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Trekking in Everest region:
The Everest region is located in the northeast of Nepal .The most visited part of this region is Solukhumbu district, home of the legendary Sherpa’s and the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest at 8848 meters. To the north of Solukhumbu is Everest National Park (Sagarmatha National Park) ,while to the east is the Manaslu Barun National Park .The major ethnic groups that live in the Everest region are sherpas, Rais,Tamangs,Brahmins and chhettris . Diverse range of wildlife and vegetation are seen in the region .Animals to be sighted are mountain goat, musk deer and barking deer in the forests.Birds includes Impeyan Pheasant (Danfe) also our National Bird, ravens,crow ,choughs and snow pegions.The best time to visit in spring and autumn.
Popular trekking areas are Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, Lukla, Pike Danda , Dudh Kunda , Salleri , Chinwong Circuit , Hinkhu, Hongu Valleys and Everest to Arun Valley. Interesting landmarks near Syangboche are Khumjung School built by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1961 and Khunde Hospital north of Namche Bazar established in 1968.How to treak in the Everest region depends on the route choosen .Teahouse trekking is possible on the main trail to Everest Base Camp or the route up the Gokyo Valley .The trail from Jiri to Lukla also has teahouse on the way.
Getting there – Everest region can be reached by air or on foot .Busses to Jiri leave from the old bus park near Ratna park in Kathmandu .Jiri is 10 hour drive from Kathmandu .Bu air, there are three options. The most convenient for everest trek is Lukla,which is served by many airlines with daily flight from Kathmandu .Another option is the airstrip at Phaplu near the district headquarter which is severed by daily flights from the capital city .The Last choice is the small airstrip at Syangboche, which is located above Namche Bazzar .Despite being an option ,altitude makes it an impractical and unwise choice as an arrival destination for acclimatization reasons.
Permits and fees:
Special trekking permits are not required to visit this area .Entry fees are charged for access to Everest National Park and Makalu Barun National Park .Entry fees can be paid at the National Park desk in Thamel,Kathmandu.