Travel advisory · NepalSome governments advise against travel to parts of Nepal.The warnings cover only these areas: Nuwakot, Rasuwa.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Nuwakot · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain
- Rasuwa · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain
Also named by one government: China-Nepal border area (New Zealand), Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area (Rasuwa, incl. Nepal-China border crossing) (US), Areas along the Bhota Koshi and Trishuli rivers (Spain), Dhading (Spain), Gorkha (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (regional advisories) | Sep 4, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen; keine Reisewarnung | Oct 19, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Zone de vigilance renforcée (ensemble du pays) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Everest region
Trekkers come for the trails through Sherpa villages and the view of the world's highest mountain from the high valleys of Khumbu.
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The Everest region, also called Khumbu, is in northeastern Nepal on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest. It lies in Solukhumbu District in Koshi Province, and Nepalis also know it as the Sagarmatha region. Most of its people are Sherpa, and Kirat Rai (Khambu) people also settle here. The land climbs from about 3,300 meters (11,000 feet) to the summit of Everest at 8,848 meters, the highest point on Earth.
Most visitors come to trek. Lukla is the usual starting point, reached by a short flight, and the trail climbs through villages to Namche Bazaar, the main town and a common stop for acclimatization. Further on are Dingboche and Lobuche, and the Tengboche monastery, one of Nepal's best-known Buddhist monasteries, lies on the route. Sagarmatha National Park and its buffer zone cover the area between Lukla and Monju. Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) have the most settled weather.
Everest region in five
- Carry both Everest permitsYou need the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit (NPR 3,000 per person) and a local Khumbu municipality permit. Agencies usually arrange both; confirm the current fees.Nepal Tourism Board
- Build in acclimatization daysStop for an extra night at Namche Bazaar and at Dingboche or Pheriche. Going up too fast is the main cause of altitude sickness.
- Leave spare days for Lukla flightsCloud often cancels flights to and from Lukla. In busy seasons many flights leave from Ramechhap, several hours by road from Kathmandu.
- Check the guide rule before you bookNepal requires licensed guides on many treks. Confirm the current rule for the Khumbu with your agency or the tourism board.
Need to know
- Airport
- Lukla (LUA), from Kathmandu or Ramechhap
- Getting there
- Flight to Lukla, then on foot; no roads
- Getting around
- On foot; porters and yaks carry loads
- Best base
- Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
- Time needed
- 12–14 days for Everest Base Camp
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh-1°Low-9°Very coldJanuaryPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- -1°
- Low
- -9°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Very cold
- FebruarySnow13 rainy days9 snowy daysHigh0°Low-8°Cold, clearFebruarySnow
Mixed
- High
- 0°
- Low
- -8°
- Precipitation
- 95 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 9
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, clear
- MarchSnow17 rainy days11 snowy daysHigh2°Low-7°ColdMarchSnow
Mixed
- High
- 2°
- Low
- -7°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 11
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- AprilRain17 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh5°Low-3°Spring seasonAprilRain
Good
- High
- 5°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring season
- MayRain23 rainy days3 snowy days1 day with stormsHigh7°Low1°Climbing seasonMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 158 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 3
- Days with storms
- 1
Climbing season
- JuneRain28 rainy days1 snowy day2 days with stormsHigh10°Low5°MonsoonJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 267 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 2
Monsoon
- JulyRain31 rainy days2 days with stormsHigh11°Low7°MonsoonJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 507 mm
- Rainy days
- 31
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 2
Monsoon
- AugustRain31 rainy days2 days with stormsHigh11°Low7°MonsoonAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 427 mm
- Rainy days
- 31
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 2
Monsoon
- SeptemberRain28 rainy days3 days with stormsHigh10°Low5°ClearingSeptemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 292 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 3
Clearing
- OctoberRain15 rainy days3 snowy days3 days with stormsHigh6°Low0°Clear, busyOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 6°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 114 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 3
- Days with storms
- 3
Clear, busy
- NovemberPartly cloudy6 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh4°Low-4°Clear, coldNovemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -4°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 3
- Days with storms
- 0
Clear, cold
- DecemberClear5 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh2°Low-6°Very coldDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 2°
- Low
- -6°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Very cold
Average daily high and low in Namche Bazaar, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Everest region
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
-5
- Feels like
- -12°
- Humidity
- 52%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 71%
Everest region
02:22 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today13°0°71%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 13°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Wed12°0°73%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 12°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 73%.
- Thu12°1°53%Thursday: Drizzle. High 12°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Fri11°-1°76%Friday: Drizzle. High 11°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 76%.
- Sat10°-2°96%Saturday: Drizzle. High 10°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 96%.
- Sun10°-3°55%Sunday: Drizzle. High 10°, Low -3°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Mon10°-3°14%Monday: Fog. High 10°, Low -3°. Chance of rain 14%.
Updated 10:28 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 152 NPR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Khumjungabout 1.5 hours on foot from NamcheTraditional stone village above Namche, quieter than the main town.
- Tengbocheabout 4 to 5 hours on foot from NamcheBuddhist monastery with views of the high peaks; go early, as clouds often build later in the day.
- Syangbocheabout 1 hour on foot from NamcheVillage above Namche with an airport and views toward Everest.
Before you go to Everest region
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Rules for Everest region, checked
- Sagarmatha National Park charges foreign visitors NPR 3,000 per person per entry.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Plan around Everest region
Valley cities, treks and entry basics
Read the guideKathmanduWhere the Lukla flight starts
Read the guidePokharaThe other trekking base, for Annapurna
Read the guideTravel insuranceAltitude limits and helicopter evacuation
Read the guideVisas and entryCheck your passport rules before you fly
Read the guideConnectivityData in Kathmandu, patchy signal on the trail
Read the guideEverest region FAQ
What permits do I need for Everest Base Camp?
The Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and a local Khumbu municipality permit. Trekking agencies usually arrange both and can confirm current fees.
How long is the Everest Base Camp trek?
About 12–14 days from Lukla and back, including two acclimatization days.
When is the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp?
October and November for clear skies, or April and May for warmer days. The monsoon, June to September, brings cloud and leeches lower down.
Do I need to be very fit?
You need to be comfortable walking 5–7 hours a day for two weeks. Altitude, not fitness, is what stops most people, so go slowly.
Can you do Everest Base Camp without a guide?
Guide rules have changed, so check the current requirement. Even where optional, a guide helps with route-finding and altitude decisions in bad weather.