Max. Altitude
3,867 m
Best Season
All months of the year except June to August (monsoon months)
Activity
Trekking
Start / End Point
Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Overview of Everest Tengboche Monastery Trek
Everest Tengboche Monastery Trek is one of the most popular treks in the Mt. Everest region of Nepal. Life Himalaya Trekking offers a marvelous week of trekking “Glimpse of Everest & Tengboche Monastery,” where you can witness Mt. Everest Panorama with adjoining high peaks.
Everest Tengboche Monastery trekking place is a magnificent village with a charming, picturesque spot for a close-up view of the world’s highest, Mount Everest. The Tengboche Monastery is the oldest and biggest Buddhist monastery located at a top hill at the confluence of Dudhkoshi and Imja Khola in the Everest region. Tengboche Monastery trek is also known as the Everest view trek offering marvelous trekking along with Mt. Everest Panorama.
Tengboche monastery trekking itinerary with luxury accommodation is a great introduction and experience for beginners, family, school and college groups, and old-aged people who have the urge to see Everest but within a short restriction of time.
Everest Tengboche monastery trek is also very popular for the sunset view of Mt. Everest and other mighty peaks. This short trek to the Everest region not only provides us the opportunity to see the mighty ranges like Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde but also allows us to observe and experience the Sherpa’s culture, traditions, and their way of living in the mountain land.
The major highlights of the Everest Tengboche monastery trek are mesmerizing snow-capped mountain views, beautiful pine and rhododendron forests, historical Buddhist monasteries, streams and rivers, glaciers, vibrant sunrise and sunsets, mountain villages, flora and fauna, and so on. The best season to trek Everest Tengboche monastery trek is spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November).
Highlights of Everest Tengboche Monastery Trek
- Breathtaking panoramic mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Walk through pristine alpine woodland of rhododendron and pine trees
- Visit the oldest and ancient Tengboche Monastery of the Everest region
- Witness of Everest panorama with adjoining other peaks
- Exploring interesting Sherpa villages and experiencing their culture and traditions
Everest Tengboche Monastery Trek Itinerary
01
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Today is the day one of this wonderful trip which starts with your arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. Life Himalaya representative will welcome and receive you at the airport and transfer to your respective hotel.Then you will meet your trek guide and had some trip briefing & discussion. We will let you know about time of the meeting upon your arrival at hotel. Check in and relax until we meet. Overnight stay at 3 star rated hotel in Kathmandu.
Maximum Altitude
1,320 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Trek Duration
15 min Drive
Accomodations
3 Star Hotel
02
Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Morning starts with short scenic flight to Lukla with amazing views of mountain range. On reaching Lukla we meet our porters & had a short refreshment break. We start our first day walk through farm villages, a moderate walk with few short ups overlooking beautiful scenery along the route to Phakding located by Dudh Koshi River. Overnight stay at tea-house in Phakding.
Maximum Altitude
2,640 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Walk
Accomodations
Lodge
Transportation
35 min Flight
03
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After a scenic morning breakfast, our walk continues crossing bridges over Dudh Koshi River passing several interesting villages of Toc-Toc, Bhenkar and Monjo and arrive at Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate. From here on the river bed for few hours and walk uphill through suspension bridge to enter Namche Bazaar- the Sherpa’s capital. At Namche there is a facilities of good restaurant, pubs, cyber café, post office, and banks. Overnight stay at tea-house in Namche Bazaar.
Maximum Altitude
3,440 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Walk
Accomodations
Lodge
04
Rest & Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar and excursion
Today is an ideal and perfect place for rest with acclimatization day. Our morning starts with a short hike to Everest View Hotel (Syangboche) or walk up on top a hill of Namche for superb views of Everest, Ama Dablam and adjoining peaks. Also you will visit the museum and excursion over the Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at tea-house in Namche Bazaar.
Maximum Altitude
3,800 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
3 hours Walk
Accomodations
Lodge
05
Trek from Namche to Khumjung
After a pleasant stop at Namche, morning walk leads above towards Syangboche. Then after we take a steep climb following the path to Khunde and Khumjung, the largest Sherpa villages in the Khumbu area. We slowly walk towards Khunde village situated on the same glacial valley beneath holy Mt. Khumbila. After a visit of Khunde hospital funded by Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation; we walk to Khumjung village. Reaching Khumjung village, we visit school built by Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation and also visit Khumjung monastery one of the oldest of this region, and the only place where you witness Scalp believed to be of mysterious Yeti. Overnight stay at tea-house in Khumjung.
Maximum Altitude
3,780 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Walk
Accomodations
Lodge
06
Trek from Khumjung to Tengboche
From Khumjung, our morning walk on gradual & scenic path with downhill to Imjatse River at Phunge-Tenga. Then uphill through rhododendron, pines, firs tree forest with views of snow-capped peaks towards Tengboche.. On reaching Tengboche, we visit famous & oldest Buddhist monastery of Everest region. It is a perfect spot for magnificent panorama of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtenga, Thamasarku, Kwande and majestic Amadablam. Overnight stay at tea-house in Tengboche.
Maximum Altitude
3,867 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Walk
Accomodations
Lodge
07
Trek from Tengboche to Monjo
After a great time around beautiful Tengboche Monastery area, we descend to Imjatse River and then with steep climb for an hour to Sanasa. From here on gradual winding path with few short ups and downs to Namche Bazaar. After a short break here we descend to Dudh Koshi river valley and continue towards Monjo for overnight stop. Overnight stay at tea-house in Monjo.
Maximum Altitude
2,860 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Walk
Accomodations
Lodge
08
Trek from Monjo to Lukla
Our morning starts with a short walk towards beautiful village of Phakding. Then we passes through a nice pleasant trail towards Lukla- the trek ending point. We enjoy beautiful landscape, nature, traditional Sherpa villages, prayers flags until our trek ends to Lukla. On reaching Lukla, we celebrate last night dinner at heartland of Everest with fellow trekkers and our porters. Overnight stay at tea-house in Lukla.
Maximum Altitude
2,830 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Walk
Accomodations
Lodge
09
Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
From Lukla, we take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu with amazing views of mountains below our flight . At Kathmandu domestic airport our representative will be stand by to transfers you back to respective hotels. Then rest of the day is free for your leisure periods. Overnight stay at 3 star rated hotel in Kathmandu.
Maximum Altitude
1,320 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
3 Star Hotel
Transportation
35 min Flight
10
Free and easy day at Kathmandu & sightseeing tour
We reserve this day in Kathmandu as spare day in case of flight delay and cancellation in Lukla, due to bad weather which might happen sometimes. As the Himalayan weather can be unpredictable so this day is reserved day. If all goes according to our program, you enjoy a free day with sightseeing tour of Kathmandu which are listed in world heritage sites. Overnight stay at 3 star rated hotel in Kathmandu.
Maximum Altitude
1,320 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
3 Star Hotel
11
International departure homeward bound.
Today is he last day in amazing Nepal and its massive Himalaya. After a memorable and fantastic moment on Glimpse of Everest & Tengboche Monastery trekking, Life Himalaya representative will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight back towards home or to next respective countries.
Maximum Altitude
1,320 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal
- Breathable Underwear
- Sports Bra
- Base Layers
- Trekking Shirts
- Trekking Trousers and Shorts
- Fleece Jacket
- Down jacket (insulated jacket)
- Windcheater (water proof)
- Sun protection Hat
- Headband or Beanie
- Scarf or neckband
- Gloves (inner and outer )
- Hiking Boots
- Trekking Shoes
- Hiking Socks
- Thermal Socks
- Gaiters
- Duffel Bag
- Day pack
- Sleeping Bag
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Hydration bladder or Water bottle
- Head Lamps
- Batteries
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Woolen socks
- Waterproof jacket
- Lip Guard
- Insulated pants
- Baby wipers
Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal
- Water bottle
- Batteries and bulbs
- Flashlight
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Rucksack
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Polypropylene/wool socks
- Other required equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Down Jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Trekking shoes/boots
- Camp shoes
- Jumperorpile jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shirts
- Full–sleeves shirt
- T-shirts
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Woolen hat
- Long underwear
- Goggles or sun glasses
- Gaiters
- Sun block for lips
- Light cotton socks
- Mountain trekking boots
- Woolen socks to wear with boots
- Nylon wind breaker
- Insulated pants
- Nylon wind pants
- Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
- Sun hat
- Long cotton hiking shorts
- Fleece/wool for climbing
- Lightweight fleece
- Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
- Down high altitude sleeping bag
- Down jacket/trousers/vest
- Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
- Water proof climbing jacket
- Head torch/batteries/bulbs
- Climbing sunglasses
- Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
- Sun screen
- Warm climbing trousers
- Wool long underwear
- Other required equipment
- Climbing boots
- Gaiters
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Crampons
- Karabiners
- Tapes/slings
- Snow bars
- Ice screws
- Rock pegs
- Deadmen
- Crash hat
- Day bag
- Rucksack
- Lip salve
- T-shirts
- Ascenders
- Ascenders
- Kit bag
Whats Included
- Airport picks up and drops international and domestic.
- Complete departure information, About trek, flight ticket, guide, altitude sickness and reconfirmation and extend visa service(if necessary) and extra tour service before the trek starting.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla & Lukla to Kathmandu and only 15 kg luggage allowed. (10 kg Big bag & 5 kg handbag)
- Trek flight from Kathmandu to Lukla & Lukla to Kathmandu for member and involved staffs
- Private transportation picks up and drops
- Best Lodge accommodation throughout trek
- Full board meals throughout the trek
- Hot tea and coffee in a cup with each meal
- 3 nights 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- 07 Nights twin share accommodation during the trek
- As per group size experience, government licensed holder trek guide, helpful, friendly & strong porters (1 porter for 2 people) & their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff.(5 trekkers= 1 assistant guide)
- TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 3 passport size photos for permits)
- Life Himalaya trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- Sagarmatha National Park (Mt. Everest) trek permit fee
- First Aid kits, oxi-metres for the staffs and the groups
- Services coordination for emergency and rescue operations
- Government taxes & office service charge
- Achievement certificates
Whats Excluded
- Meals not included.
- Travel insurance.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa charge.
- All beverages and others personal expenses.
- Snacks and other personal expenses.
- Battery charge, hot showers & international phone calls.
- Tips for Guide, Porter & Driver.
- Service not mentioned above.
Everest Tengboche Monastery Trek - Essential Information
Everest Tengboche Monastery trek starts from Kathmandu with a sweeping mountain flight towards the gateway of the Everest region,
Lukla. From Lukla, our walks lead through beautiful landscape & Dudh Koshi River towards the popular Sherpa village of Phakding. Then we follow a scenic trail uphill to Monjo and Jorsale via Sagarmatha National Park to reach Namche Bazaar.
After the acclimatization hike, we trek towards another beautiful Sherpa village of Khumjung. Afterward, we trek towards our main destination at Tengboche located on a small plateau with awesome background scenery of mountains. Tengboche monastery is the most important monastery for the local Sherpa of the Khumbu region.
After enjoyable moments at Tengboche, we head back to Lukla via Namche Bazaar. Our short and wonderful adventure trek to Everest Tengboche Monastery ends with a scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
Short Everest Tengboche monastery trek is the best package that is mainly suited for children and family trekkers in the Everest region of Nepal. Life Himalaya Trekking led you to a fascinating adventure and scenic Himalayan destination in the shade of the world’s highest Mt. Everest.
We stand out as a local trekking company running Everest trekking packages offering comfort and quality of services convenience to you.
11 days Everest Tengboche monastery trek is accompanied by the local experienced guide and porters to make sure to have a successful trip and a lifetime of memorable moments in the land of Everest region. We are flexible with our Everest Tengboche monastery trek itinerary and can adjust many more details as per your requirements.
Our team can customize the trek itinerary and service per your needs. We do have also a helicopter return trek from Tengboche including Kalaptther and Gokyo lake tour in a helicopter.
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