
Annapurna Region
Everest Region
Mustang Region
Dhaulagiri Region
Dolpo Region
Roalwalling Region
Bhutan
Tibet
India
Annapurna Festival Trekking
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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Day 01: Transfer to the airport, fly to Lukla, have lunch in our Airport Restaurant. After lunch trek to Phakding. Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar and overnight camping./LODGE Day 03: Rest day and acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. Day 04: Tengboche Monastery - ONG - blessing Day 05: Tengboche Monastery - CHAM - mask dance Day 06: Tengboche Monastery - JINSAK - closing Day 07: Trek to Dingboche. Overnight camping. / LODGE Day 08: Trek to Lobuche. Overnight camping. / LODGE Day 09: Climb Kala Patter ( 5,545 m), back to Lobuche. Overnight camping./ LODGE Day 10: Trek to Pheriche. Overnight camping. / LODGE Day 11: Trek to Phortse. Overnight camping. / LODGE Day 12: Trek to Khumjung. Overnight at the LODGE Day 13: Rest day in Khumjung. Visit the Khumjung Gompa, the Yeti Scalp and the Kunde Hospital. Day 14: Trek to Phakding. Day 15: Trek to Lukla. Overnight at Lodge. Day 15: Fly Back to Your Home. |
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The dance drama consists of fourteen scenes:
- 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
Grading
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.
