Major city · Nepal
Khunde
Spend 1 night in Khunde to see the monastery and rest before a short trek to Lobuche; walk 1‑2 h, cheap lodges.
Khunde is a tiny village in the Khumbu valley, best used as a one‑night stop to visit the Khunde Monastery and acclimatise before heading higher. Walks are short, accommodation is basic and inexpensive.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy snow)
- Airport
- LKU
- 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
Emergency numbers for Khunde100 ▾
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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 Khunde, 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 is the real risk here: Khunde sits around 3,840 m, so sleep low, drink water and turn back if a headache will not clear.
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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.
- AirportLKU Tenzing‑Hillary Airport (Lukla) (≈30 km (19 mi) trek, 2‑3 h walk to Khunde).LKU Tenzing‑Hillary Airport (Lukla) (≈19 mi (30 km) trek, 2‑3 h walk to Khunde).
- Getting aroundMostly on foot; local porters can carry bags for a few hours.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personNPR 500
- Mid-range bedPrivate room, a night, per roomNPR 2,000
- High-end bedPrivate room, a night, per roomNPR 3,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 800 · Mid NPR 1,500 · High NPR 2,500
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
- LKU Tenzing‑Hillary Airport (Lukla) (≈30 km (19 mi) trek, 2‑3 h walk to Khunde)LKU Tenzing‑Hillary Airport (Lukla) (≈19 mi (30 km) trek, 2‑3 h walk to Khunde)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Sep
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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
Khunde: 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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Aug
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
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Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°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
Mostly on foot; local porters can carry bags for a few hours. No public transport within the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lobuche
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Walk from Khunde, about 1 h uphill
Good for acclimatisation; no facilities, bring water.
Khumjung
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Walk along the valley trail, 30 min
Visit the village and its own monastery.
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.
Khunde Lodge
Simple rooms, shared bathrooms, about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the monasterySimple rooms, shared bathrooms, about 0.6 mi (1 km) from the monastery
Mountain View Guesthouse
Basic dormitory, meals available, walk 10 min from trailhead
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
- NPR 800–1,200 excl. bed
- Mid
- NPR 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dormitory bed1 × 1 night × NPR 500 | NPR 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 800 | NPR 800 |
| Porter service (per day)1 × NPR 800 · check | NPR 800 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × NPR 1,500 · check | NPR 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 360 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 3,960 per person per day, bed included | NPR 3,960 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) | NPR 30–50 |
| Dal bhat (meal) | NPR 150–300 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | NPR 30–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude sickness is common above 4,500 m; ascend slowly.
- Limited medical facilities – only a small Western‑style clinic, check opening hours.
- Weather can change quickly; bring warm layers.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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My bed tonight
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यो ठेगानामा लैजानुहोस्To this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
US consulate in Kathmandu; check for regional assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lukla → Khunde (trek): about 2 h walk, no fare (check trail conditions)
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- कति पर्छ? — How much is it? (kati parchha?)
- 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 Khunde. 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: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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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