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Everest Region, Trekking Nepal
Home to the Sherpa people and the world's highest mountain, the Everest region is the premier trekking destination in the world.
- Capital: Namche Bazaar is the largest town in the Everest region
- Airport: Lukla
- Population: 108,000 (est.2011 ) Solo Khumbu region
- Size of region: 3,312 km sq
- Currency: Nepalese Rupee
- Power supply: 220-240 v, 50 hz
- Sockets: Mainly 2-pin round but 3-pin round may also be in use
- Language: Nepali,
- Time difference: GMT +5.75 hours
- Visas/permits: A permit is required to enter the Sagamartha National Park (this is included in the cost of your Mountain Kingdom holiday and obtained at the park by your guide).
- Religion: Predominantly Buddhist
- Popular dishes: Daal bhat
- Popular drinks: Tea (chiya)
- Did you know: The Everest region contains three of the world's top ten highest mountains - Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Everest itself.
- FCDO link: FCDO travel advice for Nepal