This
region has an altitude ranging between 4,877 m to 8,848m. It includes eight of
the 14 highest summits in the world that exceed an altitude of 8000 m, including
the highest of them all, Mt. Everest (8,848 m). Only 8% of Nepal's population
live in this region.
Namche Bazaar (3,446 m), the modern Sherpa
capital, is the nerve center of upper Khumbu: from here the trails branch out to
explore at least four separate high valleys. It's a cosmopolitan little village,
a good place to pick up tips on trails and conditions from descending trekkers.
Food prices skyrocket above here, since all supplies must be
carried in from a distance; budget extra for this trip.It is the entrance to the
Everest region Situated in the lap of the Khumbu Himal range,Namche Bazaar is
about 24 km from Kathmandu and the distance is generally covered within 15 days
by trekking. This place is the home of the legendary Sherpas, who have won
international reknown as the world's most sturdy climbers with an indomitable
will to scale peaks. One can fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Syangboche in the
Everest region. At Lukla accommodations are available in Sherpa huts and lodges
Lukla is the most popular base for trekking in the Khumbu region. Days could be
spent hiking and visiting the Sherpa villages, Thyangboche Monastery, Khunde
Hospital, Khumjung Hilary School and trekking towards the Everest Base Camp.
Accommodations are available at Thyangboche, Debuche, Pheriche, Pangboche,
Lobuche and Gorakhshep.