Everest Region Blog

The Sherpa are an ethnic group of people who are native to the mountainous regions of Nepal, primarily in the eastern Himalayas. They are well-known…

Kala Patthar (5,545m) is the iconic viewpoint that offers what Base Camp cannot, which is a clear, unobstructed view of Mount Everest. Lying just above…

Gorakshep village is a small seasonal settlement at an altitude of 5,164m in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It lies just below Kala Patthar and…

Lobuche Village is a high-altitude settlement that rises 4,940m/16,210ft above sea level in the Khumbu region of Nepal. This overnight stop lies along the classic…

Dingboche is a small Sherpa village (about 200 residents) situated at an altitude of 4,410m/14,470ft within Sagarmatha National Park. Nestled in the Imja Valley, it…

The best time to trek Gokyo Ri is either during the crisp autumn (Sept to Nov) or the blooming spring (Mar to May). It is…

Looking for real adventure in the Everest region? Experience it with the Everest Three Pass Trek. It is regarded as one of the toughest yet most…

Every spring and autumn, the legendary Everest Base Camp trail becomes crowded. With thousands of trekkers walking the same dusty paths, it turns into a…