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Kharikhola: Lower Trail to the Khumbu

Everest region

In this article
  1. Kharikhola at a glance
  2. Highlights
  3. Trips and guides
  4. Plan your visit

Kharikhola is a village at about 2,010 m on the lower trail from Solu and Jiri towards Lukla. Terraced fields, a monastery and Rai and Sherpa families make it a pleasant stop away from the busy upper trail.

Quick answer: Kharikhola is a night on the walk-in to Everest; from here the trail climbs through Puiyan and Surke towards Lukla.

Kharikhola at a glance

FactDetails
AltitudeAbout 2,010 m
RouteLower trail to Lukla
PeopleRai and Sherpa
SightMonastery
NextPuiyan, Surke

Highlights

  • Terraced hillsides.
  • Village monastery.
  • Quiet trail.

Trips and guides

Plan your visit

Kharikhola is part of the old road to Everest. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.

Frequently asked questions

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About 2,010 m.

The lower trail to Lukla.

Rai and Sherpa families.

Yes.

Puiyan and Surke.