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Mt. Everest (Top Of the World)

Everest region is considered as the most popular and sought after trekking destination in the world. it is the focal point of Nepal’s national icon– Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. This area is an alluring trekking destination which provides myriad of opportunities for trekking enthusiasts to explore the impressive natural scenery, Buddhist monasteries high altitude lakes, fine Sherpa villages and stunning mountain vistas.

The must-see places of this region are Sagarmatha National Park with its gift of nature and the home of a rich cultural heritage in and area spreading 1,148 square kilometers. The park is also the home to the world renowned mountains-climbing people, the Sherpa’s. From this area spouts some of Nepal’s gushing Himalayan Rivers. The snow clad mountains and various glaciers of this region touch the heart and imagination of everyone. The prominent glaciers are Khumbu, Lhotse, Imja, Ngozunba and Nangpa which are the remarkable jewels of this area. The eye-catching peaks of this region include Mt. Everest (8848 meters), Mera peak (6476 meters), Island peak (6183 meters), Pokalde peak (5806 meters) and many others.

The Everest region offers the trekker a dramatic experience. It is situated under an umbrella of blue sky and framed by the white shining snow capped mountains. Lush green vegetation embellished by varieties of wild flowers makes this area seem like heaven.

Common wildlife in this region include the Himalayan Tahr, ghoral, musk deer, pikka (mouse hare), weasel, jackal and many others. Himalayan black bear, wolf, lynx, and snow leopard are rarely seen but if you are luck can be spotted. Birds inhabiting this region are the Impeyan Pheasant (danphe), blood pheasant, red billed chough, yellow billed chough, snow cock, snow pigeon, Himalayan griffon and lammergeyer.

The popular trekking areas are:

Everest View Trekking
Everest Base Camp Trekking
Everest Kalapattar Trekking
Gokyo Lake Trekking
Gokyo Cholapass EBC Trekking
Gokyo Rinjo Pass Trekking
Ama Dablam Base Camp
Everest Trekking via Jiri
Khumbu Trekking
Khumbu Panorama Trekking
Sherpa Cultural Trekking

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