The Everest Region or Khumbu is one of the world's top adventure hubs. Every year hundreds of mountaineers and trekkers head to this mountainous region to enjoy the trip of their lifetime. Located in northeastern Nepal, the Everest Region is home to Mount Everest or Sagarmatha, the tallest mountain in the world, and three other eight-thousanders - Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
Sherpas , the hardiest mountain climbers in the world are native to this region. Their survival in the difficult high-altitude environment has astounded mountaineers and scientists alike. A visit to this region will acquaint you with their ancient Buddhist heritage and culture. The Everest Region is also home to the ecologically rich Sagarmatha National Park. The Gokyo Lakes, the highest freshwater lake system in the world, and the Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in the Himalayas, all lie within this park.
Most tourists visit the Everest Region to do the Everest Base Camp Trek. Billed as one of the world's best walking adventures by renowned adventure journals like Lonely Planet and National Geographic, the EBC Trek takes you to the foot of Mount Everest via the rural settlements of the Sherpas. The trails to the Hinku and the Hongku Valleys and the Three High Passes – Cho La, Renjo La, and Kongma La are also quite popular among the trekking community. Everest Region is also a major mountaineering hub. The most popular peaks for mountaineering expeditions are Mount Everest, Island Peak, Mera Peak, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Lobuche. Luxury tours like the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour and Heli Trekking have made this beautiful region accessible for those with busy schedules and poor health conditions.