Where is Khumbu Valley situated?
Khumbu valley is situated in Solukhumbu district in northeastern Nepal
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Next morning, trek leads to Gokyo,a fabulous viewpoint which allows 360 view of Everest, Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Kangchenjunga and Makalu. The stunning and sublime view of all the world's highest and mighty mountains surely wipes away all the hardships and adversities that tourists endure to reach there. From there, descending to the Gokyo Valley and camp by the river,then rejoin Khumbu Valley. Trekking via Namche Bazaar and Monjo, travellers return to Lukla, from there they can head back to Kathmandu.
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Khumbu valley is situated in Solukhumbu district in northeastern Nepal
EditFrom Kathmandu one can travel to Namche Baazar, from there it is a 6 days walk to reach the valley. One can also travel to Lukla which is the entrance of Khumbu Valley
EditTrekking to Khumbu Valley is considered one of the most difficult treks. High level of fitness and endurance is required for it
EditThe cold snowy weather,altitude sickness and crooked roads make the trek difficult
EditEverest base campNamche Baazar,Monjo, Kala Patthar,Sherpa Museum, Bigu Gompa
EditFor it's spectacular mountain peaks and friendly behaviour of the inhabitants
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The Himalaya, together with the Karakorum and Hindu Kush are the greatest mountain range on Earth. The Khumbu Valley runs west from Mount Everest to the villages of Pheriche and Dingboche. The stunning trrek through this valley leads all the way to climb to the Everest Base Camp. Khumbu Valley trek is considered as one of the difficult trekking tour, due to the cold snowy climate, crooked roads and days spent at high altitude. Excellent physical fitness and exceptional endurance are required. The trek can last from two weeks to a month depending on the route taken.
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The tourists travel to Lukla, the entrance of Khumbu Valley from Kathmandu. The walking begins from there and the first day of trekking ends in Monjo. Next day trekkers enter Khumbu National Park and cross at the junction of Dudhkosi and Bhotekosi rivers. Then two hours of steep climbing to Namche hill,taking the tourists to the prosperous Namche Bazaar,known as the gate to Mt. Everest. Following day the tourists make their way along the much trekked Everest trail and proceed to a tough climb to Tengboche, where there is a famous monastery. From there starts descend tothe river Dudhkosi and enter the village of Deboche for night stay. Next day the route takes the trekkers to Pangboche, from where the view of Ama Dablam is breathtaking. The day's hike ends at the beautiful village of Dingboche.
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After taking rest for a day, trekking to Pokaide begins. Ascending Pokaide is comparatively easy, from there descend to Chukkung. Following is moving along the Imja Valley, next to Imja Glacier, then the trekkers reach Island Peak Base Camp. Next climbing up is very steep,which takes longer hours. There might be a few spare days due to the event of bad weather. However,the trek continues to step down to Imja Valley. The trek follows up the wide bottom of the valley in the direction of Dugla. The route is along rocky slabs that access the glacier. The summit is Lobuje East. Descending from there rest for a day or two. The next trek is tough and long,to reach Ngozumpa glacier, the largest in Nepal. Night stay is at Dragnag.
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