Another important place in Khumbu region, Tengboche (4,240 m) is famous for its Sherpa monastery, where trekkers and climbers, escorted by Sherpas, stop for religious prayers. The ancient monastery, renovated recently, looks spacious and its multi colours add to the beauty of the Khumbu region, spectacular Everest and Amadablam against its backdrop.

The area wears a festive look, colourful Buddhist colourful flags and lungtas fluttering, during the Everest expedition season in April/May and at the Maniramdu festival in November-December full moon. The high Rimpoche Lama gives blessings to the visitors, who walk into the special premises with traditional religious pieces of clothes called Khadas.