Everest Region is one of the top ten naturally beautiful sites in this planet to be visited in the life time because of its topographical variation and unique culture and tradition which is quoted by BBC and other Medias of the world.
Mt. Everest is famous not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain (8848 m) and to safeguard the unique natural landscape of the surrounding Himalayan peaks but also for its Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries. Sagarmatha National park, with an area of 1,148 sq.km, is located in this region.
This region is homeland of the rich flora and fauna due to the topographical variation and protected by Sagarmatha National Park also listed world heritage site by UNESCO. This region contains 3% forest, 28% grazing land, and 69% barren land above tree line. The dominant vegetation at the lower elevation of the region below 3,000 meter is composed mostly of the Blue pine and hemlock forest.
The best season to view the Himalayan peaks are in spring and autumn seasons. During the spring season from March till May, the temperature gets warmer during day and night. It is also the best season to see varieties of rhododendron flowers in bloom.
The number of endangered species found in the region includes musk deer, Himalayan black bear, wolf, and goral and the Himalayan Tahrs are most common wildlife seen throughout the region. The musk deer is also commonly seen in the mixed fir, rhododendron and birch forest.
Besides Mt. Everest (8,848 m), this region includes other popular peaks like Lhotse, Lhotsar, Gokyo, Mera, Island, Amadamlam, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Nuptse, Pumori, Taboche etc. This region covers the upper catchments of Bhote Koshi, Dudh Kosi and Imja Khola Rivers and form one of the headwaters of the Ganges River.
This region is very much popular among the mountaineers and adventure trekkers. The combination of the natural beauty of the surrounding mountain peaks and the local Sherpa culture makes this region popular tourist destination of Nepal.
Arrival in another world and transfer to Bhaktapur .We drive almost 45min depending upon the traffic to Bhaktapur from Tribhuvan International Airport. Bhaktapur is the third of the formal imperial cities in Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur means the city of believers and also known as the city of Rice. The culturally richest city of Bhaktapur is always alive with various festivals and rituals. Evening you will be treated with local welcome dinner.
Overnight: 3 Star Hotel
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