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Tengboche Monastery

Tengboche Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery located in the Khumbu region of Nepal's Himalayas, serving as a spiritual center for Sherpa communities and trekkers. Built in the 1910s and reconstructed after a 1963 earthquake, it hosts religious ceremonies, festivals, and offers stunning mountain views, including Everest. The monastery is renowned for its intricate architecture, religious artifacts, and its role in preserving Sherpa culture and Tibetan Buddhism. It also acts as a vital hub for trekkers along the popular Everest Base Camp route, blending spiritual tradition with adventure tourism.