Everest Trekking

Everest Region Trekking trails is situated in the north eastern part of Nepal. It is also known as the Khumbu Region. Trekking to Everest Region is one of the most adventurous activities in the world. Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain (8848 m). Mount Everest is not the only highlight but also you enjoy the majestic views of the mountains Ama Dablam, Pumori, Lobuche, Island Peak and many more during the trekking in Everest region.

Everest Region trekking is adventurous, but also like a pilgrimage journey, as the region is the homeland of Buddhist Sherpa people. Sherpa are famous as the 'Mountain Men' of the world. On this trek you experience Sherpa Culture lifestyle, different landscape, popular high pass namely Renjo La Pass, Cho La Pass and Khongma La pass when passing and staying in tea houses of the villages.

There are many trekking routes namely Everest Base Camp Trek, Cho La Pass Trek, Renjo La Pass Trek, Everest Easy Trek, Everest View Trek in this region. Most of the trekking starts from Lukla after a scenic flight from Kathmandu. But the trekking from Jiri or Phaplu by road transport is also possible which requires extra week. Everest Base Camp Trek goes from Lukla to Phakding and Sherpa Capital, Namche. Tengboche, Dinboche to Base Camp and Kalapathar. Another popular route includes the majestic Gokyo Lakes, and will involve passing the challenging and beautiful Cho La Pass.

The trekking days are difficult if you experience altitude mountain sickness. You need to take enough rest and acclimatize throughout the trek. Guide and porters are therefore required for easy and safe trekking. If you have previous trekking experience and knowledge about the route, then you can trek on your own. But you need to be careful for any circumstances. Good physical fitness with about 5 to 6 hours of walking per day is necessary.

Everest is trekked by around forty thousand trekkers every year, but this number is increasing. The best time for this treks are spring season (March to May) and autumn season (September to November). It is possible, but more difficult in winter season due to the cold weather and snow.

High Pass Adventure have experience working team and lets you all experience the adventure of Everest region. So, come and join with us (high pass adventure) for this Everest region trekking to experience the remote communities in the mountain region. We are making your holiday memorable in your life time!!

Why Everest Trekking?

Everest Trekking is one of the best and popular trekking destinations in Nepal. Mount Everest is standing at 8848 meter height above the sea level and surrounding by outstanding panoramic mountains. There are many trekking routes for all types of travelers such as Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lake Trek, Everest Three High Pass Trek, etc as well as lot of things to see in this region. Everest trekking routes are insights the Sagarmatha National Park and listed in UNESCO Heritage sites. Sagarmatha National Park is worthy about Nature and culture such as Gokyo Lakes, base camp of tallest mountain, biggest glacier, popular three high pass, Monasteries, wildlife, Sherpa people and lifestyle.

How difficult is Everest Trekking?

Everest Trekking is seems difficulty and all trekkers feel hard before get in to the region. There are many different trekking destinations so it is suitable for most of the trekkers of regular fitness level. All the trekking routes have different itineraries and elevations. So, the difficulty levels of the Everest trekking are Easy, Moderate and Challenging. The highest elevation is 5550 meters at Kalapathar and longest trek itinerary is 18 days Everest Three high Passes Trek in the Everest region. If you are worried about trekking in Everest Region, you should do exercises like day hiking, cycling, walking and jogging before the trek. Per day walking hours is 4 to 8 and walk ascends and descends with guide. Our guides are long years experience and they makes same pace during the trekking. It helps to walk more flexible and relaxing so you will feel good physical condition as well as you acclimates very fast with local environment.

Best Time to Everest Trekking

The time and season are important matter for all trekkers so it is necessary to choose best time for the Everest Trekking. The best time to Everest Trekking is in the autumn season (September to December) and spring seasons (February to May) in Nepal but you can do any time of the year. Mountain weathers is changeable in Nepal so you have to choose the best recommended season and months for Everest trekking. This time is favorable weather is sunny and warm with wonderful surrounding mountains views, compare with other trekking season.

If you wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature and culture, you can do Everest Trekking during the winter and summer season but the temperature during winter could be cold for most trekkers and very humid in summer season. If you are planning to Everest trekking, it will be memorable experience.

Highlights of Everest Trekking

-Sagarmatha National park

-Namche Bazaar and others Sherpa Village

-Famous monasteries (Thame, Tengboche and Pangboche)

-National Park Museum

-Popular three high passes namely Renjo La (5465 m), Cho La (5425 m), Khongma La (5535 m)

-Two best views point Gokyo Ri (5373 m) and Kalapathar (5550 m)

-Base camp of the tallest mountain of world

-Big glaciers (Ngozumpa glacier and Khumbu glacier)

-Gokyo lakes imja lake and others lakes

-Sherpa people and their culture and lifestyle

-Exciting flight to/from Tenzing Hillary airport Lukla

Popular Trekking routes of Everest Region