Pangboche Village & Monastery
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One of the oldest Sherpa villages in the Khumbu, with a monastery said to date back to the 17th century and views straight toward Ama Dablam.
Pangboche lies north of Tengboche, at about 3,985 metres. It is one of the highest villages in the Khumbu with a year-round population, and it is the starting point for hikes to the Ama Dablam base camp. Pangboche Monastery in the upper village is said to have been founded in the 17th century by Lama Sangwa Dorje. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the Khumbu. It once held a 'yeti hand', which was later stolen. Many of the region's top Sherpa mountain guides come from this village. The walk from Tengboche takes about 2 hours. You can stop to visit here before continuing to Dingboche.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Tengboche Monastery
- Dingboche
- Thukla Pass Memorials
- Ama Dablam
- Hotel Everest View
- Khumjung Village
- Sherpa Culture Museum
- Namche Bazaar