Everest Trekking

Everest is a wonderful dream for many visitors from around the world. So Everest region trek is one of most popular and adventure trekking region of the world. The region has not only attraction include spectacular scenery but also where Mt. Everest, its attendant lesser peaks and rich culture heritage. The Everest area is situated in eastern Nepal. It is protected by the Sagarmatha National Park, established in 1976 with an area of 1148 square kilometers. he park is largely composed of the rugged terrain and gorges of the high Himalayas. Altitude ranges from 2845 meters above sea level (9,330ft) to the top of the world, Mt. Everest at 8848 meters (29,028ft). UNESCO listed the park as a World Heritage Site in 1979 for its unique natural and landscape characteristics.

Everest region is not only famous for trek it is also famous for its beautiful scenery. You will really get it as boon of nature. And it is also famous friendly Sherpa and their pleasant hospitality towards guests. Besides Mt. Everest it is home to the dozens of world famous beautiful Mountains, pristine glacier Lakes and secluded Monasteries. Sherpa are famous mountaineers and the region is their homeland. The major complication to an Everest trek is the high likelihood of Acute Mountain Sickness. This potentially deadly disease, commonly known as altitude sickness, is caused by climbing too quickly to a high elevation. Be sure to read the section on mountain sickness in the Health & First Aid chapter if you are planning an Everest trek.

Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, Lukla, Pike Danda, Dudh Kunda, Salleri, Chiwong Circuit, Hinkhu, Hongu Valleys and Everest to Arun Valley are the major area of trekking. Interesting landmarks near Syangboche are Khumjung School built by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1961 and Khunde Hospital north of Namche Bajaar established in 1968. Everest region trekking will help you to experiences the higher Himalayans.