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Khumjung Gompa
Khumjung Gompa
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Rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful artwork
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Khumjung Gompa is a Buddhist monastery located in the Khumjung village in the Solu Khumbu region of Nepal. The monastery is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,790 meters (12,434 feet) above sea level and is surrounded by breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountains. The Khumjung Gompa was founded in the 16th century and is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in the region. The monastery is home to a community of Buddhist monks who devote their lives to studying and practicing the teachings of Buddha. One of the most impressive features of Khumjung Gompa is its intricate architecture and beautiful artwork. The monastery's walls are adorned with colorful murals and paintings that depict scenes from Buddhist scripture and tradition. The intricate woodwork and carvings on the doors and windows of the monastery are also a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the local artisans. Visitors to Khumjung Gompa are welcome to explore the monastery and to learn more about the teachings and practices of Buddhism. The monks are often happy to share their knowledge and to answer any questions that visitors may have. In addition to the monastery itself, Khumjung village is also home to a number of other attractions that are worth exploring. These include the Khumjung School, which was founded by Sir Edmund Hillary and is still in operation today, and the Khunde Hospital, which was also established by Hillary to provide medical care to the local community.

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Adrienne
Santa Monica, CA49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
I visited the monastery while staying for several days at the Everest View Hotel, located on a ridge above Khumjung. Easy hike down and back up, so we would come down into Khumjung/Khunde each day to have lunch and explore. This small jewel of a monastery is definitely worth a visit, a nice excursion from either Namche Bazaar or if you are staying at the Everest View.
Written 28 February 2022
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Alan W
Huntington Beach, CA29 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Friends
We were told that this monastery no longer has resident Monks and is only maintained for various festivals and religious ceremonies during the year. Monks from surrounding monasteries do reside here during those events. The Yeti scalp is the centerpiece, but the rest of the monastery is more interesting. Entry, as of our visit, is NRs 300. Not sure I would make a special trip here, but if yetis are your thing......
Written 25 November 2018
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dajohnstone59
Stirling, UK31 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Friends
During an acclimatisation day at Namche we explored local villages. A number of us felt the effects of altitude that day and meeded to take things easy.
After our first sight of Everest we toddled down to the village and included the monastery where the scalp of the yeti is held.
Great to see local people going about their normal roles
Written 9 November 2018
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Tashi sherpa (Guide)
Kathmandu, Nepal41 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Family
This monastrey gives me Great energy,blessing
Staute of padmasambhava, and statue of wisdom god looks gorgeous.
Yeti skull is one of the highlight of this monastery
Written 19 June 2018
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Kalkan White
Kalkan, Türkiye11,629 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
We hikes to this interesting village & visited the very nice, although a bit commercial Monastry. Some interesting stuff to see, including a Yeti scalp??
Written 5 April 2018
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Bill C
Vancouver, Canada4,600 contributions
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May 2017 • Solo
A gompa is a Buddhist monastery. Highlight of the Khumjung Gompa is the claim of a yeti scalp. Cost to see the yeti scalp was 250 Rupees. The yeti scalp is enclosed in a glass box and you are allowed to take photos of it. It was definitely interesting to see it but is it real?

I had stopped in Khumjung during my trek to the Everest Base Camp and visited the gompa while I walked around the village.
Written 28 June 2017
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Erwin K
Bandung,Indonesia1,950 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2014 • Family
Visited this small Buddhist shrine , on the way to Khunde.
Nice decorations inside the main temple , and we could see, the so called Yeti Scalp inside a green compartment .We give the keeper small amount of money , and he will open the cabinet and display the 'Yeti Scalp', to us.
Worth a visit , when you are nearby
Written 13 April 2015
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