Why have we called this Ultimate Everest? Well one simple fact is that this is really thee ultimate trek. No other trek covers the Everest region as this trek with close up of some of the highest mountains including the Everest. The trail begins at Lukla and winds through clusters of stone houses as it makes its way towards Gokyo. The vistas are ever so changing - awe inspiring and absorbing. Prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, pine forests, stone chortens, mani walls calling upon the Gods and the view of the golden rays of the sun striking at the peaks in the wee hours of the morning is a rewarding experience. The towering giants serve as a brilliant backdrop to the mountain life. Images of young boys with smiling faces herding their cattle in alpine pastures and the view of the emerald Gokyo Lake are sights to cherish forever.