The Everest region is located in the northeast of Nepal . The most visited part of this region is Solukhumbu district, home of the legendry Sherpas and the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters. To the north of Solokhumbu is Everest National Park , while to the east is the Makalu Barun National Park . The trail follows soaring ridgelines with amazing views of the mountains so close. The major ethnic groups that live in the Everest region are Sherpas, Rais, Tamangs, Brahmins and Chhettris. Diverse range of wildlife and vegetation are seen 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 visit is spring and autumn. Popular trekking areas are Everest Base Camp/Kalapathar, Gokyo Valley , Cho Oyu Base camp, Everest to Arun Valley and Rolwaling tashilapcha pass. Interesting Iandmarks near Syangboche is Khumjung School built by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1968. Tea house trekking is also possible on the main trail to Everest Base Camp or the route up Gokyo Valley .
Nangpala: Opened just a year back, the Nangpa la is the main trading route between the Sherpa people and the Tibetan. This trek also traces the important history of the Sherpa people, who are believed to have migrated from Tibet to Nepal via the Nangpa La between 300 and 400 years ago. Many Tibetans cross this pass to be part of the famous open sky market in Namche that are held every Saturday. |
