About
Solukhumbu is a mountain district in northeastern Nepal, in Province No. 1. It is best known as the home of Mount Everest and of the Sherpa community of the Khumbu region, and for many visitors the district is the starting point of a journey into the high Himalaya.
What the district offers
- Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, rises within the district and draws trekkers and climbers from around the globe.
- The Khumbu region, the home of the Sherpa people, where mountain life and culture are closely bound to the high valleys.
- Mountain landscapes that change with altitude, from wooded lower slopes to the bare, snow-capped ranges above.
Planning a visit
Solukhumbu suits visitors who want to be in the mountains rather than in a town. Trips here are usually built around walking and the pace of high altitude, so it helps to allow time for acclimatisation and to travel with care. The Khumbu region in particular is a place to approach with patience and respect for the local community.
Whether you come to see Everest from a distance or to spend days among the Sherpa villages, Solukhumbu rewards a visitor who is prepared for the mountains and curious about the people who live in them.
