Located 20 minutes away from Hotel Everest View, Khumjung is
the largest Sherpa village in the Khumbu region. Carved into the hillside at
the foot of the sacred Mt. Khumbu-yul-Iha (5761m), the village has a monastery
that displays a scalp claimed to be from a yeti (abominable snowman) and a
school founded by Sir Edmund Hillary. It is also possible to visit the
traditional Sherpa houses as there are still a few remaining in this village.
For those interested in spotting the Danphe (Impeyan Pheasant
- Nepal’s national bird), the jungles nearby Khumbjung/Syangboche is a good
area. This beautiful bird with multi colored iridescent plumage is generally
spotted early in the morning or late afternoon. The nearby forest hosts several
other species of birds and wildlife. It may be possible to see animals such as
the Himalayan Tahr (wild goat) and if you are lucky, the diminutive and
endangered musk deer.
An hour hike from HEV can take visitors to Namche Bazaar, a
popular destination for trekkers in the Khumbu region. Known as the 'gateway to
Everest', visitors can enjoy the vibrant shops and restaurants located on its
crescent shaped slopes.
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