Khumbu Travel Guide

Khumbu Overview

Famous for its spectacular mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants (the Sherpas), the Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Nepal. While many of the routes through the mountains are arduous, there are ample places to rest and enjoy a meal along the way.
 

Things To See in Khumbu

Taboche
Landmark 0.8 miles/1.3 km

Taboche (also known as Tāuje, Tawoche, Tawesche, Tawache or Tawetse) is a mountain in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalaya. Taboche is connected to... Read more
Mahalangur Himal
Landmark 1.5 miles/2.4 km

The Mahalangur Himal is a subrange of the Himalayas spanning part of the border between Tibet and Nepal. It contains four eight-thousanders: Mount Everest,... Read more
Sagarmatha National Park
Nature 1.5 miles/2.4 km

Sagarmatha National Park, is located in eastern Nepal, containing parts of the Himalayas and the southern half of Mount Everest. The park was created July 19,... Read more

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Destinations Near Khumbu

Dhulikhel
City 77.3 miles/124.4 km

Dhulikhel is a town with an estimated population of 10,170 that is the headquarters of Nepals Kavrepalanchok District. It is located near the Himalayas at... Read more
Bhaktapur
City 83.7 miles/134.7 km

Bhaktapur can feel like a ghost town after the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, but its desolation just adds to the atmosphere of mystery and beauty. Bhaktapur... Read more
Patan
City 89.9 miles/144.7 km

Patan is a one of the largest cities in Nepal and is located just across the Bungamti river from Kathmandu. Like its larger neighbor, Patan also boasts a... Read more
Kathmandu
City 90.5 miles/145.6 km

Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La,... Read more

Khumbu Info

Type: Nature