Syangboche (3790 m) Syangboche, one of the most lovely and enchanting places throughout the world, lies at the lap of Khumbila and on the top of Namche Bazaar. This place can be reached by one hour's helicopter flight from Kathmandu, one hour's walk from Namche Bazaar, three hours walk from Thame, 30 minutes walk from Khumjung, 30 minutes walk from Khunde and four hours walk from Tyangboche.  The airport of World located at the highest altitude lies at Syangboche.  Helicopter services operate regular air service to and from this place.   There is a good provision of electricity and telephone service here.  A ten minutes climb from Syangboche Airport is all a visitor needs to arrive at Syangboche Panorama Hotel (SPH) which has been established at the exceedingly clean, beautiful, awe-inspiring and enchanting landscape.  This is the best tourist standard hotels in the Everest region.  The beauty of the towering and most fascinating mountains of the world can be relished from all directions of  hotel.  Tourists can enjoy the rich natural landscape not only from outside the hotel but also from the hotel bed, dining hall and tower. The panoramic view of the important sights of Everest region can be enjoyed in the tranquil atmosphere of  hotel.

From here, one can have a very clear view of Mount Everest that lies in the midst of towering Himalayan ranges dotted with rivers like Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi river, some desert-like areas and green forests which are home to rare wildlife.  Prominent Himalayas that can be seen from here include Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawache, Khumbila, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Tashi Lhaptsa, Nangbala, etc.   Therefore, our Syangboche Panorama Hotel (SPH) lies at such a
location which is so tempting that we are beside ourselves with joy to see the beautiful natural landscape around us.  It seems as if we are immediately transported to a new planet.  This sense of enjoyment and fulfillment is further heightened by the warm hospitality offered by hotel staff.  Any tourist, no matter whether he is a foreigner or a Nepali, is bound to feel that he has received perfect bliss and relaxation than he had expected the moment he enters this Syangboche Panorama Hotel (SPH) of in ours Everest region.  In fact, this place is so lovely that it beggars all description.

Each Sherpa village scattered around Syangboche can be reached by one hour's walk from Syangboche.  Sherpas have their own traditional culture.  They observe various festivals during summer season. Therefore, tourists may visit these villages during summer season to learn about their culture and religion by organising a cultural and religious tours.  This is also the most opportune moment to visit Everest region and study the wildlife, birds and vegetation found in Sagarmatha National Park Area.

Thame (3780m)

The Sherpa village named Thamo can be reached after one and half  hour's walk from Namche Bazaar.  This is where the head office of Khumbu small Hydro-electricity Project (KBC) is located which supplies electricity to the whole Khumbu area.  After the sight-seeing of the Sherpa villages around this project, we can reach Thame after one and half hour's walk.  This is also a Sherpa village, a beautiful village lying in the Nepal-Tibet border area.  One hour's walk up the slope is enough to arrive at Thame Gumpa lying near a big precipice.  This is the way to Tibet and a restricted area for tourists.  A police check post has been established here.

Gongla (5120m)

Tourists who cannot go to the Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar or those who have very little time at their disposal may clearly see all the views from Syangboche itself.   Likewise, the scenery of Gongla will be highly useful for tourists who cannot go to Gokyo peak.  It takes two hours to reach Gongla from Syangboche SPH.  It is from here that the mountains and peaks, particularly of Thame side can be viewed and also Gejockbuk and some awe-striking and huge precipices.

Khumbu Valley

Everest region is famous all over the world from tourism point of view.  Khumbu valley located in this region is quite renowned among the Sherpa villages.  Khumbila Mountain (5761 m) in this area has been regarded by local residents as a holy peak.   There is a local tradition of worshipping Khumbila every year in various ways to achieve different objectives.  Khunde and Khumjung villages lie in this Khumbu valley which is located at the lap of Khumbila mountain.  Khunde is a Sherpa village which lies at an altitude of 4000 meters.  A hospital equipped with modern amenities has been established here with the co-operation of Himalayan Trust run by Sir Edmund Hillary.

Khumjung Sherpa village lies at an altitude of 3790 meters.  This is also an old Sherpa village where there is a big Khumjung Gompa where the skull of Yeti or the abominable snowman has been preserved.  Old chhortens (stupa) and "mane" are found everywhere in this village while the hillside is adorned with green vegetation of pine, fur and rhododendron dotted with wildlife and birds of different colors lending an unforgettable charm to the natural scenery.  A bakery has been established here and then has provided an opportunity to our trekking and hiking groups to enjoy the natural surroundings taking a brief rest for some biscuits and cakes accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee.  A high school has also been operated here with the assistance of Sir Edmund Hillary.

After touring the Khumbu valley in this way we can reach Hotel Everest View after slowly walking upward from the western slope for about 20 minutes.  After wondering around the hotel for sometime, we move ahead towards the western direction, enjoying the beautiful view interspersed with green bush about ten to fifteen minutes walk, we reach our hotel - Syangboche Panorama Hotel (SPH) at another hill.

Tyangboche (3867m)

This area where Tyangboche Gompa has been located is one of the most attractive places of Everest region for natural and religious sight-seeing.  It takes four hours to reach here from both Syangboche and Namche.  The route from Syangboche is so engrossing to the mind because of the beautiful natural landscape that tourists arrive at their destinations without realising how fast the time has passed.  This is a very busy place for tourists.  Though there are some local lodges, they fall far short of needs of the tourists.  But since our hotel makes arrangement for tents for us when we are there we don't have to face any problem.  We can have a magnificent view of many Himalayas from Tyangboche also.