Everest Region Treks

The Everest Region trek in Nepal is a renowned world-class trekking opportunity. The most popular trek is the classic Everest base camp trek that takes you to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain Mount Everest (8848m). This 16-day trek follows a well-established trail through the Khumbu Valley, passing landmarks like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery. You can see stunning views of Everest and other Himalayan giants like Lhotse and Nuptse.

Another top trek is the Gokyo Lakes Trek. This trek is 12 days to explore the beautiful lakes and cross the challenging Cho La pass to join the Everest Base camp trek route. The Everest three-pass trek is the 20-day circuit that takes you to high altitude passes above 5000 m Renji la, Kongma la, and Cho la.

The other popular option includes the Everest Panorama Trek a shorter 8-day trek that provides great views without reaching the Everest base camp trek, and The Pikey Peak Trek newly opened route that offers stunning sunrise and sunset over the Everest range.

The Everest region trek is renowned for Himalayan peaks, sherpa culture, and challenging altitude hiking. Most treks start with a flight to the mountain of Lukla before heading north towards Namche bazaar and the Everest region trek.

For many their journey to Nepal would not be complete without a glimpse of the highest mountain on Earth. For some it will be enough to view Everest from the Kathmandu Valley rim on a clear day, it is also possible to sit in the comfort of a plane seat for the experience. Others however settle only for a more intimate meeting with the last earthly rung on the stairway to the heavens. The Everest area is the most popular trekking region in Nepal.