KHUMBU (EVEREST ) REGION

Solu Khumbu, home of the Sherpas and the highest mountain of the world is one of the most popularly destination for adventure tourism. It is Justifiable famous, not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain (8848m), but also for its Sherpa villages and monasteries. Three of the world's highest peaks - Mt. Sagarmatha (Everest), Lhotse, and Cho - Oyu guard this holy sanctuary of the Himalayan Gods. Ornate Monasteries bestowed with colorful prayer flags, carved prayer mani stones and an unbending faith in traditional values embrace the Sherpa communities in a fast changing world.

Whether you trek to Everest Base Camp and its lofty-look out Kalapattar (5,545m) or visit one of the less trodden side valleys such as Thame, Gokyo, or Chukkung you will enjoy unparalleled views of countless Himalayan peaks and the worm hospitality of your Sherpa hosts. On our Lodge trek you stay with Sherpa families and take meals around their hearth. The more challenging treks ventures beyond where even Sherpas live, necessitating a full stocked camp set-up and a crew.

A trek in Khumbu can be approached in several ways: through Solu rolling hills and forest and ablaze with spring rhododendrons (Solu Khumbu treks) over Salpa-La from east Nepal, cooled by the shady bamboo and Banyan groves (Arun to Everest Trek); or flying into Lukla (2,866m) and hiking up the Dhud Kosi (Milk River) to Namche Bazar from where a number of Treks Branch out.

Following are the special programs offered to you by the Cho - Oyu in The Khumbu Region