The Everest Region Trekking has been the first choice of adventure seekers and nature lovers as it offers the astounding natural vistas along with the spectacular Himalayan Panoramas. Since Tenzin Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hilary successfully ascended Mt. Everest in 1953, this region has been the Mecca for hiking trekking and climbing enthusiasts. Additionally, Trekking in Everest offers enough chances to explore the rare Sherpa Culture and Traditions. Observing their lifestyle and knowing spiritual connection with the giant Himalayas is very interesting thing to do during the trek. Sherpa are the Guardians of Himalayas with the perfect climbing skills. They are well renowned for their bravery.

All the trekking in Everest Region passes through the Sagarmatha National Park which is a serene of hardy terrain with deep gorges, glaciers and gigantic rocks. The Sagarmatha National Park ranges from an altitude of 3,300 meters to the highest altitude of the world- 8,848 meters (Everest Summit) and spread over an area of 1,148 sq. km. The Sagarmatha National Park is home to many endangered and rare Himalayan mammals including musk deer, Ghoral, Derow and Himalayan Thar as well as the beautiful bird species like red-billed chough, yellow-billed chough, impheyan pheasant, blood pheasant etc.

The prime attraction of Everest Region Trekking is world’s tallest mountain – Mt. Everest that reaches an altitude of 8,848 meters from sea level. Khumbu Region is also home to other two eight thousander peaks namely Cho Oyu and Lhotse reaching altitude of 8,201 and 8,516 meters respectively. The trek to Everest region rewards every trekker with overwhelming views of gigantic peaks along with the tantalizing sunrise and sunsets over white Himalayas.

Difficulty and duration of Everest Region Trekking depends upon the package and route you choose. Trekking in Everest Region is possible in every seasons of the year, even during winter and monsoon with the use of proper gears and well preparations. But this may be the very challenging task for beginners. Depending upon the route and destination you choose, trek can be completed in 5 days to one month. So, choose the package according to your need and interest.

Below we have mentioned some of the most popular trekking routes in Everest Region. Read it and select the best package for you.

Everest Base Camp Trekking

Everest Base Camp Trekking is most famous trekking in Everest Region that can be completed in about two weeks. This voyage is a super adventure full of exciting and enjoyable moments from the very beginning o the end, leading you to the heart of world’s highest base camp at 5,364 meters and rewards you with incredible mountain vistas along with Khumbu Icefalls and Khumbu Glacier.

Besides Mountain scenery this wonderful trip takes you to the interesting Sherpa Villages that are filled with ancient Buddhist religion and impressive old monasteries. Moreover, this trek also offers you the perfect glimpses of sunrise over white Himalayan ranges.

Normally EBC Trek can be completed within two weeks (14 Days). But your walking endurance may increase or decrease the trekking days.

Everest Base Camp Short Trekking

The Everest Base Camp Short Trekking is an ideal trekking package for adventure seekers who lacks to join normal EBC Trek 14 Days. Though, the trek is completed in short duration it offers all the major highlights of normal Everest Base Camp Trek.

The jovial trekking route passes through the lush forests of Rhododendrons, Oak and Pine which during spring look awe-inspiring with perfect views of blooming wild flowers including alluring Rhododendron (Nepal’s National Flower).  The Khumbu Region is considered as the top trekking destination in the world, not only because it has world’s highest mountain but also the region still conserves the same old traditions, culture and lifestyle far unaffected from the city life.

Different Trekking companies offer their own customized itinerary for EBC short Trek. If you run low in time, you can join one week EBC Trek or 9 Days Everest Base Camp Trekking.

If you lack even one week but also interested in observing the astounding views from Everest Base Camp, then Heli Tour to EBC is an ideal option for you.

Everest Panorama Thyangboche Monastery Trek

Experience the best Tea House Trekking in Nepal by joining the Everest Thyangboche Monastery Trek and also get an opportunity to explore the rural lifestyle along with the mystic Sherpa villages enriched with rich culture and old monuments.

This trek is also famous for the best hospitality of Sherpa people. Sherpa are known for their bravery and mountain climbing skills. The first successful ascender to Mount Everest was also a Sherpa named Tenzin Norgay who climbed with Sir Edmund Hilary in May 23 1953 AD.

Tengboche Monastery lies in the heart of Khumbu Region and is very beautiful place to observe that rewards you with the peace and natural wonders.  These two weeks of Everest Panorama takes you to the half way of Everest Base Camp and offers best panoramas of great Himalayas from low elevation.

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trekking

This is the famous trekking route to Everest Region in early days before the Lukla Airport was built. The first ascenders – Sir Edmund Hilary also used this trail to reach Everest Base Camp in during 1953. The trek to Everest Base Camp via Jiri has been one of the most loved wilderness trekking to Nepal Himalayas that offers wonderful opportunity to climb Kalapaththar (5,545m), from there you can explore the incredible mountain vistas including Mt. Everest, and two other eight thousander peaks – Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Cho Oyu. Kalapaththar is also the wonderful view point for spectacular sunrise.

Not only this, Everest Trekking also introduces you with the rural Himalayan lifestyle and also the ancient Buddhist culture and traditions. This route is filled with beautiful Rhododendron flowers that blooms during spring and makes the forest alluring.

This is comparatively long trek as compared to normal EBC Trekking. It takes more than three weeks (about 21-23 days) to complete this incredible voyage.

Gokyo to Eevrest Base Camp Trekking

Gokyo Valley, recognized for the series of beautiful turquoise lakes in the Khumbu Region and the famous Cho La pass is one of the major highlight of Everest Region that you should not miss. This Gokyo Valley Trek takes us to the landmark of Khumbu region with the company of majestic soaring mountains, friendly sherpas, colourful ancient monasteries, and the mighty Everest. The trekking route gets even more alluring during the spring season. A trekker will find the forest blanketed with the blooming red rhododendron.

This trek is takes about two weeks to complete. These two weeks of trekking to EBC offers you the chance to explore incredible Mt. Everest from the highest base camp of the world EBC. Also enough chances to explore the Sherpa lifestyle, culture and traditions. The alluring ancient monasteries can also be explored during this trek.

Everest Three High Passes trekking

Everest Three High Pass Trekking is an exhilarating adventure in the Nepal Himalayas that includes trekking in the popular Everest Region and explore the unique gems of Khumbu Valley. During this adventure, we will cross the three high passes of Everest Region namely – Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft), Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft) and Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft), and also set our foot to the highest base camp of the world – Everest Base Camp.

This trek also takes us to the famous sunrise and Everest viewpoint of Khumbu – Kalapaththar and many mystic Sherpa villages on the way that offers us enough chances to explore the rural cultures and ancient old monasteries.

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