Pheriche

Pheriche is the high-altitude settlement at 4371 m above sea level in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It is a popular accommodation site for the Everest Base Camp trek. The moderate to luxury tea houses in Pheriche are trekkers’ choice. Along with resting sites, we can enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of Thamserkhu, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, and many more peaks of the Mahalangur range. 

Highlights of Pheriche, Nepal

• Mesmerizing view of Thamserkhu, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Tabuche, Cholatse and Nuptse
• Pheriche Aid Post to cure altitude sickness
• Sherpa settlement
• Accommodation site
• Explore local sherpa culture
• Side trip to Thukla pass
• Altitude sickness lesson and medical assistanc

Things to do in Pheriche

Pheriche is an amazing valley surrounded by snow capped peaks of Mahalagur Himal. Being a high-altitude village, it provides different facilities for trekkers ascending to or descending from EBC trek. The major things we can do in Pheriche are:

• Short hikes in nearest viewpoint

Pheriche is a viewpoint for white ranges. A short hike to nearby ridge gives a panoramic view of Amadablam Taboche, Cholatse and Thamserkhu. It takes around an hour to reach the vier point of Pheriche valley. 

• Explore the Himalayan rescue association (HRA) aid post

The Himalayan rescue association aid post is run by volunteer doctors which provides important knowledge on altitude sickness and medical aid to trekkers and climbers. We can also join to altitude talk in the afternoon to get few lessons about altitude mountain sickness. 

• Acclimatization

If we are ascending to base camp of Mount Everest, then acclimatization is very important. We can hike around for two hours and reach the nearest viewpoint. We should spend around an hour at the altitude and return to Pheriche that acclimatizes our body and help to prevent altitude sickness. 

• Photo and videography

We can capture photographs and video graphs of the great mountains around Pheriche valley. The beautiful village, dry pastures, naked hills, glacier, moraines and mountains can be kept as memory through photos and videos. 

• Visit Sherpa village

Pheriche is a Sherpa village. Trekkers can explore the village and know about the Sherpa culture and lifestyle. We can taste local food and talk with local people settling in the village.

How to reach Pheriche?

Pheriche enroute the EBC trekking. We should follow the trekking route from Lukla to Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Pangbohe and divert to Pheriche. It takes five days from Lukla on foot. We can also use heli to reach Pheriche.

Brief itinerary to reach Pheriche village

• Day 1: Arrival in Nepal
• Day 2: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
• Day 3: Trek to Namche
• Day 4: Trek to Khumjung
• Day 5: Trek to Tengboche
• Day 6: Trek to Somare
• Day 6: Trek to Pheriche

What is the difference between Pheriche and Dingboche?

Both Pheriche and Dingboche are high altitude resting sites in Everest region. Dingboche is the last Sherpa village in Khumbu region while Pheriche is the settlement aimed to give services for trekkers and climbers.

Both of the places are beautiful valleys on different altitudes. The major differences between Pheriche and Dingboche are:

Similarities between Dingboche and Pheriche

• Both places specialize in accommodation for trekkers and climbers.
• We can get normal to advanced tea houses in Pheriche and Dingboche.
• Trekkers can explore the amazing view of Amadablam, Tabuche, Cholatse, Thamserkhu etc from the viewpoints.
• Both villages are best for acclimatization by hiking to nearby hills

Best time to visit Pheriche

Autumn and spring are the best times to explore Pheriche. The clear sky during spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October and November) is best for having the great view of mountains and Everest landscape. Pheriche weather remains cold throughout the year with cold breeze. 

Coclusion of Pheriche

Pheriche is the small settlement between Lobuche and Pangboche. It enroutes base camp of Mount Everest. Therefore, trekkers and climbers heading to Base camp or returning from base camp can stay overnight there. Local Sherpa provides best hospitality with good food and room for night stay in Pheriche.