 Mount Everest, the highest mountain
in the world, which is known in Nepal as "Sagarmatha" the
goddess mother of the world, has long been the greatest
attraction for nature lovers, and trekkers alike. You might
have come to the Himalayan Kingdom Nepal to enjoy the bliss
of nature in this beautiful country and walk among the
highest mountains in the world, but once you're here, you'll
discover much more than your expectations. Besides the
fascination of the Himalayan Mountains, you'll find a magical
place with an ancient history, home to people from diverse
ethnic groups with rich cultural traditions. The trek to
Everest Base Camp is without doubt one of the most famous
in the world which takes you into the heart of the Nepalese
Himalaya, with awe-inspiring views of many of the world's
highest and most beautiful mountains. The trek to Everest
Base Camp takes you through lush valleys with abundant
flora and fauna, past friendly Sherpa villages and Buddhist
monasteries, yaks. You will enjoy spectacular scenery and
amazing mountain views of Everest, highest summit in the
world, and the surrounding peaks, as well as seeing monasteries,
temples, and the main sites of Kathmandu itself. You will
experience incredible views of the Himalayan Mountains, vast
glaciers and Monastery on the way to the Base Camp.
 Everest base camp Trek provides you
great opportunity to have unique experience. If you have
ever longed to set eyes on our highest summit then this
exciting trek in the Everest region gives you the opportunity
to fulfill a dream, while taking in some of the most breathtaking
scenery in the Himalaya. Ever since the days of early climbing
expeditions, the 8848m mountain has had a lure of its own,
drawing climbers to scale it and trekkers to gaze on its
icy faces. Naturally, the trail to the base camp of the
mountain has become one of the most popular trekking routes
in Nepal and even in the world, yet few people return from
the trek unmoved by the experience of being right in among
the highest peaks in the world.
From Kathmandu we fly to Lukla, and the adventure begins
as we land at its tiny airstrip. We spend several days
trekking through the homelands of the Sherpa people, among
their villages and Buddhist monasteries, with distant views
of Everest and neighbouring Ama Dablam, considered by many
to be among the most beautiful mountains in Nepal. A day
is spent at Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town in
the heart of Sherpa country, and at Pheriche a cluster
of houses set among the high summer grazing pastures of
the region. These rest days allow time to explore further
and to acclimatize, an important factor in your enjoyment
of the trek.  Those who have fully acclimatized may trek
to the Everest Base Camp but without doubt, the highlight
for most will be the awe-inspiring views which unfold from
the summit of Kala Pattar - the chaotic ice sculptures
of the Khumbu Glacier, Nuptse and the south-west face of
Everest itself. Not forgetting, of course, the personal
sense of achievement that many experience at the end of
their trek, when it is all over and we fly back to Kathmandu.
During the trek we follow the main Everest Base Camp Trail,
the route pioneered and still used by many climbing expeditions.
The trail is well maintained and apart from the walk up
Kala Pattar and the final stretch to base camp, not particularly
demanding. What makes it hard going is the altitude, which
may affect your performance, though rest days are built
into the trek to help you acclimatize. Most trekking days
allow ample time to cover the distance at a leisurely pace.
To enjoy the trek fully you need to be fit and a regular
hill walker. Previous trekking experience is obviously
an asset, but is not essential. |
