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 August

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The peak of the monsoon is in early August and marks the wettest time of year. Be prepared for lots of rain and wet trails At higher altitudes, the weather is cool and damp. But the clouds are usually the most frustrating part of monsoon trekking. High altitude passes get lots of snow during the monsoon making some passes increasingly difficult to cross.

At a glance
On average there are 22 days with precipitation in August. The highest point on the trek is Thame at 3820 m. During August, expect high temperatures of around 14.5°C (58°F) and lows down to 5.5°C (42°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.

Fri Aug 14 (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 5.5°C (42°F) in August. 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 5.7°C (42°F) in August. Overnight

Sat Aug 15 (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 7.8°C (46°F) in August. hide images more info on Namche Bazaar