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Khumbu Municipality

Bagmati province

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Khumbu Municipality, near Chitwan National Park, is a vibrant destination known for its rich culture, wildlife tourism, and agricultural heritage.

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Bagmati province

Explore Khumbu

Unveiling nature, culture, and adventure—one experience at a time.

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Khumbu Festival

Join the vibrant Khumbu Festival, a celebration of Sherpa heritage, mountain traditions, and community spirit set against the backdrop of the Everest region. Experience traditional dances, local cuisine, and age-old rituals that bring the culture of the Himalayas to life.

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Where to go

Places worth the detour

Landmarks, viewpoints and towns you can build a day around.

6 places
Thame Village

Thame Village

4.4 ⭐️

Thame is a traditional Sherpa village in the Khumbu region known for its preserved Sherpa culture, mountain environment and connection to the Renjo La trekking route. Visitors can experience local village life and traditional hospitality through homestays.

Open No fixed opening hours

NPR No general town entry fee

Tengboche Monastery

Tengboche Monastery

4.4 ⭐️

Tengboche Monastery is one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries in Nepal and an important Buddhist center in the Khumbu region. It is surrounded by spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam and hosts the annual Mani Rimdu festival.

Open 07:00 AM – 05:00 PM

NPR No publicly verified standard admission fee

Phortse Ecotourism Village

Phortse Ecotourism Village

4.4 ⭐️

Phortse is a traditional Sherpa settlement in the Khumbu region, surrounded by spectacular Himalayan landscapes. The village offers visitors opportunities to experience Sherpa culture, local homestays, nature walks and wildlife viewing.

Open No fixed opening hours

NPR No general village entry fee

Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar

4.4 ⭐️

Namche Bazaar is the main commercial and cultural center of the Khumbu region and a major acclimatization stop on the Everest trekking route. Visitors can experience Sherpa culture, local markets, mountain views, restaurants, accommodation and nearby hiking trails.

Open No fixed town opening hours; individual businesses have their own hours

NPR No general town entry fee

Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp

4.4 ⭐️

Everest Base Camp is one of the world's most famous trekking destinations. The journey takes visitors through Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries, dramatic valleys, glaciers and spectacular Himalayan landscapes before reaching the base camp of Mount Everest.

Open No fixed opening hours

NPR Access through Sagarmatha National Park; mountaineering requires applicable permits.

Gokyo Valley & Lakes

Gokyo Valley & Lakes

4.4 ⭐️

Gokyo Valley is a spectacular alternative trekking destination in the Khumbu region, known for its turquoise glacial lakes, high Himalayan scenery and panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Visitors can also climb Gokyo Ri for an extensive mountain panorama.

Open No fixed opening hours

NPR Access through Sagarmatha National Park; mountaineering requires applicable permits.