Overview
Everest region is one of the top ten beautiful sites in the world to be visited in the life-time. It is famous for its topographical variation and unique culture and tradition. Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, has unique natural landscape of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Mt Everest area is also famous for its Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries. Additionally, Sagarmatha National Park, which extends to the area of 1,148 sq km, is also located in Mt Everest region.
This region contains 3% forest, 28% grazing land, and 69% barren land. It is rich in flora and fauna. Moreover, Sagarmatha National Park is also listed in the world heritage site
The spring and autumn seasons are considered to be the best seasons to have the view of Himalayan peaks. During the spring season (from March to May), the temperature is warmer during day and night. It is also the best season to see a variety of rhododendrons blooming naturally.
Similarly, a number of endangered species like musk-deer, Himalayan black bear, wolf, goral and the Himalayan Tahrs are found in this region.
Moreover, this region has popular peaks including Lhotse, Lhotsar, Gokyo, Mera, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Nuptse, Pumori, Taboche. This region covers upper catchments of Bhote Koshi, Dudh Koshi and Imja Rivers and form one of the headwaters of the Ganges River.
Everest region is popular among the mountaineers and adventure trekkers. The combination of natural beauty of the surrounding mountain peaks and the local Sherpa culture makes this region as a popular tourist destination of Nepal.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2800m) and Trek to Phakding (2610m), 4Hrs.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazar (3450m), 6Hrs.
Day 04: Acclimatize day in Namche Bazaar.
Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3860m), 5/ 6Hrs
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4350m), 6 Hrs
Day 07: Acclimatize Day in Dingboche
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4930m), 6 Hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Gorakshep (5140m) and Visit Everest Base camp (5360m),7 Hrs
Day 10: Excursion to Kalapatthar (5645m); Trek back to Pheriche (4.250m), 7Hrs.
Day 11: Trek via Pangboche to Phortse, (3860m), 7Hrs
Day 12: Trek via Namche Bazaar to Jorsalle (2860m), 7Hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Lukla (2840m), 5 Hrs.
Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 15: Sightseeing of Kathmandu
Day 16: Final Departure