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Major city · Nepal

Ghat

Spend one night in Ghat as a first‑day rest on the Lukla‑Phakding trek; 2–3 h walk from Lukla, then continue toward Phakding.

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Ghat is a small Buddhist village at 2,530 m on the Lukla‑Phakding trail. It offers a low‑key teahouse, monastery views and a chance to acclimatise after the flight to Lukla. Most trekkers stay one night before heading to Phakding or back to Lukla.

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Weather
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Currency
NPR
Best months
Oct–Nov, Mar–May
avoid Jul–Sep (monsoon), Dec–Jan (cold, possible trail closures)
Airport
LUA
Nights
1

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Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
  • Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
  • Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
  • Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ghat100 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ghat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Monastery with painted Mani wallsViews of Mt KhumbilaFirst‑day rest stop on the Everest Region trek
Airports
LUA Lukla Airport (2 h walk (6 km (3.7 mi)) to Ghat; most trekkers start here.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    23°C (73°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Sep, Dec–Jan. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest Aug (22 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ghat: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C (41°F)

−5°C (23°F)

2 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−4°C (25°F)

2 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

0°C (32°F)

5 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

3°C (37°F)

7 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

20 rd

Aug

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

22 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

18 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

8 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

−1°C (30°F)

4 rd

Dec

6°C (43°F)

−4°C (25°F)

3 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walking; the Lukla‑Phakding trail is the only access. No local transport.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Phakding

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h from Ghat

Continue walking east on the trail, about 3 km (1.9 mi), 1–1.5 h

First stop after Ghat; good for acclimatisation.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Ghat Tea House

Basic rooms, shared bathrooms; good for one night after Lukla.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
NPR 800–1,200 excl. bed
Mid
NPR 1,200–2,000 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Ghat Tea House room2 × 1 night × NPR 1,800NPR 3,600
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 1,500NPR 3,000
Lukla‑Ghat walk (guide + porter)2 × NPR 1,500 · checkNPR 3,000
eSIM data (7 days)2 × NPR 3,000 · checkNPR 6,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeNPR 1,560
Trip total≈ NPR 8,580 per person per day, bed includedNPR 17,160

2026 estimate in NPR; flights and permits excluded.

Prices of common things

Tea house dinner (dal bhat)NPR 300–500
Bottle of water (500 ml)NPR 30–50
Porter fee (per day, 15 kg)NPR 1,200–1,500

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Ghat is low‑risk; main concerns are altitude, weather‑related trail slips and limited medical help.
  • Altitude: 2,530 m; hydrate and ascend slowly.
  • Trail can be icy in early season; use crampons if needed.
  • Limited medical facilities; carry a basic first‑aid kit.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Tourist police
1144

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My bed tonight

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यो ठाउँमा जानुहोस्, कृपयाTo this place, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Ambulance102
  • Tourist police1144

Embassy

Nearest foreign embassy is in Kathmandu; check consular services before travel.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Lukla → Ghat (walk, guide): ≈ NPR 1,500 per person (check)

Say or show

  • नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabad)
  • कति हो? — How much? (kati ho?)
  • शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the bathroom? (shauchalaya kaha cha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ghat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–May · avoid Jul–Sep (monsoon), Dec–Jan (cold, possible trail closures) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Phakding for a slower pace.
  2. Combine with a short side‑trip to the monastery at Gokyo (check transport).

Meanwhile

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