Khumbu Region of Nepal

  • Ram Khadka
  • Oct 14, 2019

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Nepal is known to people across the globe as a home of splendid wonders of Nature and the grandeur of a multiethnic culture of people. From the birth of Lord Buddha to being the world’s second-richest country in terms of water resources Nepal has been the blissful playground of the almighty. The world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest (8848 m) is located in Nepal. The home of this gigantic mountain peak in the Khumbu region. Geographically Mt. Everest (8848 m) is located both in China and Nepal. However, the summit of this world’s tallest mountain is located in Nepal. Therefore, Nepalese people can proudly announce that Everest is located in Nepal.

For decades Sherpa people of Nepal is the synonym for mountaineering intrepidity. These brave mountain people reside up in the Himalayas of the Khumbu region of Nepal under the great shadow of Mt. Everest. Temperate forests environment and alpine forests environment followed by barren Himalayan rugged rocky ravines makes Khumbu woods diversified locality. As this place extends from Brahmins, Chhetris and other community settlements to Sherpa hamlets people across the globe get a chance to get acquainted with the plethora of anthropological understanding at a different level. From festivals to celebrations Khumbu continues to dazzle outsiders. A place like Lukla has been the embarking point of the journey to witness the exact location of Mt. Everest. This place is also the host of the world’s most extreme airport Tenzing Hillary Airport. Further upwards trekkers can find the iconic adventurous Larpchen Bridge which was featured in the famous blockbuster Everest Movie as well. The first view of Mt. Everest can be seen just half-hour before reaching Namche Bazaar. If you are on the quest to find out where Mt. Everest is located then don’t get surprised because you will be able to behold more than 25 lofty peaks as well. A place like Tengboche Monastery offers a quintessential serene tranquil environment. The prayers and chants to are dedicated to gaining the mountain spirit from mighty Everest. Famously known as Chomolungma in Sherpa dialect and Sagarmatha in Nepalese dialect Mt. Everest majestically waits for trekkers besides Khumbu glacier and moraine.

As it is seen from a distance while approaching the location of Everest it seems as if it is playing hide and seek with the people. The Nuptse wall covers most of the parts of Everest. However, as trekkers ascend the famous sunrise viewpoint place of Kalapathar in Khumbu then a large chunk of Everest can be seen.

Let go of your confusion about where Mt. Everest is located. Take a break from your daily chores of life. Embark today for a Himalayan walking holiday in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The home of Sherpa and some of the spectacular snow-clad mountains will unravel the iconic Mt. Everest. Yes, get your head clear that Mt. Everest is located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. Trek to its base camp and quench your hunger of leaving footprints on its foothill.

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Ram Khadka

Ram Khadka

CEO and Managing Director at Sublime Trails Trekking, Ram has been leading adventure-hungry souls into the mountains of Nepal for over 15 years.