Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal

Emma Churchill — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 12:16:07 +0000

Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations among the adventurers who would opt for an incredible experience that combines culture, amazing views, medium difficulty, and natural splendor. The trek to Everest Base Camp is one of the most renowned trekking trails in the world.

Four of the world’s six tallest peaks, namely Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu and Mt. Cho Oyu are situated in this beautiful region. Everest Base Camp Trek is popular amongst mountain lovers since the first trekking endeavor in the year 1953, when Sir. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa first triumphed over the highest peak of Mount Everest.

By choosing the Everest Base Camp trekking trail, you will be amongst the increasing number of expeditors who will enjoy a unique blend of adventure, cultural and natural sightseeing. The trail also allows you to meet the hospitable locals (called Sherpas) who are always eager to welcome you with their arms wide open and have a glimpse into their tough mountain life and the amiable traditions and unique cultures.

Sherpas are yet another interesting part of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Trekking through the Everest region takes you to the world of Himalayan beauty where you get to witness the impressive mountains, wonderful Sherpa culture and exquisite traditions of the people living in the Himalayas. The trek further enhances your exploration, while sightseeing in Sagarmatha National Park, a habitat for different varieties of floras and faunas. The region is also embellished with ancient Buddhist monasteries, beautiful glaciers, rivers and most of all the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayan range.

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek

• Sightseeing tour to various historical/natural/cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu

• Step inside and experience the lifestyle and traditions of people living in the Himalayas (especially the Sherpa people)

• Trekking in Sagarmatha National Park (Listed in UNESCO world heritage natural site)

• Discover numerous Buddhist monasteries and other cultural monuments.

• Visit Sir Edmund Hillary’s memorials (Sir Edmund Hillary School in Khumjung and Sir Edmund Hillary Hospital in Khunde Valley)

• Explore Everest Base Camp and a decent walk on the Khumbu Glacier

• Ascend Kala Patthar, a rocky hill at the height of 5550 m for the view of Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201 m), Mt. Thamserku (6623 m), Mt. Nuptse (7816 m) etc.

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Island Peak 6,189 m & Everest Base Camp, Nepal

Emma Churchill — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:15:45 +0000

Island Peak: An Overview

Embark on a wonderful adventure trekking to Everest Base Camp and climbing Island Peak, discovering and exploring the heartland of the Khumbu Valley. Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest Region with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier.

The Island Peak climbing itinerary has been designed to help even the more amateur climbers, by taking care of proper and gradual acclimatization at suitable intervals.

The journey begins from and comes to conclusion at one of the most famous airstrips in the world, the Lukla Airport in the Everest Region.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

✓ You can climb a 6,189 m peak in just 18 days

✓ You can climb Island Peak without spending long days to Everest Base Camp classic route

✓ From the top, you will see all major mountains of the Himalayan Mountains chain

IMPORTANT THINGS!!!

✓ You must have personal insurance that includes rescue operations with an helicopter

✓ You must have a sleeping bag for -20C comfort temperature

✓ You must have personal professional climbing equipment

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Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal