Set in the area known as the Solu-Khumbu, home to the famous Sherpa people, Mount Everest's unique dominance as the world's highest mountain, at 8848m (29208ft), draws people from all parts of the globe, as if by magnetism, to gaze in awe upon its grandeur.. The region is second only to the Annapurnas in terms of the number of trekkers visiting it annually, and it would doubtless be the most popular destination in the country, were it not slightly more difficult to get to. The Solu-Khumbu is arguably the jewel in the mountain crown of Nepal. It is a paradise of unparalleled mountain splendour, boasting many spectacular gems, including four of the world's fourteen 8000+m peaks Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar and Cho Oyu as well as a glittering array of others in excess of 7000m. Strictly speaking, the Solu Khumbu is divided into three distinct districts. The southerly part is... read more about Everest Region