Tengboche Monastery Trek

Tangboche Monastery TrekTengboche Monastery is the largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region. It was recently rebuilt at great expense after being destroyed by a fire. The tip of Mount Everest is visible to the left, and Ama Dablam stands to the right.

Tengboche Monastery sits atop a hill at the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Imja Khola, with a clear view of Everest. About 350 years ago, Lama Sangwa Dorje (a high priest) of Khumbu declared Tengboche to be a religious site where there would one day be an important monastery. It is one of the most important religious centres for Sherpa culture, with 35 monks residing within its walls.

Tengboche (Om Mane Padme Hum) is a Shangri La, one of the last stops on the way to the high peaks. But this quiet spot has been the site of a long history of disasters. An earthquake destroyed the monastery in 1933, only to be rebuilt and ravaged by fire in 1989. The heat was so intense that none of the old scriptures, carvings, and murals could be salvaged. Patience and mindfulness are central tenets in Tibetan Buddhism, and these are needed here in large doses as the rebuilding process has stretched on from months to years.

The monk in turn blessed the bundle of prayer flags that Jamling hopes to unfurl on the summit. Wearing colourful costumes, the monks performed a masked dance ceremony, called Mani Rimdu, intended to bring into the team's presence some of the great protective deities, including a wrathful manifestation of the legendary saint Guru Rinpoche, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. The dancer's motions depict the historic vanquishment of demons and the introduction of Buddhism to Tibet. Tengboche become symbols for tourism attracting more than 15,000 tourists per year.

Day to day Itinerary:

Day 01: Depart Kathmandu via air, for Lukla (8800ft) and a short trek (2-3 hours to) to Phakding at 8,661 feet. The flight into Lukla is similar to the Everest View flight for views and beauty.

Day 02: The trail climbs gradually following the river and enters the Everest National Park at Jorsale, then crosses the river and climbs tteeply to Namche (11,100 feet). (4-6 hours).

Day 03: Namche/ Rest day or day hide possible. Namche is capital of the Khumbu district and offers many ways to spend a day.

Day 04: Tengboche. We Climb the ridge above Namche and descend to the Dudh Koshi Riover before climbing again to Tengboche Monastery (12664 feet). (4-6 hours).

Day 05: Rest and Explore the Tengboche.

Day 06: Return to Khumjung

Day 07: Manjo

Day 08: Lukla

Day 09: Fly to Kathmandu by noon.

Above prices Includes:

  • Airport Pickup and Drop by car/ van/ bus
  • All the ground Transportation by private car/van/hiace/toyata/
  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off by car / Van / Bus.
  • 2 nights accommodation with breakfast at 5 star deluxe hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu by private car / Toyota Hiace / Bus.
  • Airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla and back to Kathmandu as indicated on the itinerary.
  • All airport tax.
  • Sagarmatha national park Fees and all necessary permits.
  • All the meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
  • Best available accommodation during the trek.
  • An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), one porter for 2 every persons, their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
  • Tourist service charge, Vat.
  • Office Service charge.

Above prices doesn't Includes:

  • Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare.
  • Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
  • All the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu.
  • Meals while in Kathmandu - allow US$ 15 - US$ 20 per day.
  • Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist).
  • International air fare to Nepal.
  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$24.
  • Tips for trekking staffs.

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