What Makes Everest Region a Must-Visit Destination for Trekkers?

Everest is incredible to the adventure lover; everybody wishes to be there once in a lifetime. After several treks in the Everest region, I am still eager to go next trip. Within this blog article, I am sharing such mind-blowing features of Everest, people couldn’t stop them to plan to trek Everest base camp, Gokyo lake, or cross high passes. 

In Nepal, several mountains are popular for trekking and climbing whereas the Everest region is one of them. Annually, thousands of trekkers trek this region. Mount Everest is located in Solukhumbu district, in the northeastern part of Kathmandu. The wilderness of Everest and its rugged terrain, splendid scenery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery, and unique cultural heritage make it a memorable destination for any trekker. A few highlighting features are explored in this blog:

The popularity of Mount Everest is one of the primary reasons people want to go there and feel the mysticism of the surroundings. The Everest base camp trek provides a lifetime experience that is possible only after high commitment. The trekking trails follow a beautiful landscape, including glaciers, lush forests, and mountainous terrain. Along the way, we stay in sherpa villages, where we encounter the Sherpas, the indigenous people of the region, who are world popular for their climbing skills and warm hospitality.

Everest region showcases some of the most magnificent views in the world including Mount Everest. The Everest base camp trek starts from Lukla and then we follow Phakding to enter Sagarmatha national park which is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Sagarmatha national park is the residence of rare and endangered species such as snow leopards. We will see stunning scenery while passing through alpine forests, glacial rivers, and high-altitude deserts on the way to Everest base camp. The region is known for beautiful valleys, like Gokyo valley, and Khumbu valley where trekkers enjoy viewing and capturing breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.

The Sherpa people are an indigenous community that inhabits the Khumbu region, particularly in the Solukhumbu district, their culture is somehow influenced by the Tibetan sherpa community. They have a unique cultural practice that has higher priority to environment, beliefs, and history. Sherpa community has a deep respect and reverence for nature and mountains since they believe mountains are the residence of their deities. Because of this, several spiritual rituals are still in practice. Sherpa is skilled in mountaineering as they are instrumental in helping climbers to summit Mount Everest and many other peaks. Their traditional clothing and attire are unique and weather friendly. During Everest base camp trekking, you can have an opportunity to experience such unique cultural practices. You will visit a popular monastery in Tengboche on the way to Everest base camp.

Trekking in the Everest region is for those who dare to face challenges and thrill. The wilderness of the Khumbu region and its rugged terrain and high altitude make it a more challenging trek, but also one of the most rewarding experiences. The trekking trails pass through the rural part of the Everest region, where you'll encounter splendid mountains, rivers, and diverse landscapes. You have so many options to enjoy thrill during trekking, since you may cross three high passes: Renjo-la pass, Cho-la pass, and Kongma la pass including Everest base camp and Kalapatthar. This is the adventure of a lifetime; don’t miss it.

The Economic activities entirely rely on tourism in the Khumbu region. While offering adventure Trekking, the Everest region heavily relies on tourism to operate economic activity in the mountain. Your trekking activity supports the economy of local communities which includes local businesses, tea houses, lodges, and restaurants. You'll also have the chance to purchase local handicrafts and souvenirs, supporting the region's traditional crafts and arts.

Finally, you must put Everest base camp trekking on your bucket list. The rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality of the Sherpa community, safe and well-established infrastructure, and easy access from Kathmandu make it feasible for you to trek in the lap of Mount Everest.