5 Best Treks in Everest Region

We have perfect experiences planned for you around the vicinity of Mt. Everest. Known as the Khumbu Valley, the Everest region is a land of glaciers, snowcapped mountains, ancient monasteries, Yaks and Dzopas, Sherpas, and stunning landscapes.No wonder, it is featured as a world-class trekking destination by many travel portals and magazines. Thanks to Nepal's unique and untouched beauty, diverse geography, culture, and warm hospitality. Thousands of Everest Aspirants venture into this region every year to get immersed in its beauty, far from cities, cars, and conveniences. 

Everest Region is the haven for experienced trekkers. While for the common traveler, Everest can be strenuous because of the extreme cold and heights. The region has multiple trekking trails and experiences, among which 5 are the most popular. In this blog, we have described the top 5 best treks in the Everest Region.

1. Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek is the direct route to Everest Base Camp. The trail is most popular among the other trails in the Everest Region which takes you through the classical route to the Base Camp of Mount Everest. Like Every other Everest Region trek, EBC Trek starts with the Kathmandu City tour, followed by the thrilling flight to Lukla. The route traverse through alpine forest, several Sherpa settlements, suspension bridges, and glaciers, along the Glacial Dudh Koshi River. You will come across numerous Buddhist monuments and monasteries. En route, you will get to visit the famous Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Everest region. Kalapatthar (5644m) is the highest point you will reach during your EBC Trek from where you get to have the majestic view of Mt. Everest.

2. Everest Gokyo Lake Trek 

An extra four days of an add-on to the classic EBC Trek offers you the scenic view of Gokyo Lake, which rests around 5000m in the axilla of the Ngozumpa glacier. Ngozumpa Glacier is the longest Himalayan glacier below the 6th highest peak in the world Cho Oyu in Nepal. The Gokyo village surrounds the glorious mountain in all directions. You will climb to Gokyo Ri at 5,357 meters, which provides a surreal view of Gokyo Lake, one of the best viewpoints in the Khumbu region. From the summit of Gokyo Ri, you will also get a panoramic view of Gokyo Village, valleys, and the Ngozumpa glacier. Everest Gokyo trek is a perfect blend of experiences in the Everest region that combines the EBC trek with the majestic view of High altitude glacial lake.

3. Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek

For those who want to skip the Lukla flight trip (known for the most dangerous airports in the world) Phaplu to EBC is the best alternative route. This is the legendary trail that Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa followed to Everest Base Camp on their quest for mount Everest in 1953. A scenic 30 min flight from Kathmandu takes you to the Phaplu Airport. From here, the trail follows through the merry villages, vegetation, valleys, and suspension bridges. Eventually, connecting to Phakding from here, you follow the classical EBC trail.

4. Everest View Trek

Also Known as the Everest Panorama Trek, Everest View Trek is one of the shortest trips to complete your Everest Region Trek. You can achieve this trek within 10 to 12 days with great ease. For those who have a tight schedule or don't prefer a high elevated trek without the expense of a view of Mt Everest, Everest View Trek is the best alternative. The comparatively less distance and duration is the reason why some prefer the Everest View Trek. Everyone with average health and fitness can complete this trek. You will come across a thrilling mountain flight to Lukla which is an adventure in itself. This is followed by a trek to Phakding, Namche, and Khumjung, tracing back trail to Lukla. 

You can make a short hike to Everest View Hotel, the highest altitude hotel in Nepal. You get unparalleled views of Mt.Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and many more.  

5. Everest Three Pass Trek 

Everest Three Pass trek is the longest and most strenuous trekking route out of the top 5 best treks in the Everest Region. It is called the Full Circuit Everest Region Trek since it covers most parts of Everest. The specialty of this trek is the Three high passes of Cho La Pass, Renjo La Pass, and Renjo La Pass. As one of the most difficult treks, the Everest 3 high pass trek offers trekkers to explore the utmost trekking trails of the Everest Region to the extreme. The route passes through destinations like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Goyko, and many more following the rugged and off-the-beaten trails of highlands. En route, you will undergo the longest-Ngozuma glacier and highest Khumbu glacier which surely adds excitement during the trek. With the right planning and preparation, everyone with average health and fitness can achieve this trek.

These were the top 5 trekking destinations in the Everest Region. Beyond this, if you want to know more trekking experiences that the Everest region has to offer, follow the link: Everest Region Treks.

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