For many your journey to Nepal would not be complete
without a glimpse of the highest mountain on Earth.
Located in the eastern half of Nepal, the Everest region
offers a wide 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 main ethnic group that visitors will
encounter in the Everest region is the Sherpas. There
are also minorities of various other groups, notably Rai
and Tamang in the lower hills and the ubiquitous Brahmin
and Cheetri farmers of the valleys. The northern part of
the district ( Khumbu) is Everest National Park, which
was established to protect the fragile environment of
this alpine region. The park contains a variety of
mammals, Himalayan thar, musk deer, the Himalayan red
panda and the black bear are all native to the park. Add
to the mountain peaks, glacial lakes, rhododendron
forests, native flora and fauna traditional villages and
ancient Buddhist monasteries, all go to make this region
a spectacular destination.
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Our
journey begins with an early morning flight from
Kathmandu to the Mountain airstrip at Lukla in
the heart of the Khumbu Region. There follows a
fairly easy day of around three hours to our
first stop Phakding. We continue North up the
Dudh Kosi Valley
We
commence our journey overland following the
route of the first pioneers to Jiri a market
town and the gateway to the Solu Kumbu region.
The first few days walk (trekking) are a push up
through the beautiful alpine region of Solu on
our way to the mountain air strip
This
Gokyo Lake trek begins at the mountain airstrip
at Lukla a one hour flight from Kathmandu. Our
destination is the high altitude lakes of Gokyo
at over 4200 meters. Less frequented than the
E.B.C route the trek provides some tremendous
high altitude trekking
This
trek is ideal for those who have less time and
still want a view of Everest. It provides a good
insight into Sherpa culture without the struggle
of high altitude trekking. Our destination is
the village of Tengboche with its famous
monastery where we have time
This
is high altitude trek recommended for the very
fit with previous experience of high altitude
trekking. The trekker will be highly rewarded
for his/her efforts with spectacular views of
Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu , Ama Dablam and other
great peaks. We commence our
Commencing
from the airstrip at Lukla the first three days
are spent trekking the established trail to
E.B.C. We traverse West for a gradual ascent to
the beautiful five lakes of Gokyo,where we rest
for some side treks including a climb of Gokyo
Ri for some fantastic
