Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route side trek (2 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

If you’d like to experience a different village on your return you can stay in Khumjung rather than Namche Bazaar. While you won’t find the shopping, bars, restaurants, and other amenities of Namache Bazaar, Khumjung located about two hours above, does have beautiful views of Ama Dablam and a quieter laid back vibe since it is bypassed by most trekkers.

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‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October.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 Thame at 3820 m. During September, expect high temperatures of around 13.5°C (56°F) and lows down to 3.5°C (38°F) at Thame.

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.

Thu Sep 18 (day 1)
Thame (3820 m) About 3 hours from Lungdhen Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.5°C (56°F) and lows of about 3.5°C (38°F) in September. hide images more info on Thame
Khumjung (3790 m) About 5-6 hours from Thame Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.7°C (57°F) and lows of about 3.7°C (39°F) in September. Overnight

Fri Sep 19 (day 2)
Namche Bazaar (3440 m) About 1.5-2 hours from Khumjung Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.8°C (60°F) and lows of about 5.8°C (42°F) in September. hide images more info on Namche Bazaar