Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world located in the Himalayas. It is the roof of the world located in the Eastern Nepal. Everest base camp trek can be an exciting experience done by only few people in the world. For people who have love for adventure travel and thrill there is no place more exciting than Everest base camp trek. Mount Everest was first climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzeng Norgay in 1953. Since then it has been a dream of people all around the world to have a glimpse of this fascinating mountain.
The Everest base cam trek begins with the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. You can also trek from Kathmandu to Lukla if you have extra time. It will help you to acclimatize to the high altitude. But to save time traveling by plane is preferred. Trekking will begin from Lukla onward.
You will trek from Lukla to Namche Bazaar which is the capital of Sherpa people. Sherpa people are renowned for their hard work, devotion and spirituality. These people are very friendly and hospitable toward the tourists. The trekking will take you along the Valley of Dodh Kosi River. This beautiful valley is the start of the dazzling landscape that awaits you ahead. You will get the first glimpse of Mount Everest at Lhotse-Nuptse Ridge. At this point you will realize that visiting this place just once in your life deserves all the hard work, preparation and expenditure that you have so far done.
Moving forward along the trek you will reach the Khumbu region also called as the land of Sherpa. On the way to khumbu there is a beautiful Buddhist monastery called as Tongboche monastery. This monastery is very sacred for the Sherpa people as they are all very dedicated Buddhists. Finally you will reach Kala Pathar a rocky plateau west of the Everest. After further ascending the Kala Pathar you will reach the Everest base camp with south west face of Mount Everest at your front. It will be just like a dream come true.
The scenic beauty is so exhilarating it cannot be explained in words.
Everest base camp trek needs a lot of physical activity and stamina because as the altitude increases the oxygen level declines and you will get more tired with very little exertion. So you should be perfectly fit both physically and mentally. You should be prepared for the strenuous journey. You should also check your luggage and dress. The temperature variation is great along the trek. It’s comparatively warmer at the start of trek and gets colder and colder along the trek so you should be properly dressed. Also be sure to carry your sunglasses because the sunlight reflecting from snow can cause permanent blindness. The asthmatic people should be very careful to avoid the dry and cold air which can aggravate the breathing problems. But the best thing is once you reach the Everest base camp you will forget all the efforts and problems. The gigantic Everest and the mountains in the area will definitely take your breath away at the first glimpse.
Written for World Adventure Travel Blog
