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himal is a group of mountain that include Gaurishanker and
it lies east west valley below than Gaurishanker(7145m) and
just south of Tibetan border. It is an isolated and culturally
diverse area. The route stays mainly on the ridge , commanding
a panoramic view of the mountain. Rhododendron flowers in
spring are specially beautiful. Among many other mountains,
Gaurishanker 7134m and Menlungtse7181m are outstanding. In
addition, Choba Bhamare5993m of unique rock spires and mountains
of Jugal Himal and Langtang Himal can be seen.
Beding and Na is the last Sherpa village of this valley, where
more than 200 good Sherpa climbers, have been to the top of
Mt. Everest and numerous other 8000m peaks in Nepal .cross
over the Tashi Lapcha pass (5755m) and visit Thame, Tenzing
Norgay's hometown, and enter the Khumbu valley, the legendary
home of the Sherpas .which lies at the foot of Everest valley.
People and culture
Sherpas are main ethnic group who lives around in this region.
This is their heart land and their influence is to be seen
everywhere from their traditional dress to their distinctive
houses and monasteries. There are also minorities of various
other groups. Like Rai, Tamang, Braman and Chhetri.
Flora and Fauna
Up to 4000m you will find dense stands of forest including
pine, oak and the spectacular flowering rhododendrons. In
spring all the hills are riot of colours. There is a good
chance of seeing wildlife, mostly of them are birds. If you
are lucky, you may will see musk deer, barking deer and Himalayan
Tahr.
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