Top Things to do in Eastern Region
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10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Eastern Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Region, Nepal including Kala Pattar, Kanchenjunga, Gokyo Lakes, Mt. Ama Dablam, Kala Patthar, Mera Peak, Tengboche Gompa, Namche Bazaar, Buddhasubba Temple, Memorial to Scott Fischer.
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1. Kala Pattar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By localboy66 - Oahu, United States
It's a must do experience by helicopter if you are not going to hike the Everest Base Camp trek for 14 days. The helicopter tour from Kathmandu takes only 3/4 of a day to go to Kala Patthar heil-landing area near Everest Base Camp at 18,000'. Our day was super clear with awesome view of Everest & surrounding mountains. We had an awesome trip with Altitude Air helicopters. I highly recommend this trip for anyone on a short timetable or cannot make the hike.
2. Kanchenjunga
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By jakartaboy
A tough but rewarding trek. We started at Taplejung and walked to North Base Camp before heading over Selela to Cheram and up to South Base Camp. The huge drop down into Cheram was hard on the knees but we were glad we were descending not ascending. You walk from Taplejung towards North Base Camp along a deep valley through attractive forest, alongside a white water river. For five days you only see glimpses of snow covered peaks until you reach Gunsa. Most tea houses are ultra-basic, - think Annapurna thirty years ago. However, a few are surprisingly good, particularly in Gybla and Ghunsa. Most tea houses do not have a menu and serve little more than tasteless dal bhat or pasta with veg. Beds at many tea houses are hard as rocks. Some high altitude tea houses cook and heat with dried yak dung which makes life very aromatic. Availability of beds in tea houses can be limited, particularly at Kambuchen and Lonak. I recommend sending a fast porter ahead each day to book the rooms you need. At Kambuchen go to the 'White House' or the new Lodge which is currently under construction (as of Nov 2019). Spend two nights at attractive Gunsa and climb the nearby hill (400 meters) on your rest day. Spend two nights at Kambuchen and take the side trip up to Jannu. The one day return walks from Lonak up to North Base Camp and from Cheram to South Base Camp are long hard days but totally worth it. If I were to do the trek again I would stay a night at Ramche which is wonderfully scenic. This would give time to fully enjoy the very attractive route between Ramche and Oktang South Base Camp. We flew in and out of Badrapur. We could have saved two long days of expensive and scary road travel by flying in and out of the new airport at Taplejung. Mobile phone reception using Ncel sims was non-existent more than one day out of Taplejung. Nepal Telecom (Namaste) sims were much better but are harder to get (I was told they are available only to Nepalese nationals). Some Nepalese will let you use their phones - I paid Rs100 (about $US1) per minute for calls to Australia. Kanchenjunga is a trek for people who enjoyed/suffered Annapurna and Everest in years past. The grotty tea houses will evoke nostalgia. The huge uphill and downhill tracts will push you to your physical limits.
3. Gokyo Lakes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By ayala78 - Israel, null
Nice lake in Sagarmatha National Park with crystal-clear water. Such a wonder of nature. It is recommended to pay a visit and take photos when you do the trekking to Mt Everest
4. Mt. Ama Dablam
5. Kala Patthar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By DanP576 - Minneapolis, United States
While the trek to EBC is amazing, the Kala Patthar summit is even more breathtaking .. and quite an accomplishment! Getting to EBC is great, and it’s so fun to stand directly below earth’s highest point, however, getting to the top of Kala Patthar leads to stunning views of some of the highest mountains in the world and the closest view you’ll ever get of Mt. Everest. Also, the view of Pumori is quite impressive as you trek up the mountain. I can’t wait to go back someday!
6. Mera Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By thirdrockadventures - Kathmandu, Nepal
Mera Peak Climbing takes you across the remote Hinku Valley and to the summit of Mera Peak, Nepal’s highest trekking peak. Lying in Solu Khumbu, the region with the five highest peaks in the world, the ascent up Mera Peak is strenuous but non-technical. The route to the mountain is straightforward and the inclines are less than 30 degrees. If you are a novice climber looking for a high altitude challenge and your first Himalayan summit then Mera Peak is the mountain for you. Climbing Mera Peak offers unique experience as you will conquer the soaring height of 6476m- you will be rewarded with incredible views of jagged mountains surrounding the peaks, some of which are some of the highest mountains in the world.
7. Tengboche Gompa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Tengboche Gompa is one of the biggest Buddhist monastery in Nepal. It is also known as Dawa Choling Gompa which is located at 3867 meters. The famous Mani Rimdu Festival is celebrated every year in Tengboche.
Reviewed By gordond773 - Sunshine Coast, Australia
Have visited Tengboche several times and have watched it grow. The Gompa itself is pretty spectacular but it really comes alive during the Mani Rimdu Festival. Of my seven visits only one didn't coincide with the festival. Visually stunning, lots of colour and ceremony.
8. Namche Bazaar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By AfishnamedArthur - Champaign-Urbana, United States
Namche is a “cross roads” to various trekking locations. It is a large village with lots of shops to purchase gear, food, etc. A great place to stay is Khumbu Resort at the top of Namche. It is a bit of a walk up but you are out of the crowds of Namche, have great views from the lodge, and you have a head start on your trek further into the Solukhumbu. I have posted a picture of the lodge owner, a wonderfully friendly woman.
9. Buddhasubba Temple
10. Memorial to Scott Fischer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By T4232XIjohnb - Toronto, Canada
The memorial to Scott Fischer is but one of dozens that dot the top of Thukla Pass. It's not hard to see why this spot was chosen to honour those who died climbing Everest and other nearby mountains - the location is stunning on a ridge with amazing views to the Himalaya range. One is overwhelmed by the shear number of memorials with many of the names being familiar like Scott Fischer. Fischer's memorial is somewhat unique in that his name is carved into a large boulder in a similar fashion to many Buddhist carvings one passes along the trails.
