It goes without saying that the Everest region is one of the most sought after trekking destinations in the world, the big attraction here being the chance to view and stand at the foot of the tallest mountain in the world, the mighty Mount Everest towering above the world at a lofty  8,848 meters. This holy mountain, known to the locals as Sagramatha, draws trekkers and mountaineers from all over the world. Not only does this region offer up Mount Everest, but it is also blessed with natural beauty and splendor unmatched in other mountainous parts of the world. Trekking here gives you the chance to experience the unique lifestyle of the famous Sherpa people, glaciers, glacial lakes, high mountain passes, monasteries and breathtaking panoramic mountain views.

The area is also known as the khumbu and holds a strange kind of mystic with its vast wilderness, ancient trade routes and dramatic history of mountaineering. Inhabiting this region are the world famous Sherpa people, an ethnic race of Nepal. The Sherpa people are renowned world wide for their hardiness and mountain climbing abilities.  No expedition sets foot onto Everest without the help of these sturdy local people. The Sherpa people, as you will find out for yourself when you trek in the Khumbu, are extremely friendly and open. For you, the trekker, it’s a great chance to experience their unique way of life and culture in this harsh and mystical region.

Tucked away in far north east Nepal, the region can be accessed by road as far as Jiri and then by trekking, or by a short flight from Kathmandu which takes you straight up to the heights of Lukla from where it is a short trek to Namache, the heart and hub of the Sherpa communities and the gateway into this superb trekking region.