Everest Base Camp Trekking

The Everest region situated in eastern Nepal is protected by the Sagarmatha National Park, established in 1976 with an area of 1148 square kilometers. The park mainly composed with rugged terrain and gorges of the high Himalayas. Altitude varies from 2845 meters above sea level (9,330ft) to the top of the world, Mt. Everest at 8848 meters (29,028ft). Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is termed as "Sagarmatha" in Nepal, the goddess mother of the world, has long been the greatest attraction for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Solukhumbu, the heartland of the Everest Region and an important part of the Himalayan charm, thus provides a welcome destination for adventurers around the globle.

Mount. Everest lies in this region which is called as Khumbu region as well. In Khumbu region there are many worlds highest mountain including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablem, Cho-oyu, Island peak and many other peaks. This area is a homeland of Sherpas who are professional mountain climbers. The world's longest glacier Khumbu glacier is in this region. This area has many options for trekking long and short including pass like Cho-la, Rengo-la, Kongma-la. There are also many towering climbing peaks on the way.

Everest base camp trekking is a famous destination for trekkers in Nepal since the decade of 1950s, when Nepal opened its gate to foreign tourists. The Everest Base Camp trek starts from Lukla and follows the Dudh Kosi valley and climbs up to Namche Bazar (3440m) a sherpa's territory. The trail, passes along forests of Rhododendron, magnolia, giant firs, across high mountain passes, remote valleys, village settlements and monasteries.

This is suitable to those people who do not have much time to spend in Nepal but have a strong desire to see Mt. Everest from close quarters. The trip starts with the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Tengboche. After visiting the Tengboche Monastery and viewing the towering Mt. Everest from the base camp we will return back to Kathmandu on the flight from Lukla. The spectacular scenery is breathtaking and the Sherpa communities make the trekkers welcome to their homes.

The trail passes through high traverse path to achieve the Thyangboche monastery which stands at the elevation of 3867m. The monastery is located on a ridge top with superior views of the mighty Everest. The view in the morning from the courtyard of Thyangboche is extremely exciting. After the path goes ahead to the Imja Khola and enters into the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before Khumbu Glacier. The route goes behind the glacier, to Lobuche, a view point for impressive surveillance of the Ama Dablam, Taweche, Lhotse and other peaks. Trekkers have a chance to ascend Kala Pattar (5550m) where an awesome image of the Himalayan giants makes everyone spellbound. Otherwise, return route can be arranged through the Chola Pass, Gokyo, Renjo Pass, and Thame trail offers more magnificent mountain views, lush green forested valleys, and possibilities to experience Nepalese tradition and culture.