The Numbur Cheese Circuit Trek is a remote and culturally rich journey in eastern Nepal that follows a lesser-known trail between the Rolwaling and Everest regions. Offered by Ticino Treks Nepal, this trek is ideal for trekkers who want to experience authentic mountain life, diverse landscapes, and quiet trails away from the busy Everest routes. The circuit takes its name from Mount Numbur and the traditional high-altitude cheese-producing pastures that lie along the route.
Beginning with an overland journey from Kathmandu to Jiri, the trek gradually ascends through mid-hill villages, cultivated farmland, and forested ridges before reaching high alpine terrain. The route passes through a wide range of landscapes, from rhododendron and pine forests to open yak pastures and remote kharkas. Several sections of the trek require camping, particularly in the higher regions between Khahare and Kyama, giving the journey a semi-expedition character.
The trek reaches its highest point around Mane Danda and Tare Kharka, where trekkers are rewarded with expansive views of Mount Numbur, Karyolung, and surrounding Himalayan peaks. These high pastures are traditionally used for seasonal grazing and cheese production, offering insight into a way of life that has changed little over generations. The circuit then descends through remote valleys and reconnects with established trekking routes near Bhandar.
Cultural diversity is a defining feature of the Numbur Cheese Circuit. The trail passes through settlements inhabited by Sherpa, Tamang, Rai, and other ethnic communities. Trekkers encounter monasteries, chortens, prayer flags, and traditional stone houses that reflect the region’s deep-rooted Himalayan culture. Lodges are available in the lower sections of the trek, while higher elevations rely on fully supported camping.
The route gradually leads toward Junbesi and the lower Solu region before continuing to Lukla, where the trek concludes with a short scenic flight back to Kathmandu. An extra day is included in the itinerary to allow flexibility for weather or acclimatization.
The Numbur Cheese Circuit Trek with Ticino Treks Nepal is best suited for experienced trekkers in good physical condition who are comfortable with long walking days and mixed lodge-and-camping logistics. It offers a rare opportunity to explore an unspoiled region of Nepal while combining natural beauty, cultural depth, and traditional mountain livelihoods into a single, rewarding circuit.
