Phakding is a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

It lies in the Dudh Kosi river valley just north of Lukla and south of Monjo, at an altitude of 2,610 m.[1][2][3] It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

All of these people belong to Tibetan Buddhism and pray in a small Gompa at the centre of the village.

[4] The trail starts at Lukla and Phakding is often the main stopping point for trekkers on their way to Mount Everest via the Gokyo Ri route or Tengboche route.

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