Top 5 things to do in Everest region

By November 13, 2018
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Ever wondered what are the best? It is all common to hear the stories of legendary Sherpa people, those intrepid men and women who have exploited Mt Everest since 1920 and have made enormous sacrifices to scale the highest landmark this world offers. Scores of people have sacrificed their own lives in their attempts to summit Mount Everest (8848m). Scaling Mount Everest is among the dreams of any adventurers. Besides Mount Everest, the entire Everest Region (also popularly called Khumbu Region) has also been among the hotspot hiking destinations as long ago.

It’s such a beautiful trekking route offering trekkers with breathtaking mountain scenery, exceptional Sherpa culture, Buddhist monasteries, and museums along the way. All trekking days are full of walking to the sheer pleasure of it, passing through vibrant prayer wheels, crossing swing bridges directly from an Indiana Jones film while evenings are rewarded with hot meals as soon as you can pour out your heart with like-minded folks around the dining-room fire. Traveling to the Everest area is this intoxicating mix of natural splendors, fascinating culture and for sure a personal sense of achievement. In addition to that, experiencing the warm Nepalese hospitality in addition to the world makes Everest Region world’s most memorable trip ever

Now, lets explore top 10 things you can do as you are doing a trip in Everest Region.

 

  • Explore Namche Bazaar

 Situated on crescent shaped mountain slopes offering stunning views of the hills throughout the valley, Namche Bazaar is known as the gateway to Everest Region. It is the capital of Khumbu region of Nepal. You need to ascend a grueling 3 to 4 hours climb up from the river into Namche. Also called Sherpa Kingdom, Namche is the place where you can get the best idea of how Sherpa lifestyle and culture can be studied. To know about the history of Sherpa people and how it has progressed over time, you can take time to visit the famous Sherpa Museum at Namche. Almost all kind of facilities and amenities are available here. It is possible to see Shopping Malls for buying Chinese export quality products. Visit Internet Cafes offering you high speed Internet Connectivity at the maximum point of Nepal. If interested, exotic pubs are there with the facilities of pool and snooker. The surrounding mountain views. Luxurious Star Hotels are available for your food and lodging. In general, it seems like Namche is an wonderful place like middle of nowhere.

 

  • Climb Up to Kalapatthar

Literally ‘Kala Patthar’ means ‘Black Rock’. Kalapatthar is a notable landmark situated at the south ridge Pumori in the elevation of 5545m. Kalapatthar is well-known as among the best view for Everest. It offers possibly the most spectacular close-up views of Mount Everest, the top of the world. All you will need to do is to reach the summit before the dawn so you can find the phenomenal sunrise view when standing face-to-face with Everest. It’s considered a significant destination included in the majority of the treks operated in Everest area like Everest Base Camp Trek and many others. Kalapatthar’s ascent starts at Gorakshep. And if you’re seeing Everest area for the first time, here is the fact about Gorakshep: you can use high speed Internet connectivity in Gorakshep these days!

 

  • Gokyo Lakes

 

Gokyo Lakes should rank world’s finest trekking destination as it features the lovely and tranquil ambiance while presenting the stunning Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse in front of your eyes. With remarkably serene lakes and outstanding views of mountains, a visit to Gokyo Lake is going to be memorable. The series of five tranquil and heavenly beautiful Gokyo lakes are definitely worth hard work. Located atop the Dudh Koshi Valley, Gokyo Lakes provide the seductive Choice to enjoy the Nepalese Himalayas. For adventure trekkers, excursion to Gokyo Lakes is among the most appealing alternative. Trekking through the Sherpa heartland overlooking the spectacular panorama of Himalayas surrounding you, and absorbing the dazzling magnificence of insanely beautiful Gokyo Lakes will be a terrific memory for lifetime.

 

  • Gokyo Ri

 

While you make your way up to Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri is just another amazing destination worth your sweat. For Everest, Gokyo Ri the best view, even better than Kalapatthar, as Gokyo Ri offers better close-up views. Located at the end of Gokyo Valley, Gokyo Ri (aka Gokyo Peak), is one of the finest destination for trekkers who can take challenges of walking the extra mile in the Himalayas. Plus, Gokyo Ri the perfect viewpoint for consuming five 8000 meter peaks including Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Gokyo Ri consists of a few stone houses-the small hamlet, one of the greatest settlements on the planet.

 

  • Everest Base Camp

One of the best trekking routes in the world–Everest Base Camp! Located at the lap of the world’s highest summit, EBC trek provides the best experience of being in the Everest Region. The excursion intersperses through warm and hospitable Sherpa villages, amazingly rich biodiversity in Sagarmatha National Park, and some of the earliest and important Buddhist monasteries. EBC itself offers you the magnificent views of three greatest peaks on planet earth: Lhotse Shar, Lhotse, and Everest per se. Everest Base Camp Trek will be your dream trip, defining your life in an adventurous way.

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