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Nepal
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The Himalayas constitute the northernmost region of Nepal. This part of the range includes eight of the world's ten highest peaks, including the world's tallest - Mount Everest.
Off-the-beaten-path trekking in pristine landscapes like Phoksundo Lake and Rara National Park.
Some of the most popular trekking in Nepal.
Central Himalayas is the region of the Himalayas between Annapurna and Khumbu, in Nepal.
The area around Mount Everest and Namche Bazaar.
Home of the Sherpa people.
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the nearest roadhead for trekkers heading to Everest Base Camp
airstrip in the upper Kaligandaki valley. Most basic services can be found here; end (or start) of the Jomsom Trek. Ghasa to Jomsom Bus travel is also available (Rs300 for Nepalese and Rs600 for foreigners), but you will have heavenenly images on your trek
Kumpur is a village in the Central Himalayas region of Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 7,916 and 1,405 houses.
home to the Khumbu's airport
at the foot of the Mount Everest
the district headquarters of Solu Khumbu district
a large monastery and the surrounding settlement in Khumbu
centre of Thakkali culture, important trading village, hotels and restaurants
Gokyo is a village in Khumbu at 4,790 m elevation.
the tallest peak of the world; located in the protected area around Everest - the Sagarmatha National Park.
Langtang National Park is a national park in the Central Himalayas of northern Nepal.
in the Dolpa district
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