Tengboche monastery is the Buddhist pilgrimage site that lies at the base of Mount Ama Dablam where pilgrims & travelers receive blessings. The monastery is the path to Paradise because Rinpoche lived there and blessed the mountain travelers.

Tengboche is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region at an altitude of 3,867 meters (12,687 ft). The Buddhist shrine is beautifully stationed at the junction of rivers, Imja Khola and Dudh Koshi following the mountainous trail through Namche Bazaar. Besides, the Buddhist wonderland is also the host of the glaring Mani Rimdu Festival every October.

Tengboche Monastery at the base of Mount Amadabalm

History of Tengboche Monastery

Lama Gulu built Tengboche Monastery. Like a belief that Vajrayana Buddhism doesn’t distinguish between sexes, they established the nunnery there.

Lesser known fact, the primary Tengboche Monastery was burnt down in 1989. Later, the site was built stronger with solid structure and stone masonry on demonstration.

Visiting Tengboche 

Tengboche is a beautiful halt place after Namche lying on the top of a hill in the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Sagarmatha National Park. Gods of Hindus and the hermit monks live around these holy areas. When you visit the Tengboche Gompa, you recreate the drawings for spirituality or draw yourself into spirituality. So, we channel the pilgrimage tour every afternoon. The living place of Buddha of Kindness, Rinpoche, adds value to this monastery.

As well, Mt. Ama Dablam forms a stunning staging point to the location en route to Everest Base Camp Trek. So,  Swinging to the hidden mystics of the aura in the Buddhist wonderland gives you one of the best feelings in the world.

Tengboche at the backdrop of Amadabalm during night

Further, the Tengboche experience serves you with transcendental panoramic views of the tallest mountains in the world. As you shower in the holy Sherpa land, you will witness the close-up view of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and Lhotse. Likewise, the tall suspension bridges, colorful blooming azaleas, and rhododendrons will amaze you. In addition, the enchanting culture of Keepers of our mountains, Sherpas, and the spacious camping places is an opportunity for ten more lives.

From Tengboche, you can continue trekking to Pheriche, Kala Pattar, and the Gorakshep.  From here, we can reach the EBC, the base camp of the world’s highest mountain.

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sanjib adhikari

Sanjib is a seasoned adventurer and a tourism expert who has spent the past 6 years immersed in Nepal's vibrant travel industry. He has trekked through Nepal's iconic landscapes in the Everest, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Langtang regions. He now spends his time writing about different places in Nepal and helping others travel effortlessly.