How to Reach Khumbu

Khumbu is well connected with most of the important towns and cities of Uttarakhand. Getting there guide below provides detailed information about how to reach Khumbu by Road, Train or Flight.

Khumbu Location

The Khumbu region lies in northeastern Nepal and is part of the Solu-Khumbu district in the Sagarmatha Zone. It is home to Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) and the Everest Base Camp (EBC), as well as the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

How to Reach Khumbu from India:

First of all you have to reach Kathmandu. check how to reach Kathmandu from India.

From Kathmandu to Khumbu

Fly to Lukla:

Nearest airport to access Khumbu region is located in Lukla. There are numerous flights flying the Kathmandu - Lukla route, though with a much reduced service during the off-season months.

Sita is considered to be one of the more reliable airlines flying this route and operates two flights every morning from Kathmandu Domestic Airport at 07:00 and 08:20, with return flights at 07:40 and 09:00. Flights from Kathmandu take around 25 minutes. Be aware that during the summer rainy season there may be substantial delays, and even a wait of one week is not uncommon.

• Flight: Take a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu region.
• Flight Duration: Around 30–40 minutes.

Note: Flights can be affected by weather, so keep some buffer days in your itinerary.

Trek to Khumbu:
Lukla marks the starting point of treks into the Khumbu region. Popular stops include: Phakding, Namche Bazaar (the main hub of the region), Tengboche, Everest Base Camp (EBC)

Alternative Route via Jiri: Reach Jiri by road from Kathmandu and start a longer trek (takes about 5–7 additional days to reach Lukla). Suitable for those who want a less crowded and scenic trek.

Khumbu by Helicopter:
For quicker access, private helicopter charters can be arranged from Kathmandu to Lukla or directly to Namche Bazaar.

 Wikipedia: Khumbu Map

By Road

There is a bus running between Kathmandu and Jiri. Some buses are going a bit further to Shivalaya. From here to Namche Bazaar it is about a six-day walk.

Another route tried entering from Jainagar, India, by train or bus. From Jainagar its about 1-1½ day by bus or jeep to Phaplu via Madar, Sirha, Mirchaya Ramnagar, Katari, Okhaldunga and Salleri. Phaplu to Ringmo and 5 days trek to Namche.