Aug 24 - Aug 27, 2026 | Change
The village of Tengboche is home to one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the Khumbu. It is the spiritual heart of the Khumbu and is also blessed with spectacular mountain views. From Tengboche the peaks of Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku are all visible.
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
Tengboche at
3870 m. During
August, expect high temperatures of around
14.2°C (58°F)
and lows down to
5.2°C (41°F)
at Tengboche.
Itinerary (4 days)
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| Mon Aug 24 (day 1) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 5 hours from Phakding Overnight |
| Tue Aug 25 (day 2) |
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Tengboche (3870 m)
About 5-6 hours from Namche Overnight |
| Wed Aug 26 (day 3) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Thu Aug 27 (day 4) |
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