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Thameथामे
Thame is a half-day acclimatisation walk from Namche Bazaar, not a destination on its own. Go as a day trip from Namche or stay one night for the monastery and the old trade-route atmosphere.
Thame is a quiet Sherpa village at 3,750 m, off the main Everest trail. It is the end of the old Tibetan trade route via Nangpa La and gets far fewer visitors than Namche. The walk from Namche is relatively flat, making it a good altitude-acclimatisation day. Tenzing Norgay's house is here, and the village is home to mountaineers Ang Rita Sherpa and Appa Sherpa. Most travellers visit as a day trip from Namche or stay one night.
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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 possible), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches on trails)
- 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
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- 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 Thame100 ▾
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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 Thame, 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
- SafetyThame is safe for tourists.
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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 trek to Namche (2 days) and on to Thame (half-day from Namche)).
- Getting aroundWalking only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea or coffeecheckRs 100–200
- Budget bedDorm bed in a lodge, a night, per personNPR 500
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in a lodge, a night, per roomNPR 2,000
- High-end bedPrivate room in a lodge, a night, per roomNPR 3,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,000 · Mid NPR 3,500 · 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 (Then trek to Namche (2 days) and on to Thame (half-day from Namche))
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 (18 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thame: 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)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
3 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
4 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
18 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
17 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
4 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°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
Walking only. The trail from Namche is well-marked and takes about 2–3 hours each way.
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: About 3 h
Walk back the same trail, about 2–3 hours downhill
Return to Namche for more facilities and onward connections.
Door to door: About 2–3 days
Trek via the high pass (Renjo La, 5,360 m) or via Namche and the main trail
A serious high-altitude trek; requires good fitness and acclimatisation.
Door to door: About 3–4 days
Trek back via Namche and the standard trail
Standard exit route to the airport.
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.
Thame village
A few simple lodges, including Everest Summiteer Lodge of Apa Sherpa. Basic facilities, no luxury.
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
- Mid
- Rs 2,500–4,000
- High
- Rs 4,000+
Trip budget
| Private room in a lodge1 × 1 night × NPR 2,000 | NPR 2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 3,500 | NPR 3,500 |
| Meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)1 × NPR 2,500 | NPR 2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 800 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 8,800 per person per day, bed included | NPR 8,800 |
2026 estimate in NPR; flights to Lukla and trekking permits excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dal bhat (typical meal)check | Rs 500–800 |
| Tea or coffeecheck | Rs 100–200 |
| Bottle of water (1 L)check | Rs 100–150 |
| Lodge room (private, basic)check | Rs 500–1,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude: Thame is at 3,750 m. Acclimatise in Namche (3,440 m) before heading up.
- Last lodges may close in deep winter (Jan–Feb). Check ahead.
- No ATM in Thame; bring enough cash from Namche or Lukla.
- Weather changes fast; carry rain gear and warm layers even in clear weather.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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Thameथामे
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My bed tonight
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यो लजमा, कृपयाTo this lodge, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lukla → Namche (trek): about 2 days, Rs 1,000–2,000 per day for food and lodging (check)
- Namche → Thame (trek): about 2–3 hours, no cost
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- लज कहाँ छ? — Where is the lodge? (lodge kahā̃ cha)
Nepali is widely understood; English is spoken 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 Thame. 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 possible), Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches on trails) · 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
- Place pages for Thame Monastery and Sundar Peak with verified trail conditions.
- Lodge pages with seasonal opening dates and contact info.
- Altitude-acclimatisation itinerary page linking Thame as a recommended day trip from Namche.
Sources
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