The Original Khumjung School is getting a make over!

The Original Khumjung School that Sir Ed built in 1960 is getting a well-needed make over.

The building was supplied by the Calcutta Aluminium Company to be assembled in Khumjung as the first school in the region. It has seen generations of students move through the school. 

Above: Buildings of Khumjung School run along the playing field and into the distance between the two stupa's. The original 1960's schoolhouse can be seen second on the right. 

Today Khumjung School has many buildings ranging from hostels to halls and the old aluminium building has been retired from service as a classroom. 

The building will now be converted into the Sir Edmund Hillary Visitors Centre where visitors to Khumjung can learn about the history of Sir Ed and The Himalayan Trust as well as what a huge difference that the little schoolhouse represents. 

As part of the redevelopment, local artist Serki Sherpa has painted an exquisite ceiling mural. 

The museum is due to open in time for the 70th Anniversary celebrations of the first ascent of Mt Everest, which is in May 2023. The Himalayan Trust will be hosting a trek during this time to attend the celebrations and opening. We encourage you to attend to see this incredible artwork in person.