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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