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Visit the Everest region, Nepal

Visit the Everest region, Nepal

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Nepal's Everest region is an area of high mountains, Sherpa villages, steep trails, but above all, fantastic scenery.

Roads in this area are non-existent — the road east from Kathmandu stops at the small town of Jiri, which was the starting point for many Everest expeditions before the airstrip at Lukla was built in 1964. Some trekkers, keen to follow in the original footsteps of Mallory, Hillary and Norgay, still trek into the region from Jiri, a nine-day walk to Lukla at around 2,800 m.

Lukla

Lukla, however, is now the main entry point for visitors to the region: the original airstrip is now a proper (albeit small) airport, and from here the trail up to Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and on to base camp is easy to follow.

Trekking

Tangboche Monastery, Everest Region, NepalWalking in the region is not easy — the trails are often steeply ascending or descending, you share the path with yaks and mules, and the altitude makes the effort harder, but the rewards include wonderful mountain scenery, Buddhist monasteries and temples, and the hospitality of the local people, who live a hard life, but are always ready with a smile.

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Places to visit in the Everest region

Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting the Everest region, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travellers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.

Suggested itineraries featuring the Everest region

Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in the Everest region, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of the Everest region

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    Places in and around the Everest region

    Photos of the Everest region

    • Tangboche Monastery, Everest Region, Nepal
      Tangboche Monastery, Everest Region, Nepal
    • Namche Bazaar, Nepal
      Namche Bazaar, Nepal
    • Everest Base Camp, Everest Region
      Everest Base Camp, Everest Region
    • Buddhist monks, Tangboche Monastery, Everest Region, Nepal
      Buddhist monks, Tangboche Monastery, Everest Region, Nepal
    • Namche Bazaar, Nepal
      Namche Bazaar, Nepal
    • Chorten, Everest Region, Nepal
      Chorten, Everest Region, Nepal
    • Mount Everest, Everest Region
      Mount Everest, Everest Region
    • Everest Region, Everest Region
      Everest Region, Everest Region

    Accommodation choices for the Everest region

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit the Everest region. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    • Everest Summit Lodge Mende, Mende

      Everest Summit Lodge Mende

      Simple

      The lodge at Mende (3,700 m) is perched high on a ridge above the main Tibetan trading route with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. The 20 rooms all have attached bathrooms with hot and cold running water and wonderful three-course meals are served in the dining room.

    • Typical tea house lodge, Nepal

      Tea House Lodge

      Basic

      The accommodation in the Everest region is very basic and it is not possible to book a bed in advance. In some lodges you will be able to have your own room, but in others you will be sharing a dormitory with other trekkers.

    • Hotel Sherpa Land, Namche Bazaar

      Hotel Sherpa Land

      Simple

      Hotel Sherpa Land is a local tea house lodge of a relatively high standard. The rooms are spacious, clean and neat, although are quite bare, but the beds are comfortable with big duvets. It is the best of the local lodges in Namche.

    • Everest Summit Lodge, Monjo

      Everest Summit Lodge Monjo

      Simple

      The Everest Summit Lodge at Monjo (2,850 m) overlooks the small village and has a backdrop of the Thamserku Himal, a mountain which rises up to about 6,600 m. The lodge is decorated in the Tibetan style and the staff are friendly and welcoming and keen to look after you.

    • Everest Summit Lodge, Tashinga

      Everest Summit Lodge Tashinga

      Simple

      The Everest Summit Lodge at Tashinga (3,450 m) has 20 rooms which are quite small but are clean and neat with attached bathrooms with hot and cold running water, showers and western toilets. As in all the lodges, the staff are attentive and friendly and the food is delicious.

    • Bedroom, Everest Summit Lodge, Lukla

      Everest Summit Lodge Lukla

      Simple

      The Everest Summit Lodge at Lukla (2,743 m) is located right opposite the airport (useful when waiting for your flight to arrive - you can wait in the comfort of your lodge!). Its 17 rooms are spacious and have simple bathrooms with showers with hot and cold running water and western toilets.