Pigrimages have been walked in the Annapurna region to Muktinath for over 2300 years. This site is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. In the Everest region Tibetan Buddhist monasteries (gompas in the Sherpa language) exist in most villages. The largest monastery is in Tengboche and the oldest is in Pangboche and Thame. Many stupas (chorten in Sherpa and Tibetan language) are evident throughout the Everest region.

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