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Solukhumbu district (सोलुखुम्बु जिल्ला), a part of Sagarmatha zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia and Solukhumbu region is full of mountain peaks. The district, with Salleri as its district headquarters, covers an area of 3,312 km² and has a population (2001) of 107,686. The Everest or Solu-Khumbu region lies on the eastern part of Nepal. Inhabited by the mountain people and Sherpa people who have lived in harmony with their surroundings for hundreds of years. The region which has some of the world’s tallest peaks known to be the roof of the world and at the same time gained fame with the identification of the world’s tallest peak Everest (8848m) located in this region. In canse of popularity among trekkers and mountain visitors, this region ranks second only after the Annapurna region. The villages and places lying in this region are situated above the 2000m mark. Solu at the south includes villages like Junbesi, Phaplu and Chiwong. Pharak is situated between Solu and Khumbu. Khumbu include villages named Namche bazaar, Thami, Khumjung, Lobuje, Pangboche and Tengboche. Solu-khumbu is known as the roof of the world. This is the home of mount everest, the highest peak in the world.You can either travel by bus to jiri and then walk to everest base camp in 2-3 weeks or fly to Lukla. Statistics:
District area: 3, 39,776 hectare
Highest peak: Mt. Everest 8848 m.
Total population: 1, 19, 901 (2001)
Ethnic groups: 31.93% Rai. Others include Sherpa, Chhetri, Brahmin, Bhujel, Gurungs, and Newars
Average Temperature: Min- 1.8 degrees Celsius Max- 11.5 Degree Celsius
Literacy: 47.86%
Economic Occupations: Agriculture, Trekking, Service holders, etc
Access: Lies in the Eastern Development Region. Flights available to Phaplu, everyday
Solukhumbu Attractions: - Sagarmatha National Park:
Sagarmatha National Park, the highest national park in the word, covers an area of 1148 square kilometers in the Khumbu region of Nepal.Sagarmatha National Park is located to the north-east of Kathmandu in the Kumbu region of Nepal. The park not only includes the highest peak in the world, Mt. Sagarmatha (Everest), but also several other well-known peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kwangde, Kangtaiga and Gyachung Kang………..more - Mt. Everest:
Mount Everest, also called Chomolungma (Tibetan) or Sagarmatha (Nepali: सगरमाथा) is the highest mountain on Earth, as measured by the height of its summit above sea level. The mountain, which is part of the Himalaya range in High Asia, is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. By the end of the 2006 climbing season there had been 3,050 ascents to the summit by 2,062 individuals, and at least 630 more ascents in 2007……….more - Dudh Kunda- Khaling Rai Trek:
The trail to Dudh Kunda passes through Kaku, Basa, Taksindu and Beni, taking you through dense forests of rhododendron and a variety of wildlife. The hospitality of the locals is one of the most heart warming experiences of the area. Dudh Kunda (which literally means milky lake) is believed to be a holy lake and the locals believe that taking a dip in the holy waters will have the wishes granted. - Pikey Peak Trek:
This 13,500ft. Pikey peak intwines with the Chyabe across east to west. The name Pikey comes from the two titles of the Sherpas. The month of July is a time of great celebration as the locals worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu in the celebrations. A trail through Jiri-Chaulakharka-Ngaur- to reach the Pikey Daanda (Hill) area. Another trail leads from Pikey Daanda to Phaplu through Paanch Pokari and Tamakhani located north east from the district centre Salleri. The Pikey Daanda is most popular for its sunrise and sunset views and one can enjoy the glorious sight of the peaks beyond the Kathmandu Valley to the plains along with the Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu and Annapurna. - Thuptenchholing Monastery
This 35 year old Thuptenchholing monastery lies in Beni and is about 5 hours away from the Phaplu aerodrome. The smells of pine and the sight of the monastery give off a sense of serenity and peace. The natural beauty of this area is further enhanced by the variety of flora and fauna: flowers and plant life like Buki, Rhododendron and Pine. The monastery is popular as a centre of religious tourism and its reputation has further been boosted by the fame of Thulsuk Rinpoche. - Khaling Rai
Khaling Rais are the local inhabitants or people of Kaku, Basa, Waku, Juving and Taksindu VDCs in particular. Khaling Rai have their own language and practice both joint and nuclear family ties. The Khaling Rai diet consists of finger millet and naked barley (Dhindo), wheat (Roti) and rice and maize (Bhaat). Chhang (local beer) is an indispensable part of their food and culture. Although the Khaling Rais are Kirant and have their own celebrations, they celebrate the Hindu and Buddhist functions equally. Some of the better known and more important rituals are the Bhume dance, Chandi dance and the Naghi puja. The Khaling Rais believe that in order to continue human existence, it is necessary to worship their ancestors and the land god.
- Sherpas of Khumbu Region
The best known and most admired for mountaineering of all of Nepal’s ethnic groups, the Sherpas migrated to the high valleys south of Mt. Everest from eastern Tibet about 450 years ago. The name Shar-pa means ‘people from the east. Their Tibetan origins are reflected in their language, customs and religion. The Sherpa homeland is dominated by old mountain gods, the most sacred of these being Number in Solu and Khumbi-la in Khumbu. More about Sherapa People of Nepal.
About the Solikhumbu Area
The Solukhumbu area is divided into two distinct regions, Solu and Khumbu. In the lower district of Solukhumbu, most tourists are those who trek from Salleri or Jiri to Lukla or in the reverse direction. Teahouses and small hotels offer accommodation, but community campsites are also used widely. In Khumbu, many existing tourist routes are used extensively to trek into the Everest region, but some new alternate trails can also be explored. It is strongly recommended to the trekkers and the visitors to follow the following points: - Do not trek alone; trek with a guide or porter where ever possible.
- Do not light campfires; cook with kerosene.
- Respect others privacy; ask before photographing people or religious sites, cultural programs of the particular regions.
- Trash must be carried out, buried or disposed of in designated areas.
- Entering the Sagarmatha National Park without a permit is prohibited.
- Be sensitive to the local cultural heritage; inappropriate dress and/or behaviour may offend and permanently influence the traditions and attitudes of the local people.
How to Reach SoluKhumbu Region:
The fastest and simplest way to get to solukhumbu area is by air. To reach the Solu region, you may take a half an hour flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu airport and then a 20 minute walk to Salleri- the district headquarters of Solukhumbu. An alternative way, if you wish to reach the Khumbu region, is to take the flight to Lukla from Kathmandu.
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