Tengboche Monastery: The Largest Monastery in the Everest Region

Tengboche monastery is located at 3867 m above sea level which is around 9.6 Km from Namche bazaar. It is a popular place in Everest region, Solukhumbu district, Province 1, Nepal. The ancient monastery, Tengboche has played a significant role in preserving and promoting Buddhism. Tengboche is the  oldest and largest monastery in Everest region which is the attraction point in EBC trekking route. 

How to reach Tengboche Monastery Nepal?

Trekking from Namche is the best route to reach Tengboche Monastery Nepal. We should reach Lukla and trek to Phakding followed by Namche Bazar to reach Tengboche. It is the final destination of Everest Panorama trek. 

Why stay in Tengboche?

Mountain view

Tengboche is the best place for panaromic view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Tabuche and Cholache. We can enjoy the breakfast and Lunch with mountain view from Tengboche.

Mani Rimdu festival

We can observe the Mani Rimdu festival in Tengboche Monastery. It is the greatest festival of Sherpa’s and Lama’s on which they pray to spread peace in the world. Possibly all Buddhist of Everest region gather in the Tengboche monastery for five days and celebrate the festival. Playing the music, traditional dance with masks, prayers and feasts, on which visiting the Monastery, the Buddhist chant and enjoying the feast are major activity of Mani Rimdu festival. 

Accomodation

Tengboche is the best destination for accommodation during Everest base camp trek. We can get the best tea houses for night stay in Tengboche. Both normal and luxury accommodation is available near Tengboche monastery.

Food

We can get both local and Western food in Tengboche. The most popular Nepali thali, mo:mo. noodles, spaghetti, pasta, porridge, and dhindo are common in tea houses. 

Largest monastery in Khumbu region

Tengboche Monastery is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region, which was established in 1916 AD by Lama Gulu. It is a landmark in the Everest region that reflects the culture and tradition of the Everest region. Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet is known as the mother monastery of Tengboche Monastery. 

History 

Tengboche Monastery has a 108-year history to date, 2024 AD. It was built in 1916 AD by Lama Gulu. The monastery has faced earthquakes and fires in 1934 AD and 1989 AD respectively. The renovation of monastery after each disaster has retrieved its beauty. The monastery lost its precious art, statues, murals and carving due to firing. Lama Sangwa Dorje and Nawang Tenzing Jangpo have made a big contribution in renovation. Different INGOs like Himalayan trust, American Himalayan Heritage Foundation and different other international identities has donated to rebuilt the monastery after disaster.

Conclusion:The Largest Monastery in the Everest Region

Tengboche monastery is culturally and historically important monastery in Everest region. Visiting the monastery gives eternal peace in our mind and soul. The decoration and architecture reflect amazing artifacts that definitely make us feel good.