
The Everest trek is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, festivals and monasteries.
Nepali name of the Mt. Everest is ‘Sagarmatha’ and Tibetan name is ‘Chomolongma’. This fascinating land surrounded by high mountains is a real paradise for mountaineers and trekkers.
Namche Bazaar is the first halt, necessary for acclimatization to higher altitudes while enjoying the colorful and vibrant market place. The Sherpa people, whose lifestyle is uniquely different compared to any other indigenous populace in the world, are renowned for their warm heartedness and inhabit the villages in which you will be staying.
After visiting Khumjung village trekking will bring you to the village of Tengboche , home to the highest Buddhist monastery in the world (4100m) and also reputed by photographers as one of the best places to capture the awesome beauty of Mt. Everest (8848m) and its surrounding peaks.