ソル・クーンブを魅力あるものとし、またその名を高らしめたのは、ただ世界で一番高い山への地の利だけでなく、シェルパ族の村々や数々の寺院があってのことでしょう。このトレックの行程はゆっくりとしたペースに設定してあり、クーンブ地方の壮観な峰々を味わい、シェルパとの交流にも時間を割けるよう配慮してあります。かの荘厳なるエベレストは見たいが、ベース・キャンプまでの長い行程を行くのはちょっと･･･という方にはうってつけのトレックです。

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Not only the proximately of the World's highest mountain, but also the Sherpa villages and monasteries have made Solu Khumbu fascinating and justifiably famous. This slow paced exploration is designed to benefit the visitors to enjoy the grandeur of the Khumbu peaks and allow time to mix with the Sherpas. This is an ideal trek for those who wish to savour the magnificence of the Everest region without taking the strenuous trail to Base Camp.

Day 1 Phakding 2650m 2 walking hrs
We take a flight to Lukla (2,800m) from KTM. This exciting flight provides a magnificent entry to the trek. We have an easy walk through several villages to camp at Phakding.

We have a very pleasant day of walking, passing through several small villages and beautiful pine forest. This is a busy trail with planty of human interest. Our first good views from here focus on specially the west ridge o f Kusum Kangru, 6,339m.

After walking along the Dudh Kosi river for one and half hour, we climb up a steep trail to Namche. As we climb ,we enjoy our first views of Everest (8,884m), Nuptse (7,879m) and Lhotse (8,383m)- the three giants. We camp at the village center.

On this day, we explore the Sherpa village ,Sagarmatha National Park headquarters and museum where we can relax and enjoy the views of Thamserku (6,623m) and Kwongde (6,167m). If this day falls on Saturday you will see a weekly market, where the people of lower altitude of Rai and Tamang set stalls selling green vegetables, rice, corn and eggs. Sherpas and Tibetans from surrounding villages and pastures come to buy these precious items and sell carpets and Tibetan trinkets.

We walk along a beautiful trail with excellent views of the Everest Massif and the Southern skyline dominated by the soaring peak of Thamserku (6,623m). Descending to the Imja Khola, we lunch at Phunki Thanga (3,200m) , next to several large water driven prayer wheels.In the afternoon, we slowly climb up to Tyangboche Monastery and camp on this beautiful spot on earth.

This day is to relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery surrounding you. In a 360 degree sweep you are surrounded by the world's highest mountain - the most beautiful of all is Ama Dablam (6,812m). The large monastery supports a beautiful collection of "Thankas" and the monks are happy to show you around.

We descend to the Imju Khola again, and climb steadily to the twin villages of Khumjung and Khunde. keep your eyes open for the splendid Danphe pheasant, Nepal's national bird. At the monastery in Khumjung there is what the Sherpas claim to be the scalp of the Yeti.

We descend steadily down to Namche Bazaar and continue down to join the foaming waters of the Dudh Kosi again, From here a pleasant walk through the pine forests takes us to Jorsale.

A steady walk brings us to Lukla where we enjoy a farewell party with our Sherpa crew.