Solukhumbu
In the shadow of Everest, where dreams touch the sky
Solukhumbu is Nepal's most famous trekking district, home to Mount Everest (8,849 m) and the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, at the heart of Koshi Province's high Himalaya.
The district contains Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1979) protecting the Everest massif, Ama Dablam and the Khumbu Icefall, along with Tengboche Monastery and the emerald Gokyo Lakes.
Beyond Everest Base Camp, Solukhumbu rewards trekkers with the classic Three Passes route, Island Peak's accessible summit, and the quieter Solu lowlands around Phaplu, reached by road or a short flight from Kathmandu.
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Points of Interest
19 places
Natural Wonder
Gyachung Kang
The highest mountain in the world below 8,000 metres
Viewpoint
Kala Patthar
The rock above Gorak Shep where Everest finally comes into view
Natural Wonder
Kangtega
The snow saddle on the eastern skyline above Namche
Natural Wonder
Lobuche Peak
A permitted trekking peak above the Khumbu glacier
Attraction
Everest Base Camp
Stand at the foot of the world's highest mountain
Attraction
Namche Bazaar
The bustling Sherpa capital and gateway to the Everest region
Attraction
Tengboche Monastery
A sacred hilltop monastery with Everest as its backdrop
Attraction
Gokyo Lakes
Emerald alpine lakes mirroring the giants of the Himalaya
Attraction
Three Passes Trek
The ultimate Khumbu challenge, three high passes in one epic loop
Attraction
Island Peak Climbing
Nepal's most popular trekking peak, a true beginner's mountaineering summit
Attraction
Phaplu
The quiet Solu gateway with a grass airstrip and ancient monastery
Natural Wonder
Mount Everest
The world's highest mountain, 8,848.86m, on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Natural Wonder
Lhotse
The world's fourth highest mountain, directly connected to Everest by the South Col.
Natural Wonder
Cho Oyu
The world's sixth highest mountain, considered one of the more accessible 8,000m peaks.
Natural Wonder
Ama Dablam
One of the most photographed mountains in the world, a constant presence on the Everest trail.
Natural Wonder
Nuptse
The peak forming Everest's southwestern wall, seen constantly from the Base Camp trail.
Natural Wonder
Pumori
The peak whose lower shoulder, Kala Patthar, is the Everest trek's classic viewpoint.
Natural Wonder
Thamserku
A steep, ridged peak above Namche Bazaar, often the first high Himalayan summit trekkers see.
Natural Wonder
Kusum Kanguru
A triple-summited peak near Lukla, its name meaning Three Snow-White Gods in Sherpa.
Culture
People & Culture
Solukhumbu is the historic homeland of the Sherpa people, whose Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, prayer flags and mountaineering heritage define the Khumbu. Tengboche Monastery, the region's largest gompa, hosts the annual Mani Rimdu festival, a masked dance ceremony drawing pilgrims and trekkers alike each autumn. Sherpa hospitality, expressed through teahouse lodges along every major trail, has made Solukhumbu one of the most visitor-ready mountain regions in the world despite its remoteness and altitude.
Activities
Things to Do
Trek to Everest Base Camp via Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery
Trek the Three Passes route for the ultimate Khumbu challenge
Climb Island Peak, one of Nepal's most popular trekking peaks
Visit the emerald Gokyo Lakes and climb Gokyo Ri for Everest views
Fly into or trek via Phaplu, the quieter Solu gateway
Browse Namche Bazaar's Saturday market, the Khumbu's trading hub
Travel Information
Best Time to Visit
March, May, October, November
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