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Overland Start side trek (7 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Junbesi

Difficulty: challenging
Overland Start

With roads being extended further into the region there are now a few options for those who want to trek in rather than fly. Starting from Dhap allows you to take in the famed views of Pikey Peak on the trek in before joining the main trail at Junbesi. For the traditionalist, with bus service now extending to Bhandar the classic Jiri start can now be reduced by a day. Starting from Bhandar allows you to follow the route of early climbing expeditions into the Khumbu. While not that high by Himalayan standards, the trekking routes into the Khumbu are surprisingly strenuous. Since the path cuts across the valleys that descend from the high Himalayas, there is a lot of up and down climbing as you climb out of one valley and descend down to a river only to climb out the other side. This area sees far fewer trekkers than the trails above Lukla, but still has a pretty good lodge infrastructure.

Weather Conditions in September

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Mid-September marks the start of the ‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October. While there is a good chance of precipitation, clear skies and lush, rice paddy terraced hills are your spectacular when it is not raining. The chance of rain decreases as the month progresses. The end of the monsoon means there is still a chance of the occasional heavy snowfall at high altitudes. Furthermore, high passes can have a lot of snow that has accumulated over the monsoon.

At a glance
On average there are 15 days with precipitation in September. The highest point on the trek is Lamjura La at 3530 m. During September, expect high temperatures of around 15.2°C (59°F) and lows down to 5.2°C (41°F) at Lamjura La.

Overland Start Side trek
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Thu Sep 18 (day 1)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 18.4°C (65°F) in September.

Kathmandu

Highlights: Pikey Peak

Sir Edmund Hillary is said to have declared Pikey Peak is favorite trekking view point in Nepal. On a clear day it is possible to see as far as Dhaulagiri to the west and Kanchenjunga to the East.

Difficulty: moderate
The closest road head to the Everest Region, this route gets you to Lukla from Kathmandu in about 3 days overland.

Shared vehicle from Kathmandu to Bhandar (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $15.00
Travel time: about 10 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Bhandar (2190 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.3°C (74°F) and lows of about 13.3°C (56°F) in September.

Fri Sep 19 (day 2)

Chaulakharka (1460 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.6°C (82°F) and lows of about 17.6°C (64°F) in September.

Kinja (1630 m)

About 2.5-3 hours from Bhandar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.6°C (80°F) and lows of about 16.6°C (62°F) in September.

Sete (2600 m)

About 2-2.5 hours from Kinja or about 5-6 hours from Bhandar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.8°C (69°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in September.

Sat Sep 20 (day 3)

Dakchu (2985 m)

About 1 hour from Sete
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.5°C (65°F) and lows of about 8.5°C (47°F) in September.

Goyam (3220 m)

About an 1 hour from Dakchu or 2 hours from Sete.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.1°C (63°F) and lows of about 7.1°C (45°F) in September.

Goyam

Lamjura La (3530 m)

About 1 hour from Goyam or 3-3.5 hours from Sete
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about 5.2°C (41°F) in September.

Junbesi (2700 m)

About 6 to 7 hours from Sete
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.2°C (68°F) and lows of about 10.2°C (50°F) in September.

Junbesi
Sun Sep 21 (day 4)

Salung (2953 m)

About 2 hours from Junbesi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.7°C (66°F) and lows of about 8.7°C (48°F) in September.

Ringmu (2805 m)

About 1.5-2 hours from Salung or about 3.5-4 hours from Junbesi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.6°C (67°F) and lows of about 9.6°C (49°F) in September.

Ringmu

Taksindu La (3071 m)

About 1 hour from Ringmu or about 4.5-5 hours from Junbesi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.0°C (64°F) and lows of about 8.0°C (46°F) in September.

Taksindu (2930 m)

About 15-20 min from the Taksindu La or about 5-5.5 hours form Junbesi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.8°C (66°F) and lows of about 8.8°C (48°F) in September.

Nunthala (Manidingma) (2194 m)

About 1-1.5 hours from Taksindu or about 6-7 hours from Junbesi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.2°C (74°F) and lows of about 13.2°C (56°F) in September.

Mon Sep 22 (day 5)

Jubing (1676 m)

About 2-3 hours from Nunthala
Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.3°C (79°F) and lows of about 16.3°C (61°F) in September.

Kharikola (2072 m)

About 2 hours from Jubing or about 4-4.5 hours from Nunthala
Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.0°C (75°F) and lows of about 14.0°C (57°F) in September.

Bupsa (2350 m)

About 1-1.5 hours from Kharikola
Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.3°C (72°F) and lows of about 12.3°C (54°F) in September.

Bupsa
Tue Sep 23 (day 6)

Chaurikharka (2600 m)

About 7 hours from Bupsa or about 8 hours from Kharikola
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.8°C (69°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in September.

Cheplung (2660 m)

About 30 min from Chaurikarka
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 10.4°C (51°F) in September.

Phakding (2860 m)

About 1.5-2 hours from Cheplung
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.2°C (67°F) and lows of about 9.2°C (49°F) in September.

Phakding
Wed Sep 24 (day 7)

Oct 6 - Oct 21, 2025  unconfirmed

This trip has been proposed but will not be confirmed with the guide until a payment has been made.

Gokyo Valley Overland Start and via Renjo La (16 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

Private trek
2 interested

0 confirmed trekkers

$877 usd
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only

Price drops to $403 if 2 interested trekkers join this trek

Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees:
$31.02 /day per person for guide
+ $30 per person for guide's insurance
+ $170 per person for guide's transport
+ $52 per person for vat tax
+ $113 per person for permits
+ $15 for private trek surcharge

by Andrew (United Kingdom) on Nov 5, 2018

Three Passes & Everest Base Camp Overland Start led by Nigma Tamang