Khumbu

English Proper noun A region of northeastern Nepal, on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest. en 1996-01-01 Stanley F. Stevens Claiming the High Ground: Sherpas, Subsistence, and Environmental Change in the Highest Himalaya Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House 9788120813458 288 in Khumbu reflects the historical effects of cattle grazing. In particular the relative role in Khumbu grassland and shrubland vegetation of a number of relatively unpalatable plants such as barberry, en 1997 Stephen Bezruchka Trekking in Nepal: A Traveler's Guide The Mountaineers Books 9780898865356 212 [The increase] in Khumbu trekker traffic has resulted in much lodge building there, and the benefits from tourism continue to contribute to regional economic inequality. Prices in Khumbu have soared; take enough money. Derived terms Khumbu cough