Solukhumbu:A Cultural Journey to Mt. Everest
Exploring the Mountains with the Legendary Sherpas

Home to the world famous Sherpas and the highest peak in the world, the Everest, Solukhumbu offers a combination of natural beauty, culture and adventure in one life changing experience. Thousands of tourists flock to Solukhumbu every year to discover a land where the people, the culture and the environment are as timeless as the mighty Himalayas

Sagarmatha National Park:

Sagarmatha National Park is listed as a World Heritage Site. There are few places on earth that can lay claim to the biological diversity and of the highest and the youngest mountain system in the world. Spread over 1,148 sq. km. in the Khumbu region of Nepal, the park boasts of a variety of wildlife such as the Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Himalayan House Hare and over 118 species of bird including the Blood Pheasant and the Impeyan Pheasant.

Dudh Kunda- Khaling Rai Trek:

The trail to Dudh Kunda passes through Kaku, Basa, Taksindu and Beni, taking you through dense forests of rhododendron and a variety of wildlife. The hospitality of the locals is one of the most heart warming experiences of the area. Dudh Kunda (which literally means milky lake) is believed to be a holy lake and the locals believe that taking a dip in the holy waters will have the wishes granted.

Pikey Peak Trek:

This 13,500ft. Pikey peak intwines with the Chyabe across east to west. The name Pikey comes from the two titles of the Sherpas. The month of July is a time of great celebration as the locals worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu in the celebrations.

A trail through Jiri-Chaulakharka-Ngaur- to reach the Pikey Daanda (Hill) area. Another trail leads from Pikey Daanda to Phaplu through Paanch Pokari and Tamakhani located north east from the district centre Salleri. The Pikey Daanda is most popular for its sunrise and sunset views and one can enjoy the glorious sight of the peaks beyond the Kathmandu Valley to the plains along with the Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu and Annapurna.


Mt. Everest:

The mighty Everest, standing at 8848m above sea level is the world’s highest peak. Located within the Sagarmatha National Park, the peak stands as a testimony to the spirit of the human race and their attempt to conquer nature’s challenges.

Thuptenchholing Monastery

This 35 year old monastery lies in Beni and is about 5 hours away from the Phaplu aerodrome. The smells of pine and the sight of the monastery give off a sense of serenity and peace. The natural beauty of this area is further enhanced by the variety of flowers and plant life like Buki, Rhododendron and Pine. The monastery is popular as a centre of religious tourism and its reputation has further been boosted by the fame of Thulsuk Rinpoche.