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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.
People and 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 and when
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.
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