via Phaplu side trek (2 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

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

Weather Conditions in January

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January is one of the coldest and driest months, which makes it good for Himalayan views while wearing lots of layers. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. The days are short and the nights long, so you can finally catch up on War and Peace while hiking the Himalayas. Now that’s something to be proud of! Go with the e-book version, your back or your porter’s back will thank you for it.

At a glance
On average there are 2 days with precipitation in January. The highest point on the trek is Ringmu at 2805 m. During January, expect high temperatures of around 10.6°C (51°F) and lows down to -6.4°C (20°F) at Ringmu.

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Tue Jan 28 (day 1)
Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in January. hide images more info on Kathmandu
Phaplu (2470 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.6°C (55°F) and lows of about -4.4°C (24°F) in January. Overnight

Wed Jan 29 (day 2)
Ringmu (2805 m) About 5-6 hours from Phaplu Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.6°C (51°F) and lows of about -6.4°C (20°F) in January. hide images more info on Ringmu