Why Trek to the Everest Region?

Krishna
Updated on July 24, 2024

The Everest region in Nepal's eastern half, Solukhumbu district, offers diverse trekking experiences, from well-developed trails to remote semi-wilderness areas. The most popular area is Solukhumbu, home to legendary Sherpas. The northern part, Khumbu, is protected by Sagarmatha National Park while the east is Makalu-Barun National Park and the west is Rolwaling valley.

Because the area is home to stunning mountains, the most popular trek for trekkers is the Mt. Everest view tour. The northeastern part of Nepal is home to the Everest region, which is well-known among travelers for its breathtaking views of not just Mount Everest (8,848 meters), the world's highest peak, but also other mountains that jut out like white fangs. Aside from the mountains, the area is renowned for its friendly and devoted Sherpa people.

The world's highest peak, Mount Everest, is referred to in Nepal as "Sagarmatha," or "The goddess mother of the world." For a long time, hikers and wildlife enthusiasts have found it to be the main attraction.

The 1148 square kilometer Sagarmatha National Park, created in 1976, provides protection for the Everest region. Trekkers are astounded by the vistas of incredible peaks, Buddhist monasteries, and hospitable Sherpa settlements all around the trekking region. Similar to this, the Himalayan Tahr, Ghoral, Musk deer, Pikks (mouse hare), weasel, and jackal are among the often sighted wildlife in the area. Less frequently seen species include Himalayan black beer, olf, lynx, and snow leopard. The park is home to approximately 118 different species of birds, the most common of which are the Himalayan Griffion, Blood Pheasant, Red-billed Cough, Yellow-billed Cough, Snow Peck, Snowcock, and Lammergeyer.

The Everest region's topography includes craggy rocky valleys, meadows, and alpine forests, tidy Sherpa villages, glaciers, and icefalls. Due to the stunning scenery, this area is perhaps the most well-known trekking path worldwide. Silver fir, birch, rhododendron, and juniper trees predominate in the forest above 3500 meters, while pine and hemlock forests dominate the lower elevation visits. Among the notable occupations are raising yaks and growing potatoes and barley. Most of the young people in the area work as trekking and mountaineering guides throughout the season.

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