Recommended Lodges & Services
Tour Operator
Subash Shrestha is both a friend and who I work with for all of my bookings. Subash manages his own business and does a lot of work for climbing expeditions and independent trekkers. Reach him on Whatsapp at +977 985-1063719 or Instagram.
Trail Running Guides
Rashila Tamang is a certified guide after having gone through the Khumbu Climbing Center training program. In addition to being a certified trail running guide, Rashila is one of Nepal’s top trail running athletes. She can be reached at: tamangrashila464@gmail.com or +977 986-2193539 and at Rashila Tamang
Jeevan Lama is a certified guide specializing in trail running tours. Contact: Jeevanlama912@gmail.com / +977 977-9810216483 and at Jeevan Lama
Lodges
Phakding : Sherpa Guide Lodge: This is always my first overnight while moving up the Khumbu Valley. The lodge is inspired by a visit Pasang Sherpa made to the Swiss Alps and the food is loaded with veggies from the extensive lodge garden. Coffee is top.
Namche Bazar : Panorama Lodge My friend Mingma Sherpa has one of the best all around lodges in the Khumbu Valley. The rooms come with bathrooms and showers, the food is a step up from standard lodge food, the coffee is from Himalayan Sherpa Coffee, and the vibe is ideal for making friends.
Pangboche : Highland Sherpa Resort : Ang Temba and Yangji Sherpa run a comfortable lodge with great food and typical Sherpa hospitality. +977 9841488807
Chukhung : Khangri Lodge Lopsang Sherpa and his family run what has become like a home for me. The location is paradise. As of 2026, Lopsang’s brother Jangbu is managing the lodge and can be reached at: Tenzingjangbu.sherpa@gmail.com / +977 9851404112
Food
Cheplung : Himalayan Sherpa Coffee Just about 30 minutes from Lukla, stop trailside for locally roasted coffee and to enjoy the energy of Dawa Yangji Sherpa
Namche Bazar : Eat Smart Organic The place to go when you need to eat well and in quantity after a good long run down to Namche.
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Himalaya Trail Running Guide
What you get when you purchase our downloadable Himalaya Trail Running Guide to the Everest Region / Khumbu Valley:
- GPX track for each run including route variations
- Downloadable 50-page PDF with complete information for offline use
- Additional detailed route information
- Packing list for a mountain running trip to the Khumbu Valley
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