the parton deities - seeking " blessing for the good of all mainkind". The portagoniest of all is Guru Rimpoche, the founder of Vajrayan Buddism in Tibet. Masked Lamas of Khumbu region perform various religious rituals amidts dancing and singing.

The first celebration of Mani-Rimdu at Monastery of Tyangboche(Everest region) seems to have taken place some time in 1930. It originates from Rongbukh Monastery in Tibet Mani-Rimdu is a prayer ceremony where the Monks put on masks representing divine personages and perform ritual dances.The spectators of devotion come from many village to gain Sonam (merit) from the head Lama's blessing and making corn and grain contributions to the Monk's community. Mani-Rimdu normally takes place every year in the month of November (full moon, it can be changed depending upon Tibetan Calender) and at-least for three days.This period coincides with the cessation of work in the village at the end of harvesting. Mani-Rimdu is the only big social event that draws together large crowds from all villagers in the Khumbu region.

Optional Program 01

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel 3 star with air-condition( 1310M)
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with guided & Trek Preparations.
Day 03: flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2610M)
Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche 3450m.
Day 05: Namche acclimatisation/ day hiking to Museam, Khumjung Village
Day 06: Trek Namche to Phortse Tenga (3675M)
Day 07: Trek Phortse Tenga to Macharmo (4470M)
Day 08: Trek Machermo To Gokyo Ri (4790) 2005
Day 09: Gokyo valley (day hiking) & Acclimatisation or Rest day
Day 10: Trek Gokyo to Gokyo La and Thaknak 4690m.
Day 11: Trek Thaknak to Chola La pass 5250m - DZongla( 4830M)
Day 12: Trek Dzongla to Lobuche (4910m.)
Day 13: Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep-Everest Base Camp(5545m).Back Lobuche
Day 14: Trek to Dingboche
Day 15: Trek Dingboche To Tengboche ( 3820M)
Day 16: Starting Mani Rimdu Festival 2006
Day 17: Continue Festival( Monk Dance)
Day 18: Continue Festival( worship and Dances Continue)
Day 19: Tengboche - Monjo
Day 20: Manjo - Lukla
Day 21: Lukla - Kathmandu By Flight & Transfer to Hotel rest of the time for shopping
Day 22: Final Depature to Airport and Fly back to Home from Nepal.

Optional Program 02

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel 3 star with air-condition( 1340M)s
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with guided & Trek Preparations.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2610M)
Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche 3450m.
Day 05: Namche acclimatisation/ day hiking to Museam, Khumjung Village
Day 06: Namche to Tengboche (3675M)
Day 07: Starting Mani Rimdu Festival 2005
Day 08: Continue Festival( Monk Dance)
Day 09: Continue Festival( worship and Dances Continue)
Day 10: Trek Tengboche to Macharmo (4470M)
Day 11: Trek Machermo To Gokyo Ri (4790)
Day 12: Gokyo valley (day hiking) & Acclimatisation or Rest day
Day 13: Trek Gokyo to Gokyo La and Thaknak 4690m.
Day 14: Trek Thaknak to Chola La pass 5250m - DZongla( 4830M)
Day 15: Trek Dzongla to Lobuche (4910m.)
Day 16: Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep-Everest Base Camp(5545m). Back to Lobuche
Day 17: Trek to Dingboche
Day 18: Tengboche - Monjo
Day 19: Manjo - Lukla
Day 20: Lukla - Kathmandu By Flight & Transfer to Hotel rest of the time for shopping
Day 21: Depature to Airport and Fly back to Home.