The Everest region home of the legendary Sherpa and the
highest peak of the world Mt. Everest with listing among
11 most visited destinations and famous as the 7th
natural wonder of the world. To the north of Solokhumbu
is Everest National Park; while to the east is the
Makalu Barun National Park. The major ethnic groups that
live in the Everest region are Sherpa, Rai, Tamang,
Brahmins and Chhettri. Diverse range of wildlife and
vegetation are seen in the region. Animals to be sighted
are mountain goat, musk deer and barking deer in the
forests. Birds include Impeyan Pheasant (Danfe), ravens,
crows, and choughs and show pigeons. The best time to
visit is spring and autumn. Popular trekking areas are
Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, Lukla, Kalapatthar,
Chola pass, Dudh Kunda, Salleri, Chiwong Circuit, Honku
valleys and Everest to Arun Valley. Interesting
landmarks near Syangboche are Khumjung School built by
Sir Edmund Hillary in 1961.
The main ethnic group that visitors will encounter in
the Everest region is the Sherpas. This is their
heartland and their influence is to be seen everywhere
from their traditional dress to their distinctive houses
and village monasteries. There are also minorities of
various other groups, notably Rai and Tamang in the
lower hills and the ubiquitous Brahmin and Chhetri
farmers of the valleys. |
Everest
Panorama
Panchase-Ghorepani
Ganesh
Foothills
