The home of Sherpa community of Nepal is known as Solu-Khumbu. All famous mountaineer right from Sherpa Tenging Norgey to all record holder summiters Like late Babu Chiri Sherpa came from Khumbu region. Sherpa belongs to Nyingma-pa Tiibetan Buddhist sect. They practice their own Buddhist tradition and custom, which their ancestors brought from Tibet. The area above Jorsale, about 113 sq. km is under the protection of National Park. There are blue pine, fir and juniper forest in the lower elevation and, birch and rhododendron forest in between 3300m to 4000m. Musk deer, Himalayan Thar and serow are commonly found. There is panoramic view of the Himalayan range all the way from Gaurishanker to Mt. Makalu. The view of Amadablam is photogenic.Everest is a dream for all the trekkers. More and more comfortable lodges are available on the trekking trail with good toilet facilities. Almost all the lodges/tea houses do have electricity (and there are places where you can re-charge digital cameras and batteries). At higher altitides the communal areas are lit with paraffin lamps.
This trek is introduction to Everest. The trek starts at Lukla (2805m) with an easy walk to Phakding. The trail to Everest base camp gradually ascends to Namchebazar (3445m). After an overnight stay at Namche the trail descend to the Dudh Koshi river and make steep ascend to Thyangbohce (3866m). The trail from the monastery gradually descends to the river and continues to the open valley at Dingboche (4299m). Retrace the trail back to Lukla. The highlight of the short trek is sherpa culture and very close to high mountain.
2.Everest Base Camp Trek-18 days (1)
This is quick escape to the base camp of Everest. Start trek at Lukla (2805m); walk through Namche bazar (3445m), Thyangbohce (3866m), Pheriche and Lobouje (4930m). Visit Kalapattar and if possible base camp before returning back to Lukla. Total duration includes acclimatization days at Namche Bazar and Pheriche. The highest elevation reached is 5183m at Kalapattar.
You follow original route used by first Everest expedition that starts from Jiri to the base camp of Mt. Everest. En-route you come across wide valley at Bhandar and Sherpa settlements at Junbesi. Cross the pass at Takshindu (3048m), there is a Buddhist monastery. Continue the journey to Phakding and enter into the home of Sherpa people perched in the nook and corner of the valleys in Khumbu. Visit village at Thame (3811m) and Khumjung. Stop overnight at Namchebazar and Thayngboche on the way to base camp. As you approach base camp you stop overnight at a remote settlement at Dingboche and Lobouje. From Lobouje make a day trek to Kalapattar to see great view of Mt.Everest. Retrace the trail back to Lukla. The trek ends with flight to Kathmandu.
Fly in and Fly out from Lukla Duration – Trek days - 18 Trip Grading- Strenuous This is a great trek that takes you to the high valleys of the Khumbu and the villages,monasteries. You fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and follow the Dudh Kosi valley up to Namche. You will spent few days for acclimatization. Visit Khumjung for incredible views of Kantega and Thamserku and the Nuptse-Lhotse wall with Everest rearing above. Trek further to Luza and to Gokyo.From Gokyo, you willjoin the main trail to Everest Base Camp. This route provides a magnificent approach to the Khumbu glacier with unbelievable vistas of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.
The route from Lukla follows trail made by local yak herders; there are small villages, stone huts and high pasture animal’s shades until Khare. The trail is pretty well defined though this is off the beaten path. In winter people and animals do not stay in these high regions. So local people and trekkers would very much less frequent the area through out the trek. Walk slowly and gradually to higher elevation. In the schedule walk in is done slowly and extra day for acclimatization days at Khare is planned before climbing to Mera la (5335m). Visit Hinku Nup glacier to the base of Kantega or help carry some food and equipment to high camp at Mera la. The day at Khare can be used to visit Hinku Nup glacier to the base camp of Kantega. Or, help carry some food and necessary equipment to Merla La. Usually we set up high camp above Mera la (pass) to help negotiate crevasses early in the morning, so next day climb would be easier. Though high camp may not be necessary, but it can only be decided on the site. Mera peak has twin summit. The view from the summit towards the high mountain peaks is the best anywhere
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