Everest Region Trekking

The Everest region is the region of Mahalangur Himalayan ranges where lies Mt. Everest (8,848m.),know as in Nepal Sagarmatha "Heads reaching to the sky" the world's highest mountain. In this region lies other mountain such as Cho Oyu(8,153m), Lhotse (8,516m.) Nuptse (7,879m.), Makalu(8,463m.) Ama Dablam(6,856m.).This is the most concentrated mountain region with hightest mountains;there is more than 200 peaks higher than 6,000m. The everest region is also the home of sherpas, mysterious yetiand the out post of Tibetian Buddhism with its many facinating monasteries. The mountain, the people, their villages, the way of life ensure lasting memories of the walk.

This Trek comprises not only the Everest base camp but whole Solukhumbu, which are at the lap of looming Mt.Everest (8,848m.), the highest peak in the world and also the Mt. Ama Dablam.The trek to Khumbu area is not only famous for trekking and expedition but also for the Sherpa Culture. One can enjoy and learn Sherpa Cultural closely by visiting this region. The complete trek starts from Jiri, Lukla or Phaplu. Flying to Lukla is the best option for those with limited time. The Everest trek is one of the most thrilling adventure treks for excitment seekers. There are several trekking routes within the Khumbu Region like Kalapatthar, Gokyo Lake Everest Base Camp, & Syangboche trek.Everest can't be seen from the base camp, so most trekker's climb Kalapatthar.World's highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, Start festivals and monasteries. The Sagarmatha National Park is rich with flora and fauna, but the existence of the yeti remains a mystery.Animals to be sighted are mountain goat,musk deer and barking deer in the forests. Birds include Impeyan Everet View From Kalapattharpleasant (Danfe) , ravens, crows, choughs and snow pigeons. How to trek in the everest trek depends upon the route choosen.

Getting Everest Region

Everest region can be reached by air or on foot. Jiri is a ten hour drive from Kathmandu, by air there is three options. The most convenient from Everest trek is Lukla, which is serviced by many domestic airlines with daily flights from Kathmandu.Another option is the airstrips at Phaplu, near the district headquater which is serviced by daily flight from Capital.