Major city · Nepal
Khumjung
Half-day stop from Namche Bazaar: see the yeti scalp at the monastery, then walk back. Not a base.
Khumjung (3,790 m) sits an hour's walk above Namche Bazaar. The main draw is the Khumjung Monastery, which displays a scalp said to be from a yeti, and the nearby sacred cave of Guru Rinpoche. Most trekkers visit as a half-day side trip from Namche, though a few lodges exist for those who want to stay.
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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), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches)
- Airport
- LUA
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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 Khumjung100 ▾
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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 Khumjung, 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 main risk: Khumjung sits at 3,790 m.
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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 (Then a 2–3 day trek to Namche Bazaar and another hour to Khumjung).
- Getting aroundWalk only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea / coffeecheckNPR 100–200
- Budget bedDorm bed in a lodge, a night, per personNPR 500
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in a lodge, a night, per roomNPR 2,500
- High-end bedPrivate room in a lodge, a night, per roomNPR 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,000 · Mid NPR 4,000 · 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 (Then a 2–3 day trek to Namche Bazaar and another hour to Khumjung)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°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 (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khumjung: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
2 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
3 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
4 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
20 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
19 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
4 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
2 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°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 village is small; paths connect the monastery, school and lodges.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khunde
goDoor to door: 30 min
Walk, about 30 minutes
Smaller village with a hospital and a monastery.
Tengboche
goDoor to door: 3–4 h
Walk via Namche, about 3–4 hours
Famous monastery with Everest views.
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.
Near the school
A handful of lodges, some with attached toilets. Book ahead in peak season.
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 1,500–2,500 (check)
- Mid
- NPR 3,000–5,000 (check)
- High
- NPR 6,000+ (check)
Trip budget
| Private room in a lodge1 × 1 night × NPR 2,500 | NPR 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 4,000 | NPR 4,000 |
| Sagarmatha National Park entry fee1 × NPR 3,000 · check | NPR 3,000 |
| Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fee1 × NPR 2,000 · check | NPR 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 1,150 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 12,650 per person per day, bed included | NPR 12,650 |
2026 estimate in NPR; flights and trek permits excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Lodge dal bhat (rice, dal, curry)check | NPR 600–900 |
| Tea / coffeecheck | NPR 100–200 |
| Bottled water (1 L)check | NPR 100–150 |
| Charging electronics (per hour)check | NPR 100–200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The climb from Namche is steep; carry water and pace yourself.
- The yeti scalp is a small exhibit inside the monastery; ask the monks to see it.
- No ATMs in Khumjung; bring enough NPR from Namche or Lukla.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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यस ठेगानामा, कृपयाTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lukla → Namche Bazaar (trek): 2–3 days, about NPR 3,000–5,000 for food and lodging (check)
- Namche → Khumjung (walk): 1 hour, free
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- गुम्बा कहाँ छ? — Where is the monastery? (gumbā 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 Khumjung. 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), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches) · 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the monastery and the cave with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for the lodges with menu photos and last-order times.
- Altitude-sickness anchor: nearest descent point (Namche) and helicopter evacuation contact.
Sources
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