‘an adventure from Solu southern areas of Everest to high Khumbu valley’
Highlights:
“Walk on elusive trail of Solu on least explored region of southern Everest Explore the remote corners of eastern Nepal mid-hills away from mains trail. From lower farm areas to cooler hills towards remorseless fields of ice and glaciers Enchanting forest filled with tall rhododendron, pines, oaks and fir tree lines Visit around traditional farm villages adorned with age-old culture and heritage”
Best seasons for Solu to Everest Base Camp Trekking:
The best time for this wonderful adventure is from spring and autumn to the pre-winter seasons. Spring seasons start from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months. Can visit during the pre-winter time also in early December where days are clear, but cold morning and night time.
Springtime from March to May is lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons and orchids of various species.
On this trek, visitors will experience during flowering times on high hills of Salpa, till Tengboche Monastery during March to May.
In the spring season, most days are fine and with longer sun-light hours, but can get an overcast late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude, as well on passes.
Autumn / fall from September to November is another best time for this trek with fine days, clear blue sky for views and walks. But days are shorter due to sun-light hours, temperatures drop to a cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime around higher elevation, but clear starry nights. Chances of snow on tracks above 2,000 m as well on passes.
Religion and Culture:
Starting from Diktel around the Khotang areas, the mid-hills of eastern Nepal populated with mixed tribes, mostly Kirat Rai few Gurung, Magar, and Tamang with Hindu Chettries and Brahmins as well Sherpa.
The mid-hills villagers around Khotang and the lower area of Solu the Kirat Rai follow Hindu religion and culture, and from Panggom onwards entering Sherpa country with a strong culture of Buddhism religion.