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: ''See [[Everest Base Camp Trek]] for the Nepalese trek to the foot of MtMount Everest, and [[Qomolangma]] for the Tibetan side of Mount Everest.''

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* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Tengboche]]|wikidata=Q7699760}} – large monastery
* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Chhukhung]]|wikidata=Q5116018}} -– support village for the trekking to Island Peak or day trip to Chhukhung Ri

* {{marker|type=city|name=[[Dingboche]]|wikidata=Q574307}} – relatively large village above the treeline

Guru Rinpoche is credited with introducing Tantric Buddhism into Tibet and is specifically associated with the Nyingma tradition, the form of Buddhism that the Sherpas brought with them when they migrated over the Himalayas into Nepal in 16th century. Sacred sites associated with Guru Rinpoche in the [[Sagarmatha_Sagarmatha (zone)|Sagarmatha]] region are the Maratika Cave in [[Haleshi]] and a cave above [[Khumjung]] in Khumbu.}}

See Sagarmatha Park official [http://www.dnpwc.gov.np website]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}.

There are numerous flights flying the Kathmandu - Lukla Kathmandu–Lukla route, though with a much reduced service during the off-season months. Sita is considered to be one of the more reliable airlines flying this route and operates two flights every morning from Kathmandu Domestic Airport at 07:00 and 08:20, with return flights at 07:40 and 09:00. Flights from Kathmandu take around 25 minutes. Be aware that during the summer rainy season there may be substantial delays, and even a wait of one week is not uncommon.

Another route tried entering from JaynagarJainagar, India, by train or bus. From JaynagarJainagar its about 1-11–1½ day by bus or jeep to Phaplu via Madar, Sirha, Mirchaya Ramnagar, Katari, Okhaldunga and Salleri. Phaplu to Ringmo and 5 days trek to Namche.

[[File:WhiteMonal wingedNational grosbird beakof near Phortse Tanga at Sagarmatha National Park area.Nepal.jpg|thumb|WhiteMonal winged(local grosname beakDanfe) nearis Phortsethe Tanganational bird of Nepal, pictured at Sagarmatha National Park areaN.P.]]

[[File:SolarCookerEverest.JPG|thumb|A solar cooker in Tengboche. As all fuel is carried in, efforts to reduce fuel are important]]

'''Riki-Kur''' -— the Sherpa dish of potato pancakes, which are delicious eaten straight off the griddle and covered with dzo (female yak) butter and a sauce made of mature cheese and spices called ''sorma''. Due to the effort involved in making them, they are generally not listed on lodge menus. However, most places will oblige if you order well in advance.

'''Tzen''' -— a heavy patte made from millet and flavored with spices.

Locally bottled water is available everywhere in Khumbu, though the price rises with the altitude. A bottle in Namche costs about 100rs. Beer and juice are flown from Kathmandu to Lukla and carried from there by porters; consequently the price is very high. Tea, instant coffee and a drink made from lemon concentrate are the cheapest beverages in the region, and are available in every lodge or tea shop for Rs 50 to 150 a cup. As there is no way to recycle plastic bottles in Khumbu (there are bins available on all walks for plastic and paper), you might consider bringing your own container and either purchasing boiled water or purifying spring water with iodine tablets.

Khumbu is a very safe region and violent crime is almost unheard of. However, dueowing to the amountnumber of people flowing through the area on treks, it is advisable to always keep your valuables in sight.

'''Yaks''' may be photogenic, but they are aggressive and unpredictable. Always stand on the upper slope (i.e., above the path, away from the drop-off) to let yaks pass. Every Sherpa has a tale about Westerners who have stood on the lower side of a trail to let a herd of yaks pass and been killeddied after being pushed off.

There are no telephone lines or mailingpublic addressesinternet in most of the Everest region.

Namche also has several '''Internet''' cafes. Satellite access costs between Rs 20-2520–25 '''''per minute''''', so keep a sharp eye on the clock when online.

Due to the sheer number of trekkers passing through this valley, the ecological structure is under severe strain. Therefore, it is important for visitors to be as sensitive to their surroundings as possible. Obviously, wild lifewildlife and fornafauna should not be disturbed, but in addition, trekkers can help by not leaving any kind of non-biodegradable material in Khumbu, but instead take it back to Kathmandu for disposal. Boiled water can be purchased at all lodges, so bringing a personal container avoids the need to purchase bottled water -– which anyway is very expensive. Wood for fires should be used sparingly, and not at all when possible. Also try to limit dependence on canned foods, but instead order meals made from local produce, such as ''rikikul'' (potato pancakes) and dishes made of yak cheese.

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