The most beautiful stages of the trek to Everest
The most beautiful hikes in the Everest region
The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, is located in Sagarmatha National Park, located in the Khumbu mountain region. There are three most popular treks in this area: the shortest is the Everest View trek, the most classic is the BC Everest Trek, and the most demanding, but also the most beautiful, is the Everest trek over three saddles. Let's see which stages of these treks are the most beautiful
Ascent to Kala Patthar
Gorgeous outlook to Everest
Black Rock alias Kala Patthar is one of the most beautiful mountain outlook in the world. Especially during perfect weather in the sunset enthusiastic trekker can see how the whole Nepal gradually fades away in the dark and just the tip of Mount Everest shine with red color. Very surprising is that the vast majority of tourists ascent here at sunrise, when it's definitely not so photogenic. continue reading
Hike across Kongma la pass
Across The most beautiful pass in Khumbu
Surprisingly not frequently walked shortcut from Lobuche to Chhukhung over Kongma la pass (5 528m asl.) with stunning views of the throne of the gods Makalu. continue reading
Hike Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp
Along the Khumbu glacier to Base Camp
Just the name itself – the base camp under Everest has the atmosphere of expeditionary climbing romance. In fact, such a particular place does not even exist, because each expedition group establishes it differently. Perhaps that is why a few kilometers behind Gorak Step there is „tourist base camp“, where you can nicely relax among the fluttering flags. continue reading
Túra Lobuche - Gorak Shep
A short path to the fabulous couloir
The path from Lobuche to Gorak Shep is short – only about five kilometers. On the other hand, it leads at a height of more than five kilometers above sea level, so with a backpack it is quite demanding and seems subjectively quite long. In addition, there is a large moraine of the glacier Changri on the way, so unfortunately it doesn´t lead just upwards. Great satisfaction for the tourist´s effort is not only still a better view of Nuptse, but mainly the final couloir of mountains with dominant Pumori. continue reading
Hike Dzonglha - Lobuche
Beautiful view of Chola Tsho
After a very demanding crossing of Cho La pass with a tiny glacier follows this easy stage with very nice views of the beautiful pyramid Cholatse (6 440m asl) and Chola Tsho lake directly under it. continue reading
Gokyo and surroundings
Mountain base in the valley of Dudh Kosh
The settlement of Gokyo (4 773 m asl) located below the side moraine of the largest glacier in Kumbu Ngozumba is the tourist attraction mainly due to the adjacent hill Gokyo Ri (5 366 m asl), from which is stunning view of Everest, Lhotse and other peaks. However, it can offer a far more interesting walks leading along the glacier in the direction to the majestic Cho Oyu. continue reading
Hike to Khumjung and Khunde
Sherpa villages above Namche Bazar
Favorite acclimatization trip leads to the outlook point Everest view and continue to sherpa villages of Khumjung (3 780 m asl) and Khunde (3 860 m asl). The first views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam will definitely take your breath away. The circuit is for about half a day, but if you will enjoy the views and do not rush, it will definitely take longer. You should also consider whether to walk with all the backpack or accommodate in Khumjung for better acclimatization. continue reading
Hike Lukla - Namche Bazar
Start of Everest Trek
The walk from Lukla to Namche Bazaar is the warm-up phase of Everest trek leading below three thousand meters above sea level most of the time. It is also the most crowded stage, because nearly everyone must walk this way. Some tourists do not enjoy this walk very much, because they are already looking forward to the outlooks of glaciated mountain giants lying higher and further ahead, but even so it can be interesting. You will cross here long suspension bridges over the river valleys, meet first yaks caravans and observe interesting „foothill“ agricultural Nepali life. Most Itineraries show this stage as a two-day hike with sleeping in Phakding, but it can be managed without any problem in just one day (on the way there and back). You can then devote the time saved to better acclimatization around higher located Namche Bazaar or undertake another side trips. continue reading
Hike Gokyo - Dragnang
Crossing the glacier Ngozumba
If you want to cross Cho la pass, you have no other choice but to walk over the glacier Ngozumba to Dragnang (4 679 m asl). Certainly do not stick to the printed map, because the way constantly changes thanks to the movement of the glacier. Ask for sure already at the lodge in Gokyo, where the starting point to the glacier currently is. The path is sometimes marked by stone cairns. And consider also the fact that you can lose your way easily in bad weather. continue reading
Hike Namche Bazar - Thame
Beginning of journey through valley of B
Journey to Thame (3,800 m asl) from Namche Bazaar can be for someone only acclimatization day trip, for others start of the trek of three passes leading through the valley of Bhote Khosi to the pass Renjo la (alternative way to Gokyo) or to more expedition-related hikes leading to the pass Nangpa la or through Tesi Lapcha to the valley of Rolwaling. Anyway, it's a very pleasant walk full of nice views of the mountains and picturesque villages along the way with minimum of other tourists, which is not usual in the Everest area. continue reading
Hike Thame - Lungdhen
Acclimatization stage
Less than ten kilometer long route through the valley of Bhote Khosi from Thame (3 800 m asl) to Lungdhen (4 380 m asl) seems to be very short distance for the whole day. But if you are not yet sufficiently acclimated, it is more reasonable to accommodate in the previous village – in Marulung (4 150 m asl), avoid altitude sickness and have one additional day to prepare for the crossing of five thousand high pass Renjo la to Gokyo. The trail still leads along the old trade route with salt to Tibet over the infamous pass Nangpa la. continue reading
Walk around Thame
Through the valley to Tesi Lapcha
If you set off early in the morning from Namche Bazar to Thame, you'll have plenty of time to undertake an afternoon trip around the neighborhood. The ideal seems to be the ascent to the local monastery and exploration of at least part of the Thame Khosi valley leading to the famous pass Tesi Lapcha connecting Khumbu with Rolwaling. If you would like to explore this valley more, you need at least the whole day. The crossing of the pass itself is a long multi-day trek. continue reading
Visit of Namche Bazar
Trekers center Khumbu
Namche Bazar (3 440 m asl) is the biggest town in the entire Khumbu valley, nestled in a circular mountain amphitheater. If you go to this area, it is virtually impossible to miss this place. There is everything arranged for tourists nowadays – a large number of huge lodges with restaurants, shops with hiking and climbing equipment, souvenirs and other crap. Most of the tourists stay here for at least two nights for an important acclimatization and another one on the way back to Lukla, so the streets are quite crowded. It is an ideal base for acclimatization trips to sherpas villages of Khumjung and Khunde or around the surrounding hillsides and of course a stop on the direct path under Everest or more interesting alternative trek across three passes. continue reading
