Khumjung, Nepal
Top Spots in and near Khumjung
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Khumjung, Nepal
Climb Kala Patthar
/ 1572 ft gainKala Patthar (also spelled Kala Pataar, Kala Pattar), is one of the best ways for ordinary hikers to reach extraordinary heights in the heart of the Nepal Himalayas. The trek to the base of the mountain, at Gorakshep or Lobuche, will have already taken you well over a week and acclimatized your b...Read more -
Khumjung, Nepal
Trek to Everest Base Camp
4.838.5 mi / 9025.6 ft gainIf you are in the mood for an epic adventure packed with amazing culture and food, and spectacular scenery, a trip to Everest Base Camp should be on your bucket list. This trip takes a lot of planning, but once you finish, is one of the most incredible and rewarding trip you will ever do. Since i...Read more -
Khumjung, Nepal
Climb Imja Tse (Island Peak)
/ 3615 ft gainMost people climbing Island Peak are adding this summit onto an extended 3-week long Everest Base Camp Trek, this climb occurring after a visit to EBC, between days 10 and 12. Folks embarking on the longer and more challenging 3 Passes Trek may complete this climb before visiting EBC, between day...Read more -
Khumjung, Nepal
Hike Around Gokyo Lake
5.02.2 mi / 100 ft gainThe Gokyo Valley lies just to the east of Renjo La Pass – the final obstacle to those completing the epic 3 Passes Trek in Nepal. Before embarking on this last challenge, and especially after making it over Cho La Pass, you deserve a rest day.The emerald-green lake at the banks of the village of ...Read more -
Rikaze Shi, China
Visit Everest Base Camp, Tibet
5.0Surprise! You are now at what the Chinese call Everest Base Camp. Probably the most misleading part of advertising to see Mount Everest, travel agents and guides will not tell you this is a military outpost. A large part of the people going to see Everest from the north are tourist, not mountain ...Read more -
Rikaze Shi, China
Camp at the EBC Tent Village
This is the recommended place to sleep when visiting Mount Everest from the North. There are many Yak wool tents, each has a unique name outside the entrance. It's very interesting to see. A few issues with any of the tents. If you need to go to the bathroom, all the "toilets" are behind the tent...Read more -
Rikaze Shi, China
Explore Rongbuk Monastery at the Base of Mt. Everest
Rongbuk is the highest monastery in the world. It has quite a beautiful backdrop featuring Mount Everest. I did not have time to go inside. The cost to enter was 40rmb but you are permitted to wander around outside or do the Kora at no cost. The Kora is lined with Mani stones and stupas. Several...Read more -
Namche, Nepal
Climbing Gokyo Ri in the Himalayas
5.0Just like me a few months ago, you may have never heard of Gokyo Ri before. While many tourists choose Everest Base Camp as their trekking destination in the Himalayas, this spot is a true gem and a favorite amongst many locals. And while both Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Ri are about the same hei...Read more -
Khumjung, Nepal
Backpack the Three Passes Everest Base Camp Trek
110 mi / 20800 ft gainThe Three Passes Trek is a seriously challenging, seriously awe-inspiring high-altitude trek through the Nepalese Himalayas. Lonely Planet describes this as “the ultimate Everest trek… Only for the truly adventurous.” In fact, for over a week during this trek you will be hiking and sleeping above...Read more