Situated in the northeast of Kathmandu in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It includes as it does the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest and several other wellknown peaks. This area is internationally famous, and is becoming increasingly popular with tourists in addition to the increasing mountaineering expeditions every year. Apart from Mt. Everest itself and the splendid mountain scenery, other attractions include the picturesque Thyangboche monastry and the colourful sherpa villages in the lower valleys.

There are number of glacial lakes which drain in three main rivers Bhote Koshi, Dudh Koshi and Imja khola. Vegetation varies from pine and hemlock at lower altitudes to fir, juniper, birch and rhododendron of higher altitudes. At 12,500 ft. the forest gives way to snow rhododendron and a wide variety of alpine plant communities before reaching bare rock and snow.There is blooming of rhododendrons during the spring although most of the flora are at their most colourful during the monsoon. The notable fauna that are most likely to be seen in this area are Himalayan

Thar, jhoral, serow and musk deer. Himalayan black deer (seleneretos thibetanus) is also present but rarely sighted.

More than 115 species of birds are found in the park, the most common being Danfe (impeyan pheasant), snow pigeon, jungle crow, skylark and snow partridge. The common ways to get to the park are plane flight to Lukla followed by a couple of days walk or, bus to jiri followed by ten days walk. There are accomodation facilities with food supplies in places like Namche Bazar, Thangboche, Pheriche and Lobuche. Teashops along the main trekking routes provide the trekkers local dishes of simple food.