Everest region is located in the northeast of Nepal. THe most visited part of this regions is Solukhumbu District, home of the legendary Sherpas and the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest 8,848 metres. TO the north of Solukhumbu is Sagarmatha National Park, while to the east is the Makalu Barun National Park. The major ethnic groups that live int he Everest Region are Sherpas, Rais, Tamangs, Brahmins, and Chhetris. Diverse range of wildlife and vegetation are seen in the region. Animals to be sighted are mountain goat, must deer and barking deer in the forests. Birds include Impeyan Phesant (Danfe), Ravens, Crows, Choughs and snow pigeons. The best time to visit is spring and autumn.
Popular trekking areas are Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, Lukla, Pike Danda Dudh Kunda, Salleri, Chiwong Circuit, Hinkhu, Hongu Valleys and Everest to Arun Valley. Interesting landmark near Syangboche are 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 i s possible on the main trail to Everest Base Camp or the route up Gokyo Valley. The trail from Jiri to Lukla also has teahouses on the way. |
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Everest region can be reached by air or on foot. Buses to Jiri leave from the new bus park in Kathmandu. Jiri is a ten hour drive from Kathmandu. by air, there are three options. The most convenient for Everest trek is Lukla, which is serviced by many airlines with daily flights from Kathmandu. Another option is the airstrip at Phaplu, near the district headquarter which is the small airstrip at Syangboche, which is located above Namche Bazaar. Despite being an option, altitude makes it an impractical and unwise choice as an arrival destination for acclimatization resasons. |
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