The most beautiful places in Everest
Natural beauty of the Himalayas
The Khumbu – Everest region will enchants you especially with beautiful lookout points from hiking mountains and mountain passes. There are also lots of beautiful lakes and glaciers, as well as interesting Buddhist architecture.
Kala Patthar
The most beautiful outlook of the world
Kala Patthar is only insignificant grassy mountain with rocky top lying on the ridge falling sharply from massive Pumori. But it became famous thanks to incredible views of Mount Everest and surrounding mountains and because it is despite its high altitude relatively well accessible almost for any tourist. continue reading
Pass Kongma la
The most beautiful pass in Khumbu
Kongma la pass (5 528 m asl) working as a link of Lobuche with Chhukhung belongs among the most beautiful tourist passes, over which you can pass in the area of Khumbu. The peaks including Makalu are absolutely breathtaking. In addition, there are only a few tourists. continue reading
Gokyo Ri
Interesting prospect not only on Everest
Mountain Gokyo Ri is the second most famous tourist prospects in the Khumbu region (after Kala Patthar). You will see here the whole glacier Ngozumpa with Cho Oyu on horizon, beautiful mountains lika Cholatse and Taboche. The most interesting peak which you will see is Mount Everest. continue reading
Everest Base Camp
The real starting point to Mount Everest
Directly on Khumbu glacier, at an altitude of about 5280m asl, is located Everest Base Camp. This is real starting point for climbers and last point for trekkers. Surrounding views is definitely worth it for visit. continue reading
Sunder Peak
Mountain above Thame
More than five thousand meters high Sunder Peak lies directly above the village of Thame. Although an easy trail leads here (winding path straight up starts at gompa above Thame), but not many people set out to this peak. Mainly due to poor acclimatization they have during the grip from Namche Bazar. continue reading
Canyon of river Dudh Koshi
The main river in Khumbu
River Dudh Koshi springs from glacier Ngozumba and drains the whole area of Everest. Its best part is close to Namche Bazar, just before the confluence with Bhote Koshi. It flows here around the massif of mountain Thamserku and disappears in a deep canyon. You can well see this canyon on the way from Namche Bazaar to the north direction to Tyangboche or alternatively to Phortse. continue reading
Gompa in Thame
Eagle´s nest above the village
Monastery in Thame stuck to the rock at a height of nearly four thousand meters above sea level also serves as a nice outlook place of the entire valley, but also as a starting point for the mountain Sunder and difficult journey to the pass Tesi Lapcha. continue reading
Everest View
The first outlook on Mount Everest
On the drab hill, high above the valley of the Dudh Koshi, is a glorious prospect „Everest View“ (3870 m n. M.). It is the first place on to trek to Everest Base Camp, where you will see this mountain. Outside this, you will see other magnificent eight-thousand Lhotse and the most beautifull Ama Dablam continue reading
Namche Bazaar
The hearth of Khumbu
Namche Bazar is one of the most famous climbing bases around the world. It is the largest town in the Khumbu valley and the basis for world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest. continue reading
Tengboche Monastery
The largest monastery in Khumbu region
Directly on a mountain ridge towers the largest Buddhist temple in the Khumbu – Tengboche. Very often foggy weather prevails here, from which benefits the surrounding vegetation. If you will lucky for nice weather, beautiful views are from here. continue reading
Airport in Lukla
The most dangerous airport in the world
Gateway to the Everest region – Khumbu is the town of Lukla. It is famous mainly for its airport which falls within the the list of the most dangerous airports of the world. Lukla´s runway ends on one side of the gorge and on the other side in rock wall. continue reading
Lake Dudh Pokhari in Gokyo
Emerald diamond
Lake Dudh Pokhari (4 750 m asl) lying just below the lodges in Gokyo is a favorite destination for walks and together with the ascent to Gokyo Ri peak also the biggest attraction in the surroundings. It belongs among the six largest lakes that you can see in the valley of glacier Ngozumba. continue reading
Suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi
Awesome bridge over the gorge
On Everest trek you will see a lot of interesting, typical for Nepal, suspension bridges. Probably the most famous of them lie just before the ascent to Namche Bazar, transcending the narrow gorge of the river Dudh Koshi. continue reading
Lake below Kongma la
Lake with stunning view
Just a few meters below the pass Kongma la is amazing lake (5 450 m asl), which belongs among the highest located in the world. In addition, there is absolutely impressive view dominated by eight thousand meters high mountain Makalu. It is an ideal place to stop and admire the surrounding countryside. In addition to the main lake, there are also two more tiny lakes around. continue reading
Nupla
Dominant mountain when viewed from Lukla
With peak Nupla begins eastern part of the long ridge leading above the famous pass Tesi Lapcha. From Lukla it is the most conspicuous mountain you can see, although you would barely notice it when viewed from the other side. continue reading
