Tengboche Monastery locally known as Thyangboche or Dawa Choling Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the heart of the variant Khumbu valley. Nestled at an elevation of 3,867 meters/ 12,687 feet on the trails of the Everest region. The monastery is the largest in the entire valley having a very great significance for the inhabitants. Set at the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Imja Khola rivers, on a ridge with Mt. Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and other mountain peaks on the backdrop.
The Tengboche Monastery Trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, exploring the various settlements along the trail witnessing the views of the mighty mountains, and learning about the Himalayan people. Soak in the tranquil beauty of Everest, Tawache, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and other various mountain ranges. Heading towards Khumjung Village, and explore the Khumjung monastery. Next head towards Tengboche and visit the Tengboche ancient monastery. At the monastery witness each of the corners decorated with ancient art and stories. Also, witness evening and morning rituals. Providing you with a purely spiritual experience on high mountains.
Tengboche Monastery was established by Lama Gulu in 1916. The monastery complex was destroyed during an earthquake in 1943 and engulfed by fire in 1989. Re-established with the help of volunteers from the region and international assistance later on. The resulting structure is a great work of stone masonry on display, complete with an extended courtyard and spacious halls to facilitate cultural programs and activities. The monastery also has vicinities for the nunnery. After exploring the monastery and learning about the legends and stories retrace your steps back to Lukla and eventually towards Kathmandu.
Private vehicle / Flights
Accommodations are available in trekking lodges, teahouses as well as several hotels all along the trail, providing basic well-maintained, and reasonably luxury 5-star ones with additional needs according to your budget. Tea houses on the trail vary in quality and price, depending on the amenities they feature.
The tea houses room has twin sharing beds and some basic furniture like a table or a chair. Normally, beds contain pillows and sheets and almost all tea houses provide extra blankets as it will be freezing at night. Usually, hot showers are available throughout the trek.
For trekkers who want to Camp, various campsites are available along the trail.
Everest Region Trek is one of the most facilitated trekking destinations in the country, providing basic to luxury services.
In this trial, you will be provided with a variety of cuisine to choose from. Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, western as well as continental meals. As the region has small tea houses to luxury hotels the facilities, provided are basic to grandeur according to your budget.
Similarly, drinking water is accessible with natural water supplies which are untreated, so direct use of the water is not recommended, you may refill boiling water or cold filter water from any of the teahouses. However, if you buy a water purification tablet, chlorine drops, or utilize SODIS (sunlight assisted) filtration procedures for further assurance, saving money, and reducing plastic pollution.
During the trek, various tea houses provide a wide range of breakfasts. The most common breakfast includes Tibetan Bread (fried bread), Chapati (unleavened flatbread). The bread is provided with jam, butter or peanut butter, Scrambles, or boiled eggs, and vegetable curry.
Corn Flakes, Pancakes, Oats, and Muesli are also available. In some of the tea houses, American breakfast is available. Hot drinks including black tea and coffee are available for breakfast. Also, you may find various freshly baked items.
Dhal Bhat (Nepalese traditional food) is the most common meal found along trekking houses. But various varieties of meals are also available. Thukpa (Noodles) soups, Momos ( dumplings), Macaroni, Fried rice, Pizza, Spaghetti, a variety of soups, steaks, potatoes items, Sandwiches, rice with curry, spring rolls, burgers. Plenty of dessert items are also available.
Dhal Bhat (Nepalese traditional food) is the most common dinner. But you can choose from a wide variety. Momos (dumplings), Thukpa (noodle) soups, Macaroni, Pizza, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, steaks, potatoes items, fried rice with curry, Raman soups, burgers, and are available along the tea houses.
Most of the tea houses’ menus offer desserts. Rice pudding, Apple pie, fruit snicker, cake, pastries, etc.
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