The Region
The Everest or Khumbu region is justifiably the most famous of all trekking and mountain regions. Populated by Sherpas, the attractions of this area are the majestic mountains, the high mountain villages, the isolated monasteries, and the local peoples. This area includes the highest mountain in the world, Everest at 8848m, and many of the world’s 8000m peaks, such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. First climbed in 1953, Everest still holds a fascination for many. However, the Everest region boasts many more spectacular and beautiful mountains and some of the most rewarding trekking anywhere in the world.
Everest from Kala Pattar
The Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp trek is a classic trek that follows in the footsteps of Hillary & Tenzing and ends with an ascent of Kala Pattar for superb views of Everest. This trek starts with an exhilarating 45-minute mountain flight to the airstrip at Lukla. From here, we trek slowly upwards to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, following the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. It is not long before we glimpse our first view of Everest as it peeks above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. At this point, it is still many days away, but with careful acclimatization, it is not long before we find ourselves high up in the heart of the Khumbu region.
On the Everest Base Camp Trek, we visit the Tengboche monastery en route before continuing to our goal, an ascent of Kala Pattar, a rocky outcrop to the west of Everest. This vantage point gives fantastic views of the Ice Fall and South Col as well as Everest’s immense southwest face, which was first climbed in 1975 by Chris Bonington’s team. This is truly a classic trek that undoubtedly gives one of the best mountain views in the world. Accommodation and food are provided in the local tea house/lodges.
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