The Khumbu is the homeland of the Sherpa people and the trail to Everest Base Camp — a land of suspension bridges, monasteries and impossible mountains.
The Khumbu region delivers the most iconic mountain scenery on the planet, rising from the airstrip at Lukla toward the world’s highest summit.
Namche Bazaar
This amphitheatre-shaped Sherpa town is the trading hub of the Khumbu and the acclimatisation stop on the way to base camp.
Tengboche Monastery
Perched on a ridge with Ama Dablam towering behind, Tengboche is the spiritual heart of the region.
Things to do in Everest & the Khumbu
StrenuousEverest Base Camp Trek
Trek through Sherpa villages and glacial valleys to stand at the foot of Mount Everest — a bucket-list journey for trekkers worldwide.
EasyEverest Scenic Mountain Flight
No trekking required — a one-hour dawn flight from Kathmandu brings you face to face with Everest and a wall of Himalayan giants.