Tenboche monastery (khumbu)

                                    Tenboche monastery (Khumbu)

          Tengboche monastery is perched on a high ridge across the canyon from Khunde. This is the leading Buddhist center in the khumbu and its location is one of the most scenic. Pines azaleas and colorful mountain Rhododendrons surround the attractive gompa ( monastery) which rests amid stunning views of  Everest Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Tengboche itself features a rest house and several lodges and camping sites.

       From Tengboche, you can continue on to Pheriche kala pattar and the hamlet of Gorakshep. From here the site of the Everest base camp is easily accessible, as is the summit of Kala Pattar (5545m) from which much of Mt Everest is clearly visible. However, you must take time to properly acclimatize as the altitude gains are rapid.