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Overview & Highlights
Spiritual Trekking in Everest Region: Tengboche Monastery Trek with Meditation is a 13-day spiritual trek from Lukla to Tengboche Monastery (3,867m) — the heart of Sherpa Buddhism in the Everest region. You meditate daily with monks, attend morning puja at 6 AM, practice yoga under Everest, and complete the journey with a sunrise meditation at Kala Patthar (5,545m). Best for seekers who want Himalayas + inner peace, not just a summit photo.
Trip Facts
- Trip Duration1313 Days / 12 Nights — Kathmandu to Kathmandu
- Max Elevation5545 mKala Patthar — Highest point with sunrise meditation facing Everest
- Maximum Altitude5545Everest Base Camp 5,364m / Tengboche Monastery 3,867m
- DifficultyMderateNo technical climbing. Suitable for beginners with good fitness. Daily walk 5-6 hrs.
- Group Size2-14 PaxPrivate trek available for 1-2 Pax on any date
- TransportationFlight + Private VehicleKathmandu-Lukla Flight (35 min) + Airport Transfers by Private Vehicle
- AccommodationHotel + Teahouse + Monastery Guesthouse2N Kathmandu Hotel, 10N Teahouse, 1N Tengboche Monastery Guesthouse
- MealsB/L/D — Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAll meals on trek included. Welcome Dinner Day 1. Vegetarian available.
Overview: Spiritual Trekking in Everest Region is a 13-day journey from Lukla to Tengboche Monastery (3,867m) — the heart of Sherpa Buddhism. You meditate daily with monks, attend 6 AM morning puja, practice yoga under Everest, and finish with sunrise meditation at Kala Patthar (5,545m).
Tengboche Monastery, founded in 1916, is the largest monastery in Khumbu. Surrounded by Everest (8,848m), Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam, Sherpas have come here for 400 years for blessings before Everest expeditions.
Highlights:
- 2 Full Days at Tengboche Monastery — Morning & Evening Puja with monks
- Daily Guided Meditation & Yoga — From 15 min to 60 min, beginner friendly
- Sunrise Meditation at Kala Patthar (5,545m) facing Everest
- Blessing from Rinpoche & Mani Rimdu Festival option (Nov)
- 100% Non-Profit — Profits support schools & Tengboche Monastery
Itinerary
Explore the day-by-day plan for your journey.
Welcome & Intention Setting. Arrive Tribhuvan Airport, transfer to Thamel hotel. Evening welcome tea, orientation, 30-min guided meditation – Set Your Intention for Everest. Overnight Kathmandu.
35-min scenic flight over Himalayas. Walk along Dudh Koshi river, prayer flags, mani walls. Introduction to walking meditation. Overnight Phakding.
Cross 5 suspension bridges, enter Sagarmatha National Park. First glimpse of Everest. Evening meditation in Namche.
Sunrise meditation at Everest View Hotel. Visit Khumjung Monastery – Yeti scalp, meet Sherpa elders. Yoga & journaling.
Trek through rhododendron forest to Tengboche. At sunset, enter monastery. Attend evening puja. Stay at monastery guesthouse.
05:45 Morning Puja, 09:00 Meditation teaching with Rinpoche – Shamatha & Compassion Meditation, 15:00 One-on-one blessing, 17:00 Sunset meditation with Everest view, 18:30 Evening Puja.
Visit Pangboche Monastery – oldest in Khumbu (1667). Meditate at Pangboche Gompa. Continue to Dingboche.
Walk past memorial chortens of Everest climbers. Silent walking meditation.
Trek to Gorak Shep, then to Everest Base Camp. Khumbu Icefall meditation.
04:30 Hike to Kala Patthar for sunrise. Guided sunrise meditation facing Everest. Descend to Pheriche.
Descend with gratitude walk, sharing circle. Farewell blessing at Tengboche.
Final walk, celebration dinner with Sherpa team.
Morning flight. Closing meditation & certificate ceremony, donation to Tengboche Monastery.
Trip Cost & Services
Cost Includes
Lukla flights, Sagarmatha National Park Permit + TIMS Card, guide, porter, meditation teacher, all meals on trek, Kathmandu hotel, monastery donation, emergency oxygen & first aid, certificate.
Cost Excludes
International flights, Nepal visa $50, travel insurance (must cover 5,500m), personal gear, tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers for planning this trip with confidence.
The Tengboche Monastery Trek is the best spiritual trek in Everest region. At 3,867m, Tengboche is the largest monastery in Khumbu, with daily morning puja, meditation with monks, and Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam views.
Yes. No prior meditation experience needed. Our guide and meditation teacher teach Shamatha (calm abiding) and walking meditation from Day 1, building from 15 minutes to 60 minutes by Tengboche.
USD 1,650 per person for 13 days, including permits, Lukla flights, guide, porter, meditation teacher, monastery donations, all meals on trek and Kathmandu hotel.
March-May and September-November are best. Mani Rimdu Festival in November at Tengboche is most sacred time for meditation trek.
Yes. We run small groups (max 10) with guide and porter for safety.
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Traveller Useful Information
Practical details to help you prepare before departure.
What to Pack: Warm layers (-10°C), down jacket, trekking boots, sleeping bag, daypack, water bottle, sunscreen, headlamp, meditation cushion (provided), journal.
Health & Safety: Acclimatization built-in. Guide carries oxygen & first aid. Insurance must cover 5,500m. No prior meditation needed.
Visa & Flights: Visa on arrival $50 (30 days). Lukla flights weather dependent — we keep buffer day.
Responsible Travel: 100% non-profit. Porters paid fair wage. Donation to Tengboche Monastery & local schools.
Extend Your Trip: Combine with Volunteer Summer Nepal: 1 week volunteering + trek. Or add Chitwan Safari, Pokhara Yoga Retreat.
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