About TENGBOCHE MONASTERY TREK (10 DAYS)

Tengboche is a small but legendary village of the Everest region, as famous for its natural beauty as for its religious significance. The village may be small, but the experience it offers is grand. The view of the mountains from Tengboche—Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, but especially Ama Dablam—is so staggering that it’s difficult to describe in words. It’s a place where the mountains are not just visible, they dominate the landscape, surrounding the whole village.

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our staff will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day resting or visiting places like Thamel, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath. Early next morning, you will fly to Lukla Airport (the gateway to Mt. Everest) in a small aircraft. It is a short flight (30 minutes). Once you land at Lukla, your trek begins. You will hike through green and lush landscape, covered with forests of pine and rhododendron. The path is gentle, allowing you to adjust to the pace of trekking in the mountains, and giving you a first glimpse into the lives and culture of the Sherpa people as well as the stunning views of the Himalayas, beginning with a grand view of the sacred Khumbila (God of Khumbu).

Your first destination is Phakding, a quiet settlement by the Dudh Koshi River. The trail up to Phakding is relatively easy. You will pass through quiet jungles and villages along the Dukh Koshi river. From Phakding, the journey continues to Namche Bazaar, the central village of the Everest region. It is a short journey but the path is steep. The trail to Namche ascends steadily, crossing multiple high suspension bridges. As you climb, the views begin to shift, and the mountains become more imposing, offering the first hints of what’s to come. By the time you reach Namche, the altitude begins to make its presence felt, which will only get significantly higher from there on. Therefore, the next day is set aside for rest and acclimatization. While in Namche, you will take a short hike to the famous Everest View Hotel, from where you get a great view of Ama Dablam, Mount Everest, and several other mountains. You will also visit small villages around Namche, particularly Khumjung, a charming little village popular among the locals for its school. After spending two days at Namche, you will make you way to your main destination: Tengboche. You will need to ascend steep hills and pass through sparse settlements to reach Tengboche. However, the breathtaking views of the mountains that you are bound to find on the way will more than make up for the arduous journey.

The highlight of Tengboche is, of course, the highly revered Tengboche Gomba. This monastery is considered to be one of the most sacred monasteries by the Sherpa people. The monastery’s role in the community is palpable; it’s a center of both spiritual and social life. The hum of chanting monks, the fluttering of prayer flags in the wind, and the incense that fills the air create an atmosphere that is at once mystical and peaceful. You will spend an extra day here in order to explore the monastery as well as nearby villages. Thereafter, you will return to Kathmandu via the same route unless stated otherwise in your itinerary.