Trekking in Everest Region

The Everest region is located in the northeast of Nepal. The most visited part of this region is Khumbu, home of the legendary Sherpas and the Mt. Everest (8849 meters), the highest peak of the world.  To the north of Solukhumbu is Everest National park, while to the east is the Makalu Barun National Park. The Major ethnic groups that reside in the Everest region are Sherpas, Rais, Tamangs, Brahmins and Chhettris

Diverse range of wildlife and vegetation are found in the Region. Animals to be sighted are   mountain goat, musk deer and barking deer in the forests. Birds include Impeyan Pheasant (Danfe), ravens, crows, choughs and snow Pigeons. The best time to trek in this region in spring and autumn.
Popular trekking are Everest base camp, Gokyo valley, Khumjung, Cho La pass, Thame, Tyngboche, Hanku valley, Dudh  Kunda, Everest to Arun valley, Island peak, Lobuche peak, Mera Peak,  Amphu Lapcha pass etc. Interesting landmark near Syangboche is Khumjung School built by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1961 and Khunde Hospital north of Namche Bazaar established in 1968. How to trek in the Everest region depends on the route chosen. Teahouse trekking is possible on the main trail to Everest Base Camp or the route up the Gokyo Valley. The trail from Jiri to Lukla also has tea houses on the way.
The most convenient to get Everest Treks is fly to Lukla from Kathamndu, there are daily flights operated by many airlines. We also arrange chartered flights and helicopters to Lukla. The last choice of flight is chartered helicopter to small airstrip at Syangboche which is located above Namche. 
By surface is a drive of 8/10 hours to Jiri from Kathmandu and trek to Lukla.  
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