Chiwong Monastery located in the shadows of the highest mountain in the world, was founded by Sangey Lama in 1923. Sangey Lama's father, as the other Sherpas, had his origins in Kham - northeastern Tibet having migrated to make the Everest region of Solukhumbu his home.
The front of the monastery
Chiwong monastery suspended on a cliff.
Chiwong Hill as viewed from the other side of the hill.
The Altar of the monastery.
Balcony of the monastery.
The Founder Sangey Lama.
The main entrance inside.
Magnificent inside wall paintings
Monastery after renovation.
Monks inside the monastery performing sacred rituals.
