The Everest Region (Khumbu Region) in northeastern Nepal is home to Mount Everest (8,848.86 m), the world’s highest peak. This is the most famous trekking destination on earth, drawing adventurers from every corner of the globe to walk the legendary trail to Everest Base Camp.

The region is the homeland of the Sherpa people, whose villages, monasteries, and mountaineering legacy shape every step of the journey. Trekkers fly into Lukla, cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi, pass through Namche Bazaar, and enter Sagarmatha National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — before reaching Everest Base Camp and the viewpoint of Kala Patthar (5,545 m).

Popular treks: Everest Base Camp Trek, Gokyo Lakes Trek, Everest Three Passes Trek, Everest View Trek, and the Everest Base Camp via Cho La Pass.