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 May

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May is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons. At high altitudes, the precipitation can turn to snow, although at trekking elevations the accumulation does not usually get too deep. May is also the season when many 8000 m peaks are climbed so base camps of these mountains will be busy with activity.

At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in May. The highest point on the trek is Thame at 3820 m. During May, expect high temperatures of around 14.5°C (58°F) and lows down to 1.5°C (35°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.

Sat May 3 (day 1)
Thame (3820 m) About 3 hours from Lungdhen Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about 1.5°C (35°F) in May. hide images more info on Thame
Khumjung (3790 m) About 5-6 hours from Thame Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.7°C (58°F) and lows of about 1.7°C (35°F) in May. Overnight

Sun May 4 (day 2)
Namche Bazaar (3440 m) About 1.5-2 hours from Khumjung Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.8°C (62°F) and lows of about 3.8°C (39°F) in May. hide images more info on Namche Bazaar