Located in the eastern half of Nepal, the Everest region offers a wild range of trekking experiences. From the well-developed trail to Everest Base Camp to treks in remote semi-wilderness areas, there is a choice to suit all comers.
The most frequented parts of the region is located in Solukhumbu district, the home of the legendary Sherpas. The northern part of the district (Solukhumbu) is encompassed in the Everest National park, which was established to protect the fragile environment of this alpine region. To the Makalu Barun National park.
To the west Rolwaling Valley, a well protected microcosm of cultures and ecology.
Beside mount Everest there are three other 8000 meter peaks in the region Lhotse, Cho oyu and Makalu and additional numerous other Peak of lesser altitude but no less stunning.
Add to this glacial lakes, rhododendron forests native flora and fauna, traditional villages and ancient Buddhist Monasteries all go to make this region a spectacular destination.
culture
The main ethic groups that visitor will encounter in the Everest region is the Sherpas is their heartland and their influence is to be seen everywhere from their traditional dress to their distinctive house and village monasteries. There are also minorities of various other lowers hills and the ubiquitous Brahmin and Chhetri are farmer of the Valley.
How to go?
How to trek in the Everest region depends entirely on the route that you choose on the main trail to Everest Base Camp or the route ups the Gokyo Valley then teahouse trekking is perfectly possible. The trail in from Jiri is also endowed with many conveniently located Teahouses although generally not of such a high standard as those to the north. Other trekking routes will almost certainly require that use of Camping and descriptions for details.
Summary follows the classic Everest expedition route through hill village lots of climbing at the route crosses several ridges, then descends to cross a river, An excellent trek that offers a good chance to acclimatize before heading to Everest base camp.... Read More
The Phaplu is small airstrip in Solukhumbu; we start many treks from Phaplu it takes 35 minute by plane. When you get down from plane, you can see excellent view of Numbur/Khatang/Kerolung a group. Away to the north of Phaplu, number Himal is known Sherpa.... Read More
Also known as Everest Circuit trek, this is one of the most adventurous treks in the Everest Himalayas. It follows the route via high pass of Cho La at 5330meters into the Base Camp of Mount Everest. A unique trek that goes through Lukla, Namche bazaar and all the way.... Read More
Imja Tse peak with the height of 6160m is more popularly known by name of Island peak.
The peak was named Island peak by Eric Shipton’s party in 1953, as the peak resembles an Island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche Later in 1983, the peak was renamed as Imja Tse.... Read More
he classic route through the Sherpa heartland to the foot of the world’s highest peak Everest (8848m)- There is no greater mountain on earth and this lodge-based trek follows in the footsteps of the great Climbing parties attempting to summit the mountain from the Nepalese.... Read More
A high-altitude trek to a valley east of Everest base camp Excellent views of Everest, small lodge on the entire route and usually less crowded then the base camp. The trek to Gokyo offers an alternative to the traditional trek to Everest base camp from Gokyo, more of Everest.... Read More
If one is suffered with the symptoms of altitude sickness and cannot go to base camp still can make a worthwhile trek to less ambitious destinations such as Namche Bazaar the administrative headquarters of the Khumbu region: Khumjung or Thami, or which are more.... Read More
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