Classing Everest Trekking gives historic taste. Destination of this early days of trekking route is of course, the highest mountain on earth Mt. Everest (8848m). Not to mention, Mt. Everest remains most popular name not only for adventerous lover, but also for normal people who dream to see it, feel it by near. It's one among twenty places, one should to be there before die. Besides Mt. Everest, Sherpa villages, buddhist monastries, Everest National Park (Sagarmatha National Park) become magnet for travelers ever since its opening to foreigners in 1950. A flight connection between Lukla (Everest Region) and Kathmandu reduce trekkers in this route, however, it remains popular with its own taste many trekkers. After all it reminds early day, Hilary & Tenzing's hardship time.
Jiri, a market town and the gateway to the Solu Kumbu region, is starting point of this trekking. The first few days are a push up through the beautiful alpine region of Solu on our way to Junbesi. From Junbesi we continue onwards amongst and alongside the regions famous inhabitants the legendary Sherpas. These hardy people have carved an existence since time immemorial from the frozen landscape. Passing through Sherpa villages and Monasteries along the way to our destination, Gokyo, Gokyo Ri, Kalla Pattar. From Gokyo Ri and Kalapattar, there are outstanding views of Everest along with Nuptse and Lhotse. We trace back to Lukla for our flight to Kathmandu. |
