Trekking in the Everest region is the most popular since the area has majestic mountains. The Everest region, located in northeast Nepal, is a famous destination for tourists in Nepal for its scenic views of the highest peak of the world—Mt. Everest [8,848m]—and other mountains stretched across as white-shaped teeth. Besides the mountains, the region is well known for the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants.
Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, which is also known as "Sagarmatha" [The goddess mother of the world]. It has long been the greatest attraction for nature lovers and trekkers.
The Everest region is protected by the Sagarmatha National Park, established in 1976, covering an area of 1148 square kilometers. Throughout the trekking region, trekkers are overwhelmed with the views of unbelievable peaks, Buddhist monasteries, and friendly Sherpa villages. Similarly, the common wildlife in the park is -- Himalayan Tahr, Ghoral, Musk deer, Pika (mouse hare), weasel, jackal, and other rarely seen animals are Himalayan black bear, wolf, lynx, and snow leopard. There are over 118 species of birds inhabiting the park, the common among them are the pheasant (Danphe), Blood pheasant, red-billed cough, yellow-billed cough, snow cock, snow pigeon, Himalayan Griffon, and lammergeyer.
The geography of the Everest trekking area covers the rugged rocky valleys, alpine forests, meadows, neat Sherpa Villages, Glaciers, and icefalls. The region is arguably the most famous trekking route in the world as there are the most breathtaking sceneries. The visitation at the lower elevation is dominated by pine and hemlock forest, while above 3500 meters, the forest is dominated by silver fir, birch, rhododendron, and juniper trees. Growing barley and potatoes and raising yaks are some of the notable occupations. The majority of young people in the region have engaged as mountaineering and trekking guides in the season.
Several trekking packages are available in the Everest region. We discuss those available trekking packages here.
Everest Base Camp
Everest base camp (5,364m)
Undoubtedly, the Everest base camp trek is Nepal's most beautiful and famous trekking trail. It is a dream Himalayan destination for most mountain lovers worldwide, and thousands of trekkers visit it each year.
The Everest base camp trip begins with an adventure flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Right after landing at the Lukla airport, the trekking journey starts towards Phakding. After spending the first night in Phakding, the trek ascends ahead of Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep before the base camp attempt.
The Everest base camp is a twelve-day mountain journey from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. An eight-day trek, including two altitude practice rest days, brings you to the base camp. After visiting the base camp, you will trek for three long days to Lukla and then fly back to Kathmandu. The Everest base camp trekking trail has more trekkers than other trekking trails in the Everest region.
Gokyo Ri Trek in Everest Region
Gokyo Lake Trek, also known as the Gokyo Valley Trek, is an alternative to the Everest base camp trek. The Gokyo Ri trek is also about the same time frame as the base camp. This trek has fewer trekkers compared to the base camp side. But the views and attractions are much different from the base camp side and even offer better views.
The Gokyo Lake trek begins as the Everest base camp trek and continues for three days following the same trail. The trail to the Gokyo Lake divides from Sanasa, taking to the left following the Dudhkoshi river valley. Musk deer, Himalayan Thar, and Himalayan Monal will encourage you to walk on high mountain lands to the Gokyo valley.
Great mountain views from Gokyo Ri, and visiting 5th Lake and other tranquil lakes and glaciers could be a lifetime experience, such as Gokyo Lake Trek. The view from Gokyo Ri is even better than Kala Patthar's. You can see four high mountains above eight thousand meters, such as Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho-Oyu, with hundreds of other big snow-capped mountains. If you are not considering the Everest base camp but would like to explore the Everest Himalayas, the Gokyo Lake trek could be the best option.
Cho La Pass Trek in Everest
View from Gokyo Ri
The Chola Pass trek covers Everest Base Camp and the Gokyo Lake trek. It is also known as the EBC Gokyo trek. You may trek from Gokyo to EBC or Everest base camp to Gokyo. Visiting the base camp first and then trekking to Gokyo via Chola Pass is much easier than from the Gokyo side.
The Cho La Pass trek is highly recommended if you have three more days from the regular base camp trek itinerary and are fit enough to cross the high passes.
Renjo La Pass Trek
The Renjo La Pass trek is a simpler high pass in the Everest region than the other two. It is opposite the Cho La pass and connects to a hidden Himalayan valley, Thame. The Renjo La Pass trek can be completed within a similar time frame as the Everest base camp trek or the Gokyo Lake trek.
The view from Renjo La's top is fabulous. From the top, you can see all the beautiful mountains, including the Everest Himalayas and Mt. Makalu.
Everest Three Passes Trek
The Everest three passes trek is more popular than the Everest high passes trek. This trek has three major high passes, so it is named a three-passes trek. It is the most adventurous trek in the Everest region.
Three major high passes are Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La. Trekkers should be physically fit and usually trek to the high Himalayan lands. It is the best option for exploring the whole Everest Himalayas and region.
Everest View Trek - Short Trek in Everest Region
Everest View Trek is also known as the Everest Panorama Trek and Tengboche Trek. It is the shortest Everest trek in the Everest region. The trek takes seven days and starts from Lukla and ends in Kathmandu with a flight.
Trekking to the base camp and other long Everest treks can be freezing in winter, but the Everest panorama trek is doable even in winter. It goes up to Tengboche Hill, the best hill station to see Mt. Amadablam, the most beautiful mountain in the Everest region.
In addition to these trekking trails in the Everest region, the Jiri to Everest base camp and Salleri to Everest base camp treks are long Everest base camp treks. These long treks start with a long drive from Kathmandu.
Everest region offers different spectacular trekking trails -- Everest base camp trekking, Kala-Patthar trekking, Gokyo Ri Trekking, Gokyo Cho la pass trekking, Renjo la pass trekking, Everest high pass trekking, Everest view trekking, Everest panorama trekking, Everest comfort trekking, Jiri Everest base camp trekking, Everest base camp trekking and Island peak climbing, Everest high pass trekking, Gokyo valley Tyangboche trekking, Mera peak climbing and Amphu Lapcha pass trekking, Everest balcony trekking among others.
