Phaplu is in the Eastern district of Solu-Khumbu, famous for its Sherpas. This village of 5,500 is in a hilly region located 30 minutes east of Kathmandu by air. The local population is 70% Gurung with a 40% literacy rate.
29° to 34° Celsius (Summer) 1° to 10° Celsius (Winter)
25 minutes