Major city · Nepal
Tengboche
Half a day on the Everest Base Camp trek: visit the monastery, watch the 05:00 puja, then walk on. Not a destination on its own.Half a day on the Everest Base Camp trek: visit the monastery, watch the 5:00 AM puja, then walk on. Not a destination on its own.
Tengboche (3,870 m) is the spiritual heart of the Khumbu, home to the region's largest Sherpa monastery. Most trekkers stop here for a few hours between Namche Bazaar and Dingboche or Pheriche. The main draw is the monastery and the views of Ama Dablam, Thameserku and, on a clear day, Mount Everest.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow on passes), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches, clouds)
- Airport
- LUA
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tengboche100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tengboche, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyAltitude sickness is the main risk.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLUA Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla (Trek from Lukla to Tengboche takes 2–3 days via Phakding and Namche Bazaar).
- Getting aroundWalking only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeePizza and coffee at the bakeryRs 800–1,200
- Budget bedLodge dorm bed, a night, per personNPR 500
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (twin/double), a night, per roomNPR 2,500
- High-end bedPrivate room (twin/double), a night, per roomNPR 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,000 · Mid NPR 4,000 · High NPR 7,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LUA Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla (Trek from Lukla to Tengboche takes 2–3 days via Phakding and Namche Bazaar)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tengboche: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
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Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
18 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
17 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
4 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
2 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking only. The settlement is a cluster of lodges and the monastery; everything is within 5 minutes on foot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 6–7 h
Walk downhill, about 6–7 hours including lunch
Return to Namche for supplies or a rest day.
Pheriche
goDoor to door: 2–3 h
Walk uphill, about 2–3 hours
Next stop on the Everest Base Camp trek.
Door to door: 2–3 days
Walk via the high pass (Cho La, 5,420 m) or via Phortse, 2–3 days
Requires a detour from the main EBC route; plan extra days.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
In front of the monastery
Four lodges in the field; similar quality and price.
Behind the monastery
One lodge; quieter, slightly further from the main path.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs 1,500–2,500 (lodge dorm bed and meals)
- Mid
- Rs 3,000–5,000 (private room, hot shower, bakery treat)
Trip budget
| Lodge dorm bed1 × 1 night × NPR 800 | NPR 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 4,000 | NPR 4,000 |
| Hot shower (bucket or solar)1 × NPR 500 | NPR 500 |
| Bakery pizza and coffee1 × NPR 900 | NPR 900 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 620 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 6,820 per person per day, bed included | NPR 6,820 |
2026 estimate in Nepalese rupees (NPR). Prices rise with altitude; Tengboche is more expensive than Namche.
Prices of common things
| Lodge dorm bed | Rs 500–1,200 |
| Private room (twin/double) | Rs 1,500–4,000 |
| Dal bhat (lodge meal) | Rs 600–900 |
| Pizza and coffee at the bakery | Rs 800–1,200 |
| Hot shower (bucket or solar) | Rs 300–800 |
| Bottled water (1 L)Check; prices rise with altitude. | Rs 150–250 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude: 3,870 m. Acclimatise in Namche (3,440 m) for at least one night before climbing higher.
- Monastery ceremonies start at 05:00; times change with season — check at your lodge the evening before.Monastery ceremonies start at 5:00 AM; times change with season — check at your lodge the evening before.
- No shops; lodges sell essentials (batteries, snacks) at higher prices than Namche.
- Photography inside the monastery requires special permission.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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तिङबोचे मठमा, कृपयाTo Tengboche Monastery, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
No embassy in Tengboche. The nearest consular assistance is in Kathmandu. Trek with a copy of your passport and visa.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lukla → Tengboche (trek, 2–3 days): About Rs 1,500–2,500 per day for food and lodging
- Namche Bazaar → Tengboche (trek, 6–7 h): Free (walking); lunch about Rs 600–900
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- पानी — Water (pānī)
- लज कहाँ छ? — Where is the lodge? (lodge kahā̃ cha)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tengboche. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow on passes), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches, clouds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified monastery opening hours and ceremony times.
- Lodge pages with room types, prices and hot shower availability.
- Mani Rimdu festival page with dates and ticket info.
Sources
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