Everest Base Camp trek
The mighty Everest has lured many expedition campaigns since the 1920s, but to no success until the maiden accession by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Though conquering the peak, even at present, still requires a lot of sacrifices the trek to its base camp is a more attainable goal.
The road to Everest Base Camp is deemed moderately difficult. Despite a few complications along the path, the trek is still attainable. However, a two-week prior training can help prepare the muscles for rocky roads to Everest Base camp.
The trek is ranked among the world’s best treks citing the numerous attributes, such as abundant landmarks, and quality services at every pit stop. Accommodation services accompanied by franchises of different global brands provide ease to the trek.
The Everest Base Camp has features that are unique from other parts of Nepal. Trekkers travel the paths in the Khumbu region as they embark on their journey to the base camp. The Sherpas of Khumbu practice Buddhism constituting of several religious practices and customs. Locals of the region worship relics such as chortens, Gompas, and monasteries to pay homage to their Buddhist deities. The journey spurs out spiritual aura as prayer flags strung overhead flutter in the open air.
Every step to the base camp opens up to the majestic views of the Everest range. The trek begins with the view of peaks like Kusum, and Kanguru. As you proceed, peaks like Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbuste Peak also unhide their imposing charm. These peaks cast a shadow over the valley in a dramatic fashion throughout the day.
The trek begins from Lukla — the gateway to Everest. As you proceed forward, you navigate across many settlements like Namche Bazaar, and Dingboche. The landscape is engulfed by dense alpine forests in the lower region. The higher altitude flaunts the snowy peaks, glaciers, and ice falls.
