Major city · Nepal
Monjuमोन्जु
A 20-minute pass-through on the Lukla–Namche trail: stop to pay the park fee, grab tea, and sleep only if you arrived late.
Monju (also Monjo, 2,800 m) is a one-road village between Lukla and Namche Bazaar where trekkers register at the Sagarmatha National Park entrance. Most people pass through in 20 minutes; only an overnight if your flight arrived after noon.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow on the trail), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches, clouds)
- Airport
- LUA
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Monju100 ▾
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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 Monju, 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
- SafetyMonju is safe; the main risks are altitude (take it slow on the climb to Namche) and cash shortage (no ATM).
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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 (About 5 hours' walk from Monju; flights from Kathmandu are weather-dependent and often delayed.).
- Getting aroundThe village is a single trail; everything is a 2-minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea / coffeecheckRs 50–150
- Museum or sight ticketSagarmatha National Park entrycheckRs 1,000
- Budget bedBasic lodge room (no attached bathroom), a night, per roomNPR 200
- Mid-range bedBasic lodge room (no attached bathroom), a night, per roomNPR 350
- High-end bedBasic lodge room (no attached bathroom), a night, per roomNPR 500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1,500 · Mid NPR 3,000 · High NPR 5,000
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 (About 5 hours' walk from Monju; flights from Kathmandu are weather-dependent and often delayed.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Monju: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
2 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
3 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
20 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
19 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
2 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°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
The village is a single trail; everything is a 2-minute walk.
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: 2–3 h
Walk uphill, about 2–3 hours
The standard next stop; acclimatisation day recommended.
Khumjung
cautionDoor to door: 4–5 h
Via Namche, then a side trail, about 4 hours total
Doable as a day-hike if you overnight in Namche.
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.
Monju village centre
A handful of lodges along the main trail; rooms from Rs 200–500 per night (2026 estimate).
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 1,500–2,500 incl. bed and meals
- Mid
- Rs 2,500–4,000 incl. bed and meals
Trip budget
| Basic lodge room (no attached bathroom)1 × 1 night × NPR 200 | NPR 200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 1,500 | NPR 3,000 |
| Sagarmatha National Park entry fee2 × NPR 1,000 · check | NPR 2,000 |
| Dinner and breakfast at lodge2 × NPR 1,000 · check | NPR 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 720 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 3,960 per person per day, bed included | NPR 7,920 |
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2026 estimate in Nepalese rupees; flights to Lukla excluded.
Prices of common things
| Lodge room (basic)check | Rs 200–500 |
| Dal bhat (meal)check | Rs 500–800 |
| Tea / coffeecheck | Rs 50–150 |
| Bottle of water (1L)check | Rs 100–200 |
| Sagarmatha National Park entrycheck | Rs 1,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Park entry fee (Rs 1,000, 2026 estimate) must be paid in cash; no ATM in Monju.
- Last lodges serve dinner by 19:00; arrive before dark.Last lodges serve dinner by 7:00 PM; arrive before dark.
- Altitude is still moderate (2,800 m), but the next day's climb to Namche (3,440 m) is steep.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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Monjuमोन्जु
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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 → Monju (walk): about 4–5 hours, free
- Monju → Namche Bazaar (walk): about 2–3 hours, free
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- पार्क प्रवेश कहाँ छ? — Where is the park entrance? (pārk praveś kahā̃ cha)
- मलाई कोठा चाहियो — I need a room (malāī koṭhā cāhiyo)
Carry enough cash; no ATMs in Monju.
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 Monju. 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 Dec–Feb (cold, snow on the trail), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches, clouds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 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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