Eastern Nepal

Region

The highest mountains on Earth. The Khumbu, home of the Sherpa people, is reached by a flight to Lukla and holds the Everest Base Camp trek, Namche Bazaar and Gokyo Lakes, while Makalu and Kangchenjunga are wilder treks, Ilam has tea gardens, and the Koshi Tappu wetlands are good for birds.

Eastern Nepal Mount EverestKangchenjungaKanchenjunga Base CampMakaluLhotseLobuche EastAma DablamNuptseKala PattharGokyo LakesKumbhakarna MountainMakalu Barun National ParkChamlangKirat ChuliIsland PeakTengboche MonasteryMera PeakGimmigela ChuliLobucheKhumbu IcefallTabocheMount KhumbilaKoshi Tappu Wildlife ReserveChinnamasta Bhagawati TempleKankalini TempleNamche BazaarBiratnagarLahanItahariRajbirajIlam MunicipalitySagarmatha National ParkKhumbuDharanTumlingtarLuklaDumreBhadrapurMonjoDingbochePhunglingKanyamPangbocheChhukung

Eastern Nepal essentials

Country: Nepal
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Rupee (₨)
Language: Nepali
Emergency: 110

Where to Go in Eastern Nepal#

City Biratnagar BiratnagarEastern industrial city near Koshi Tappu City Namche Bazaar Namche BazaarHigh-altitude Sherpa town and Everest gateway City Dharan DharanCity in Nepal known for its natural beauty City Itahari ItahariCity in Koshi Province, Nepal City Ilam Municipality Ilam MunicipalityCity in Koshi, Nepal City Rajbiraj RajbirajCity in Madhesh with cultural diversity Nature Mount Everest Mount EverestEarth's highest mountain on Nepal-China border Nature Kangchenjunga KangchenjungaThird-highest Himalayan peak straddling Nepal-India border Nature Makalu MakaluWorld's fifth-highest mountain in the Himalayas Nature Lhotse LhotseFourth-highest mountain adjacent to Mount Everest Nature Sagarmatha National Park Sagarmatha National ParkHimalayan national park protecting Everest region's glaciers Nature Lobuche East Lobuche EastHimalayan climbing peak

Regions & Cities#

Namche Bazaar Explore Namche Bazaar The Sherpa highland marketplace, Namche Bazaar, serves as an acclimatization stop: lodges, gear shops, bakeries and small museums prep climbers bound for Everest. Biratnagar Explore Biratnagar Biratnagar operates as eastern Nepal’s commercial hub: sprawling bazaars, Indian‑style street food and transport links toward Koshi Tappu birdwatching and cross‑border routes into India. Lahan Explore Lahan Terai heat and Maithili markets mark Lahan - salt merchants, colorful saris and seasonal fairs. Travelers stop for festivals, temple visits and cross-border trade with Bihar. Itahari Explore Itahari A transport hub in eastern Nepal, Itahari funnels travelers toward Koshi Tappu, Dharan and Biratnagar. Rajbiraj Explore Rajbiraj Rajbiraj’s grid of brick streets shows Mithila influence - painted houses, temples and busy bazaars; travelers pass through to Terai plains, seasonal festivals and nearby wildlife areas. Ilam Municipality Explore Ilam Municipality Ilam’s tea terraces and cool hill air pull visitors into eastern Nepal; roll through emerald plantations, try local orthodox tea tastings, hike ridge trails and visit small monasteries that watch over terraced valleys. Sagarmatha National Park Explore Sagarmatha National Park Sagarmatha National Park in the Everest region protects high Himalayan landscapes, Sherpa settlements and Mount Everest; visitors trek to high-altitude villages, base camps and glacial scenery. Khumbu Explore Khumbu Khumbu names the high Himalayan region around Everest: Sherpa villages, Sagarmatha National Park and classic treks to Everest Base Camp.

Eastern Nepal at a Glance#

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Best Things to Do in Eastern Nepal#