Trekking around the Everest region is an inspirational dream for many who love adventure. The breathtaking panoramic views of the snow-capped Himalayas overwhelm one with its remarkable peaks once you have been to Everest. A trip to Mt. Everest (8,848m.), the highest mountain peak in the world, is an exciting opportunity mixed with warm hospitality from the local Sherpa inhabitants. These trails lie in the district of Solukhumbu in Nepal. The area of trekking falls within the boundary of Sagarmatha National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in 1976. It covers an area of 1,148 sq.km. It was created to protect naturally fragile alpine ecosystems, its awesome beauty, breathtaking landscape, and historical relics; therefore, it is a naturalist's paradise.
Added with beautification other than Everest itself, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu make the scenario enchanting; further beauties include glacial lakes, colorfully rhododendron-filled forests with varieties of flora and fauna added to it with traditional villages along with ancient Buddhist monasteries, which one can hardly leave behind.
Autumn is perfect for trekking: September, October, November, and December, or even in spring when it is calm: March, April, and May. Skies are clear, mountain scenery magnificent, and spring brings a carpet of wildflowers with clarity of view that ushers in clear, mild weather. Weather conditions are dry, ideal for going trekking. The most seen birds are Nepal's national bird, Impeyan Pheasant, also known as Danfe, along with ravens, crows, and snow pigeons. Though the most easily seen is the Himalayan tahr, the lucky trekkers will view such wild animals as musk deer or even barking deer.
Besides being a physical test, the Everest Trek is an integrated journey into no-less-rare cultural and natural landscapes. Actually, a lifetime adventure comprising breathtaking vistas, rich biodiversity, and rich cultural heritage, it generally leaves trekkers motivated and awestruck with the wonders of this region.
