Khumbu:

The Khumbu area of Nepal Himalaya is the most famous region of Nepal and quite possibly of the whole Himalaya. Not only is the area of Everest, the world's highest mountain, it is also the homeland of famous Sherpa climbers, undoubtedly the most legendary of mountain people. As Sagarmatha (mother of the universe), as the Nepalese call Everest, the Khumbu also boasts other 8000m. Peaks including Lhotse, Cho-Oyu while Makalu can be seen barely a ridge away. This area is trekking paradise and unparalleled mountain splendor indeed arguably the jewel in Nepal's mountain crown. The course is varied - you encounter Lamas and see Gompas (Monasteries), Chorten (stupa) and mani stones (prayer wheel).