Monjo, Nepal Explained

Monjo is a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It lies in the Dudh Kosi river valley just north of Phakding and south of Jorsale, at an altitude of 2,835 m,[1] just below the Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate and check-point,[2] [3] one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. As per the census of 2011, Monjo village has a population of 114 people. All of them are followers of Buddhism and engaged in the tourism business. [4]

The trail start at Lukla and Monjo is often a stopping point for trekkers, as an alternative of Phakding, on their way to Sagarmartha (Mount Everest) via the Gokyo Ri route or Tengboche route.[2]

Its primary function of the village is to support the tourism industry and as such consists of a number of guesthouses.[2]

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27.7833°N 129°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nepalmappublisher.com
  2. Bradley, Mayhew; "Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya"; (2009); 9 edição; p 94 (map)+ pp 103-104; Lonely Planet;
  3. Bezruchka Stephen; "Trekking in the Nepal: a traveler's guide"; The Mountaineers ed.; Seattle; (2004); page 220;
  4. Web site: Nepal . Nomad Trekking . Everest Monjo . Everest Monjo.