Tengboche Monastery Trek and Heli Fly Out Trip Highlights
- Scenic Flight to Lukla Airport, the world's most thrilling airport.
- Walk the legendary trekking trail of Sagarmatha National Park through the Sherpa village.
- Splendid views of dramatic landscapes and deep gorges.
- Going over several suspension bridges, including the iconic HILLARY SUSPENSION BRIDGE.
- Closest view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, Kangtega etc.
- Visit the spiritual Tengboche monastery with grandiose mountain views at 360.
- Meditate, light butter lamps, or spend time with the Buddhist monks at Tengboche Monastery.
- Take a scenic Chartered Helicopter flight with the most spectacular aerial view.
Trip Overview:
Tengboche Monastery Trek and Heli Fly Out, also known as the INSTANT EVEREST TREK, is one of the most fascinating trips. This 8-day teahouse trek offers you the best of the Everest region, including the helicopter fly out, without worrying about walking back the same trail. This trek is intended for those with limited time but still fancy exploring the iconic region of Everest within a short period. You have the opportunity to get closer to the majestic mountains, have the most spectacular view, and experience the Sherpa culture.
It is certainly a spectacular trek where you will have an instant view of Everest and its neighboring mountains in a short period of time following the legendary trail of the Everest Base Camp. When it comes to trekking in Nepal, the region of Everest always leads the way, offering you marvelous Everest Trekking Packages. It indeed has so much to offer to its travelers, from an easy trek to extreme climbing.
Despite being a very short trip, the Tengboche Monastery Trek and Heli Fly Out delivers an instant Everest experience. Travelers would enjoy and have as much thrill as those doing Everest Base camp as it presents grandiose mountain view and cultural experience.
This 8-day trip is the shortest Everest trek that transfers you so close to the high snow-capped mountains of the region. The view includes Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, Kangtega, Khumbiyela, Kusum Kangru, Kongde, the iconic Ama Dablam,, etc. This trip certainly takes you into the most picturesque Everest setting that you will cherish for your life. It is indeed a great opportunity to perceive the best view of the world's highest mountain within a short period of time. Though a short trip, it has the potential to deliver absolute contentment.
History and Significance of Tengboche Monastery:
Tengboche Monastery is situated at an altitude of 3,867 meters / 12,687 feet, and it is considered one of the most important monasteries in the Everest region. It is not the oldest monastery, but it is one of the most active one that holds great religious and cultural significance. The Tengboche monastery is locally known as Dawa Choling Gompa, which is a central hub for the Tibetan Buddhist Sherpa People of the Khumbu region.
The legend states that the monastery was founded in 1916 by LAMA GULU, who was from the region itself. Ngawang Tenzing Norbu, an incarnation monk from the Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet, played a significant role in the establishment of Tengboche Monastery.
At the entrance of the monastery, you will find the FOOTPRINT over the rock, which belongs to Lama Sangwa Dorje. Lama Sangwa Dorje is believed to be the spiritual ancestor and the key figure to introduce Buddhism in the Everest Region. It is also said that he predicted the current Tengboche area to be highly sacred and blessed by the divine. He meditated here, and centuries later, Tengboche Monastery was built.
However, the Tengboche monastery, built by Lama Gulu, was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1934. It was later rebuilt with the help of the local community and international supporters. Unfortunately, it was again damaged by a fire in 1989. Once again, the Sherpa community, with the help of international organizations and donors, came together to reconstruct the monastery.
The Tengboche Monastery is a crucial religious center for the Sherpa community and an important stop for trekkers and mountaineers in the Everest region.
Phenomenal View:
Tengboche Monastery offers a serene and spiritual ambiance to travelers. Situated on the high mountain ridge, Tenboche offers one of the most magnificent views. This vantage point is surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains, and an overnight stay or two is worth it.
Tengboche Monastery delivers one of the most phenomenal views of surrounding peaks, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, the iconic Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Taboche, Kusum Kanguru, Kangtega, the holi Khumbila, etc. The panoramic views of these majestic mountains provide a breathtaking backdrop to the monastery, creating a very dramatic Himalayan setting.
Spiritual Significance and Festivals:
Tengboche Monastery is a sacred place of worship and meditation for Buddhists and the local community. It is the spiritual center of the Khumbu region and plays a vital role in the religious and cultural life of the Sherpa people. The monastery is home to a community of monks who follow the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Their chanting and prayers create a serene and tranquil atmosphere that is conducive to spiritual contemplation.
Tengboche Monastery hosts several annual festivals and religious ceremonies that attract devotees and visitors from all over the world. The most famous festival is the Mani Rimdu festival, a colorful and vibrant celebration that involves masked dances, religious rituals, and blessings. Witnessing these cultural events adds an extra layer of beauty and cultural immersion to the monastery experience.
Tengboche Monastery is a significant stop along the popular Everest Base Camp Trek. Trekkers often make a pilgrimage to the monastery to seek blessings for a safe journey and enjoy the stunning surroundings.
Tengboche Monastery Trek and Heli Fly Out Summary:
The Tengboche Monastery Trek and Heli Fly Out journey starts with a thrilling flight to the Lukla airport. Shortly after, the trail cruises through the deep Dudh Koshi Valley, passing over several beautiful Sherpa settlements. We will conclude our first day with a short hike to the beautiful village of Phakding, where we will spend the night. The next day, we ascend to the Capital city of the Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar, going over several suspension bridges. Before the climb to Namche Bazaar, we will go over the iconic Hillary Bridge, which is also considered one of the highest in the region. Namche is a hub for both tourists and locals that has all the luxury in the middle of nowhere.
After Namche, we will take a short hike to the most beautiful and the biggest settlement of Khumjung. Khumjung is also popularly known as a 'valley inside the cloud'. At this great settlement, we will visit the Hillary School, built in 1961, and the ancient monastery to see the Yeti Scalp. After Khumjung, we will gradually descend and then climb to our final destination of Tengboche Monastery. The next morning, after witnessing the spectacular sunrise and hearty breakfast, we will take a HELICOPTER back to Kathmandu.
The highlight of the Trip is the view of Everest and its neighboring mountains, the visit to the Monastery, and the sunset. It is a monastery where almost all mountaineers before climbing any peak including Everest pay homage with butter lamps and holy scarf (Khada) and take the blessing from the high Lama (Monk).
Finally, the next morning after breakfast, the tour to Everest Base Camp in a Helicopter is something very exceptional. Eventually, flying back to Kathmandu through the valley and foothills of Everest offers a grand vista of the entire region.
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