The Everest base camp, which attracts tourists from around the world, was slightly damaged by the earthquake and it will be opened for visitors after a minor repair of a few trekking trails, tourism department officials said.
The announcement came as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation Kripasur Sherpa released here a report on Damage Assessment of Everest Main Trekking Routes.
"The majority of accommodation structures and trails have sustained minimal damage," Miyamoto said.
It said 120 buildings, or 17 per cent, were damaged by the earthquake which killed some 9,000 people and destroyed hundreds of thousands of houses on the route.
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Green, Yellow and Red stickers were allocated to various structures on the basis of the extent of damage.
Out of five trekking trails that were damaged, four can be avoided, the team said.
"We are even ready to welcome trekkers from now onwards, but the only thing is they must be accompanied by experienced guides," he said.
The government has allocated Rs 100 million for repairing the trekking trails in popular tourist spots.
Nepal earns millions of dollars every year from trekking permits and mountaineering expeditions. Nepal's tourist industry contributes about 4 per cent to its economy.
More than 130,000 trekkers and climbers visit the Annapurna and Everest regions every year. The government has already assessed the damage in Annapurna region, and found it to be safe.