Himalayan Alpine Huts

These essential mountain lodges and teahouses are situated along the Khumbu, Mera Peak, and Singalila trekking circuits. Ranging from basic shelters at 2,600 meters to high-altitude luxury lodges at 4,250 meters, they provide critical staging points for acclimatization and navigation through Sagarmatha National Park and the Indo-Nepal border ridges. Each location offers strategic access to major peaks including Everest, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga.

Kongde

High-altitude luxury lodge situated at 4,250 meters. It offers panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from the western ridge of the Khumbu Valley.

Phakding

Riverside settlement at 2,610 meters along the Dudh Koshi. It serves as the primary first-night stop for trekkers traveling from Lukla toward Everest Base Camp.

Monjo

Located at 2,835 meters, this village marks the official entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, where trekking permits are checked and processed.

Lukla Lodge

Accommodation located near Tenzing-Hillary Airport at 2,860 meters, serving as the primary staging point for expeditions entering the Khumbu region.

Kongde Peak Guest House

High-elevation guest house at 4,250 meters providing direct views of the Everest massif and the Dudh Koshi River valley.

Chutanga Lodge

A trekking lodge at 3,020 meters used as an initial acclimatization stop on the route toward the Zatrwa La pass and Mera Peak.

Thuli Kharka Lodge

Situated at approximately 4,300 meters after crossing the Zatrwa La pass, providing shelter for trekkers on the Mera Peak circuit.

Tonglu

Located at 3,070 meters on the Singalila Ridge, this lodge offers views of the Kanchenjunga range and the Darjeeling hills across the India-Nepal border.

Ning Saw

Remote trekking lodge located on the trail between Lukla and the Hinku Valley.

Gudel Lodge

Village lodge in the lower Khumbu region, situated along the trekking route between the Arun Valley and Lukla.