Everest
Base Camp Trek ::
The
Everest or Khumbu region is justifiably
the most famous of all trekking and
mountain regions.
Everest region populated by Sherpas, the attractions of
this area are the majestic mountains, the high mountain
villages, the isolated monasteries, and the local peoples.
This area includes the highest mountain in the world, Everest
at 8,848m, and many of the world's 8,000m peaks such as
Lhotse , Cho Oyu , and Makalu . First climbed in 1953,
Everest still holds a fascination for many, however the
Everest region boasts many more spectacular and beautiful
mountains, as well as some of the most rewarding trekking
anywhere in the world.
The Everest Base Camp trek is a classic trek which
follows in the footsteps of Hillary & Tenzing and
ends with an ascent of Kala Pattar for superb views
of Everest.
This trek starts with an exhilarating 45 minute mountain
flight into the airstrip at Lukla. From here we trek slowly
upwards to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, following
the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. It is not long before
we glimpse our first view of Everest as it peeks above
the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. At this point it is still many
days walk away, but with careful acclimatization it is
not long before we find ourselves high up in the heart
of the Khumbu region.
We visit Tengbuche monastery en route before continuing
on to our goal, an ascent of Kala Pattar, a rocky outcrop
to the west of Everest. This vantage point gives fantastic
views of the Ice Fall and South Col as well as the immense
south-west face of Everest which was first climbed in 1975
by Chris Bonington's team. This is truly a classic trek,
which undoubtedly gives one of the best mountain views
in the world. Accommodation and food is provided in the
local lodges
