Major city · Nepal
Pheriche
Stop for one night on the Everest Base Camp trek: acclimatise at 4,371 m, visit the Everest Memorial, and sleep before the climb to Lobuche. A day-trip from Dingboche is possible but you lose the altitude gain.
Pheriche is a high-altitude settlement in Sagarmatha National Park, 4,371 m, on the main Everest Base Camp trail. It is colder than neighbouring Dingboche because of a funnel wind. The village has lodges, a rudimentary seasonal hospital run by the Himalayan Rescue Association, and the Mount Everest Memorial. Most trekkers stay one night for acclimatisation.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Dec
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, trail closures, fewer lodges open)
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pheriche100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pheriche, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyAltitude sickness is the main risk.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLUA Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla (Trek from Lukla takes 5–7 days; no direct road access.).
- Getting aroundWalk only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDorm bed in a lodge, a night, per personNPR 500
- Mid-range bedPrivate room, a night, per roomNPR 2,500
- High-end bedPrivate room, a night, per roomNPR 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,500 · Mid NPR 4,500 · High NPR 7,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- LUA Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla (Trek from Lukla takes 5–7 days; no direct road access.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
not flagged
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
Best
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
May
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jul
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Oct
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Nov
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Dec
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Dec. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pheriche: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
2 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
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Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
4 rd
Apr
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Jun
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
18 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Sep
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Oct
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
4 rd
Nov
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
2 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
2 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
Walk only. The trail through Pheriche is a single dirt path; no vehicles.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dingboche
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h each way
Walk north-east on the main trail, about 1–1.5 h
Lower altitude (4,410 m), more lodges and a bakery; good for a rest day.
Lobuche
goDoor to door: 2–3 h each way
Walk north on the main trail, about 2–3 h
Next major stop before Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp.
Chhukhung
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h each way
Walk south-east from Dingboche, about 2 h from Pheriche
Higher altitude (4,730 m); only if you are well acclimatised.
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.
Pheriche village
All lodges are along the main trail; book ahead in peak season (Oct–Nov, Mar–May).
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
- Budget
- Rs 2,000–3,500 (lodging + meals)
- Mid
- Rs 3,500–5,500
- High
- Rs 5,500+
Trip budget
| Private room1 × 1 night × NPR 2,500 | NPR 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 4,500 | NPR 4,500 |
| Meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)1 × NPR 2,000 · Dal bhat, noodles, soup; tea extra. | NPR 2,000 |
| Hot shower (bucket or solar)1 × NPR 300 · Not always available; ask at check-in. | NPR 300 |
| Wi-Fi (if available)1 × NPR 500 · Slow, satellite-based; often per device per session. | NPR 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 980 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 10,780 per person per day, bed included | NPR 10,780 |
Attached bathroom may cost extra; confirm hot water availability.
2026 estimate in Nepalese rupees; flights to/from Lukla and trek permits excluded.
Prices of common things
| Dal bhat (plate)Often unlimited refills. | Rs 600–900 |
| Tea (milk or lemon) | Rs 100–200 |
| Bottled water (1 L)Buy in Namche or Dingboche; prices rise with altitude. | Rs 150–250 |
| Charging electronics (per device)Solar or generator; ask at lodge. | Rs 200–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude sickness: ascend slowly, drink water, and descend if symptoms worsen.
- The HRA hospital is open only March–May and October–December; outside those months, the nearest clinic is in Namche Bazaar.
- Wind chill: Pheriche is noticeably colder than Dingboche; pack a windproof layer.
- Lodges may close outside the two trekking seasons; confirm before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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यो लजमा जानेTo this lodge, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lukla → Pheriche (trek, 5–7 days): No road; trekking only.
- Pheriche → Lobuche (trek): About 2–3 h walk.
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- पानी — Water (pānī)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (śaucālay kahā̃ cha?)
Nepali is widely understood; English is common in lodges.
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 Pheriche. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Dec · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, trail closures, fewer lodges open) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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