Khumbu Region,Nepal

• Everest Base Camp (EBC)
• Kala Patthar (panoramic viewpoint)
• Tengboche Monastery
• Sagarmatha National Park
• Namche Bazaar (main trading hub)
• Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla
• Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri
• Khumbu Glacier and icefalls
• Thame and traditional Sherpa villages
• Island Peak (Imja Tse) and other trekking peaks

• Towering Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam
• Dynamic glaciers and icefalls (Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall)
• High-altitude turquoise lakes (Gokyo series)
• Rhododendron forests and alpine meadows in lower valleys
• Distinct Sherpa culture, monasteries, and Himalayan architecture
• Suspension bridges and high mountain trails

• Trekking to Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes, or Three Passes circuit
• Summit attempts on technical/trekking peaks (Island Peak, Lobuche East)
• Cultural visits to monasteries (Tengboche) and local villages
• Wildlife viewing (Himalayan tahr, musk deer, many high-altitude birds)
• High-altitude photography and landscape exploration
• Helicopter tours (Kathmandu–Lukla/Everest scenic flights)
• Puja ceremonies and guided acclimatization hikes

• Mani Rimdu (Tengboche monastery festival, usually in autumn)
• Local Buddhist pujas and blessing ceremonies before climbs
• Everest-related commemorations and community events in Namche Bazaar

Best time: Pre-monsoon (March–May) and post-monsoon/Autumn (late September–November). These windows offer clearer skies, stable weather, and better views of the high peaks.

Strong seasonal variation: warm and green in lower valleys in spring; monsoon (June–August) brings heavy rain and cloud cover, making views unreliable; autumn (Sept–Nov) is clear and dry; winters are cold with heavy snow above ~3,000 m. Temperatures vary by altitude from mild in Namche (daytime) to well below freezing at night above base camp. Weather changes rapidly; expect high UV, cold nights, and strong winds at altitude.

Typical access: Fly from Kathmandu (Tribhuvan Airport) to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) — a short, weather-dependent flight. Alternative: longer overland trek from Jiri/Phaplu. From Lukla the region is accessed on foot; there are no roads to Everest Base Camp. Nearest international gateway: Kathmandu.

For Everest Base Camp round-trip with proper acclimatization: typically 12–14 days from Lukla (about 10–14 days from Kathmandu including flights). Gokyo or Three Passes circuits require 14–21+ days. Reserve extra days for weather delays, especially Lukla flights.

Layered clothing system (base layer, insulating mid-layer, waterproof shell), warm down jacket, sturdy waterproof trekking boots, thermal underwear, sun hat and warm hat, gloves, sunglasses with high UV protection, SPF sunscreen, sleeping bag rated to at least -10°C (lower preferred for high altitudes), trekking poles, water purification (tablets/filters), basic first aid kit, personal medications, altitude medication (consult a doctor about acetazolamide/Diamox).

Local foods: Sherpa tea/butter tea, dal bhat (lentils and rice), momos (dumplings), thukpa (noodle soup), yak cheese and yogurt. Souvenirs: prayer flags, Thangka paintings, yak wool products, pashmina/shawls, handcrafted jewelry, and local wood/metal crafts. Respect local customs when buying religious items.