Tour Description
Reaching Everest base camp is a significant achievement in itself, as it offers astonishing views of the surrounding mountains including Mount Everest (8848 meters). From the Gorakshep, after walking an hour and a half in the rugged terrain with gravel, icy slopes, and loose stones, you will reach in your destination Everest Base Camp (5364 meters). The welcoming views of the 8000 m mountains of the Khumbu region, dramatic views of the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall will wash away all of the tiredness.
After visiting Everest base camp, you will hike up to Kala Patthar, a rocky hill situated at an elevation of 5643 meters above sea level. From the top of Kala Patthar, you can enjoy heart- capturing panoramic vistas of Mount Everest which stands at 8848 meters as well as neighboring peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and many others. The sight of illuminating the snow- covered peaks and casting its golden glow is truly unforgettable experience.
Everest base camp an altitude of 5364 meters (17598 feet) is the starting point of mountaineers attempting to summit Mount Everest. Mount Everest attracts many climbers, including highly experienced mountaineers and the beginners as well. It requires mountaineering experiences, as well as certificated of good health, equipment, and a trained Nepalese Guide. The area above 8000 meters (2600 feet) elevation on Everest is called the "death zone". Climbers who spend long periods in this region can develop altitude sickness and even brain swelling. The first ever recorded people to climb Everest were Sir Edmund Hillary (a mountaineer from New Zealand) and his Tibetan guide Tenzing Norgay. They climbed the mountain in 1953 and hold the record together. In Nepali Sanskrit Mount Everest is known as Sagarmatha, which means "Peak of Heaven." Similarly, the mountain is also known as Chomolungma, Tibetan name which means (Mother Goddess of the world”.
Hence, the Everest base camp trek is considered challenging but rewarding journey, making it suitable for the beginners and the experienced trekkers seeking a chance to summit Mount Everest. This is because base camp serves as staging point for climbers to acclimatize, organize their gear, and make final preparations before attempting the challenging ascent to the summit of Everest. Throughout the trek, you will pass through picturesque Sherpa villages, glacial rivers, rugged mountain terrain and suspension bridges. Furthermore, the trail also leads you through Sagarmatha National Park allows to explore its rich biodiversity (various flora and fauna).
