Trip info
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Min 1 Max 12
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Grade: Moderate
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Mar-May, Sep-Nov
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Max. 3,860m/12,665ft.
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Duration: 11 Days
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Private Vehicle/ Flights
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Hotel/ Teahouse/ Lodge
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All meals are included
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Tengboche Monastery Trek Highlights
- Explore the largest and most sacred monastery in the Everest region, Tengboche.
- Get an unparalleled view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other surrounding peaks within 4-5 days.
- Experience the taste of the iconic Everest trail without getting to higher altitudes and with less physical demand.
- Walk through an enchanting rhododendron and pine forest of Sagarmatha National Park.
- Stay in traditional tea houses and experience the region’s local hospitality, food, and way of living.
- Witness the rising sun over the mountain peaks of Everest, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku from Tengboche.
- Enjoy a hearty morning meal at the world’s highest-altitude hotel, Everest View, while appreciating Mount Everest‘s beauty.
Tengboche Monastery Trek, or as we like to call it ‘’ Mountains and Monasteries’’, is one of Nepal’s finest short trekking holidays in the sublime region of Khumbu, Nepal. A perfect trek for those who want to experience Everest in shorter days and yet are unprepared to tackle the high altitude. Experience the panoramic views of the world’s tallest mountains, Sherpa villages, suspension bridges, Tengboche monastery, and many more in our 11-day Tengboche monastery trek.
The Tengboche monastery trek gets into gear with a fantastic mountain flight to Lukla Airport. The flight time is about 30 minutes, and you can enjoy the splendid views of the mountains from your window.
Upon your arrival at Lukla, you will be met by the rest of the crew. Your porters will load your bags and gear up for the trek. Following the Dudh Khosi River, you trek to Namche Bazar via Phakding and spend two nights here for acclimatization by hiking up to the Everest View Hotel and surrounding villages.
You continue your trek to Tengboche, where you can get the best view of Everest and the surrounding mountains. Visit Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Everest region, and retrace your steps to Lukla the following day. The maximum elevation of your Tengboche Monastery trek is 3,860m/12,665ft at Tengboche, making this trek a perfect moderate trek in a shorter duration.
Duration for treks of this grade stretches up to two (2) weeks. Trails generally go above 3500 meters at maximum and on a daily basis, you can expect to be walking for about 5 – 7 hours. The perfect setting of introduction to moderate & challenging trekking in Nepal. Activity level/physical rating is slightly harder than leisure and involves occasional difficult days. Expect ups and downs as well for there will be hills to climb as well – a little bit up and a little bit down.
Customize Your Tengboche Monastery Trek:
- This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The Tengboche Monastery trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please contact us.
11-Days Tengboche Monastery Trek Itinerary
We recommend that you schedule your arrival in Kathmandu in the morning or afternoon. This will give you enough time to relax and recover from jet lag before starting your adventure. Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. After you have freshened up, your trek guide will brief you about your trip in the lobby of your hotel in the evening.
Get familiar with your surroundings by taking a walk down the street. Visit to Thamel, the main tourist hub. Overnight at Kathmandu's in a Hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
In the morning, you visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, as part of a guided sightseeing tour. The tour lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours. In the afternoon, you will be briefed about your upcoming adventure. If you have any doubts, check your equipment and visit the Swayambhunath Monkey Temple near your hotel. Spend the night in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Meals: Breakfast
After early morning breakfast, you take the mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla on STOL aircraft. Flight time is about 35 minutes to the airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid-1960s. At Lukla you are immediately overcome by the scale of the massive peaks that surround the village. After meeting the crew, you head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail and then stay overnight in Phakding.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you will continue your journey along the Dudhkoshi River, which takes you through a pine forest. After crossing suspension bridges at several points and passing through the small settlements of Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, and Chumoa, you will reach Monjo. Ahead of Monjo is the entry to the Sagarmatha National Park, which is planned to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. You should check in your trek permit there to continue the hike. Lowering down from the park and crossing another suspension bridge, you will proceed towards the high Hillary Bridge at the foot of the hill. Crossing bridge, you will climb uphill to the Namche Bazaar. You can get a view of Thamserku Mountain. If the weather is clear, you can also view Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and the Kusum Khangru mountains first. Overall elevation gain tonight from the previous night: 850m/2,788ft
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, you remain at Namche for a second night to allow for proper acclimatization to the altitude. Namche is a prosperous village situated in a large, protected hollow. After breakfast, you hike to the Everest View Hotel, 3962m/13000ft. You spent some time here and retraced our steps to Namche for Lunch. After lunch, you have free time to explore Namche Bazar.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You will walk along the glacial water of Dudh Koshi River. The route offers views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and, Thamserku and Ama Dablam Mountains. Your journey continues through the colorful forest of blooming rhododendron to Sanasa. The region is rich in wildlife including musk deer and colorful pheasants. In Sanasa lies the junction point. One of the path leads you to the Gokyo valley while the other branches off to Everest Base Camp. You will take sharp climb to Tengboche monastery which is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. The journey rewards you with close-up views of many surrounding mountains.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You will descend gently to Phortse Thanga, a teahouse settlement. You will go down the hill through the pine and rhododendron forest. You will cross the wooden bridge over the Dudhkoshi River and head towards Sanasa village. From here, the trail contours high above the valley, and it’s then a gradual walk to Namche Bazaar. It takes 4-5 hours to descend from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar through a gentle and quite easy walk. The day’s overnight stay and dinner are in Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Your last day of trek following the Dudh Kosi River down to Lukla. It’s only a gradual walk along the Dudhkhosi river after our steep descent from Namche. You’ll have lunch on your way and you make the final climb up to the airstrip at Lukla. Rest of the day is free and you can relax under the warm sun & reflect on the emotional experiences you had while hiking through these massive mountains that have probably helped you re-discover ourselves in ways least expected. This is your final day on these fantastic mountains. Later you celebrate your successful completion of trek with your Sherpa guides and porters who you’ve got to know so well & are now good friends. It’s a pleasure to end this wonderful trip on a happy note. You then slumber into blissful sleep.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You get up early in the morning, enjoy breakfast, and prepare for your aircraft’s arrival for the flight back to Kathmandu. You’ll fly back to Kathmandu within 35 minutes. Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, our office representatives will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to do as you please. You can stroll around the area where your Hotel is located. Overnight at Kathmandu’s Hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Meals: Breakfast
A free day in Kathmandu to rest, explore, and shop. There are no activities scheduled for today. This day also serves as a contingency day in case of any delays with the flights. If you would like to do any sightseeing today, please reach out to us, and we can assist you with arranging sightseeing tours around Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Moonlight
Meals: Breakfast
Thank you for joining us on this trek and it has been a pleasure getting to know you during this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. You will be assisted in your last minute preparation. Our representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Bon voyage for a safe and pleasant trip home. Safe Journey!! We hope to see you again.
Meals: Breakfast
Tengboche Monastery Trek - 11 Days Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Twin-sharing accommodation in a 3-star hotel for 4 nights in Kathmandu including breakfast (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost).
- Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek for 13 nights with attached bathrooms in Lukla, Phakding & Namche.
- All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners) including a hot water, tea or coffee.
- Fresh seasonal fruits each day after dinner during the trek.
- Purified drinking water during the trek using Water Filter or water purification tablets.
- All (international and domestic) airport transfers on a tourist vehicle.
- Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu/Manthali and Lukla.
- All private ground transportation including airport transfers
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit Fees and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Fee
- Experienced English speaking local trekking guide
- Assistant guide to client ratio for personalized attention and support
- 1 porter for every 2 trekkers: Porterage of your duffel bag (15kgs)
- Duffle bag for porter use (1 duffel bag per trekker)
- Comprehensive first aid kit with high altitude medicine
- Staffs salary, food, equipment, and insurance, included on-trip cost
- Official expense, all local and government tax and VAT.
- Sleeping bag if needed (it is refundable)
- A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal.
Cost Excludes
- International flight tickets and Nepal entry visa fee
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu during stay
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24. al equipment
- Personal hiking equipment
- Personal expenses. Additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as other events beyond control.
- Drinks except tea and coffee. (Bar Bill, laundry and telephone calls.)
- Travel Insurance: Liability of insurance against any kind of medical expenses etc.)
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Tips for treks guide and porter (it is appreciated)
11- Days Trip Cost Details
- The trip cost always depends on group size, hotel accommodation category and client’s desire budget
- The included itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which AlpineTrav you. This trip itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements
- The itinerary shall be changed after an understanding between both AlpineTrav and the client. Additional activities could be either added or reduced as per client’s request before the trip confirmation
- Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, if the client intends to add some services we shall charge him/ her for those additional services and if he/she intends to lessen some services, we shall wave the charges accordingly
- The Tengboche Monastery Trek itinerary has been published in 3-star hotel and tea house/lodge services for better understanding of the customers.
Please contact us on WhatsApp: +9779860751012 for any information about in your selected package.
Useful Info
Please take care to note: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather, the health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The trek guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Accommodation at Everest Region, During the Trek
Comfortable Stays in Cities and on the Trail Your comfort is our priority, whether in the bustling city or the serene mountains: In Kathmandu: Stay at Hotel Moonlight or a similar hotel, offering modern amenities for a relaxing experience(Room Arrangement: are on a twin-sharing basis, and during the trek stay in teahouse/lodge, known for their warmth and hospitality.
Accommodation at during trek: Twin-sharing accommodation with private bathroom at Phakding, Namche Bazaar and Lukla – Then – Twin-sharing accommodation with shared bathroom at other places
Meals at Everest Region, During the Trek
During the trek, meals are typically served in teahouses, offering a variety of Nepali and international dishes. Which you can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.).
- Breakfast and Dinner (On OPEN/CHOICE Menu) Served at the teahouse where you will spend the night.
- Lunch: Provided en route to the next destination, offering flexibility to enjoy the day’s journey.
- Special Touch: Breakfasts are provided your stay in Kathmandu you will also enjoy a specially prepared farewell dinner to celebrate the end of the trek.
Typical day on during the trek
Daily wake up calls will be between 6.00 am to 7.00 am while on the trek. The wake-up time and breakfast time will be decided a night before during the briefing time. The time table for each day will entirely depend on your walking duration for that particular day.
After breakfast, you set off on the day’s walk. Before breakfast, you are required to pack your duffel bag as it will be loaded by the porter while you are having your breakfast. Then you few hrs walkimg and you will stop for lunch mid-day. The afternoon’s walk is generally shorter and you’ll usually arrive at your destination in time for afternoon tea.
Tengboche weather and temperature
The Tengboche area faces four distinct seasons, and the weather and Temperature vary significantly depending on the time of the year. However, spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the ideal times of the year, with pleasant weather and stable temperatures, making them suitable for trekking to Tengboche Monastery. Here is a brief of the weather and Temperature of Tengboche:
- Spring – March to May: Day Temperature 8°C to 12°C Night Temperature -4°C to 0°C Mild days, cold nights, rhododendron blossom.
- Summer/ Monsoon – June to August: Day Temperature 10°C to 15°C Night Temperature 2°C to 5°C Warm days, heavy rainfall, and cloudy.
- Autumn – September to November: Day Temperature 7°C to 11°C Night Temperature -5°C to -2°C Clear skies, great mountain views, and dry trails.
- Winter – December to February: Day Temperature 2°C to 6°C Night Temperature -10°C to -6°C Very cold, snowfall, and clear mountain views.
Detail information about flying into Lukla
Lukla Airport, also called Tenzing Hillary Airport, is one of the world’s most dangerous airports at 2,840 meters high serving as the entry and exit point for Everest region treks via flight. However, there are some operational changes involving flights from Ramechhap/Manthali airport at times.
Lukla flight from Ramechhap/Manthali Airport
Ramechhap/Manthali Airport is in Nepal’s Terai region, about a 5 to 6-hour drive from Kathmandu from there you’ll have a 20-minute flight to Lukla. In peak months such as March, April, May, October, and November, Lukla flights are redirected to Ramechhap/Manthali (474 m) due to increased air traffic.
Lukla flight from Kathmandu Airport
Similarly, in months like January, February, June, July, August, September, and December, Lukla flights originate from Kathmandu, which will take you about 35 minutes to reach Lukla. However, it is important to understand that the decision regarding the operation of Lukla flights is entirely up to the airlines and is influenced by the number of travelers each month.
Therefore, factors like unfavorable weather, airport congestion, runway issues, and geographical challenges often lead to flight delays or cancellations to Lukla. To account for this, it’s recommended to add an extra day or two to your Everest Trekking plan. This buffer time can be valuable in case of flight disruptions, ensuring you catch your scheduled international flight back home. More inform about Lukla flight →
Baggage allowances in Lukla Flight
Please remember that the maximum weight allowed for the Lukla flight is 15 kg (about 33 pounds), which includes both your duffel bag and daypack. If your daypack is heavier than this limit, you can pay an extra fee of USD 2 to USD 5 for each kilogram over the limit. However, sometimes even with the extra payment, you might not be allowed to bring more weight. To avoid any issues, it’s best to stick to the 15 kg limit when packing.
FAQs Related to Tengboche Monastery Trek
The cost of a Tengboche Monastery trekking depends on the travel preferences and duration of the trek. Factors that affect these costs are accommodation, transportation, permits, guides, porters, and duration of the trek. So before purchasing the price, check the inclusions and exclusions section mentioned above. Our 11-day trek costs USD 1,470 per person, which is an all-inclusive cost. In addition, a group discount is also available for the trek, if you are in a larger group, feel free to contact us for trip cost and availability.
The cost covers lodging in Kathmandu and throughout the trek, meals, permits, domestic flights, a trekking guide, a porter, all ground transportation. This all-inclusive cost ensures trekkers are worry-free and only focus on the journey rather than the logistics.
The Mani Rimdu festival is primarily celebrated in Tengboche Monastery during the autumn season of October and November, according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. The festival typically occurs during the 9th Tibetan month, which corresponds to the full moon in October or November.
The Tengboche Monastery trek is generally considered moderately difficult. However, it is suitable for trekkers with a general fitness level who are comfortable with moderate elevation gains. Still, the high elevation, rugged terrain, steep ascents and descents, and unpredictable weather add to the trek’s difficulty.
The monks at Tengboche Monastery follow a structured daily routine that includes prayer, meditation, and community service. The day begins with morning prayer and meditation, often followed by scripture chanting. Then, each monk meditates, reads, and studies individually. Then, worship is performed throughout the day.
While the trek doesn’t demand a high fitness level, preparing beforehand is a pulse point. Thus, trekkers should prepare physically for the Tengboche Monastery Trek by engaging in cardiovascular, strength, and endurance training. Likewise, trekkers should be encouraged to walk if possible, making it easier during the trek.
Trekkers should observe certain etiquette when entering the monastery of Tengboche, including dressing modestly, avoiding revealing clothing, refraining from touching monks or religious objects, maintaining silence, and removing shoes before entering the monastery. Likewise, trekkers should respect the local culture while entering the monastery.
Generally, spending two nights is recommended to fully experience and witness the beauty of the area and the monastery. This allows oneself ample time to explore the monastery, enjoy the views, and acclimatize to the altitude. However, the peaceful ambiance of a monastery makes trekkers feel inclined to stay for a longer time.
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