Why should you go for Everest Base Camp Trek?
Mount Everest standing tall with a height of 8,848 meters lies in the eastern part of Nepal attracting a huge number of tourists every year. The Khumbu or Everest region is considered to be one of the best trekking routes for adventure seekers from all across the globe.
Basically Everest Base Camp has two major routes: via Gokyo Ri and Tengboche. Everest base camp trek is full of challenges, thrill, and beauty. If you take up the Gokyo Ri route you will be thrilled by the beauty of Gokyo lakes. And the view from Gokyo Ri is the majestic mountains: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. The Ngozumpa glacier can be seen in its full glory from Ngozumoa Tsho lake.
The bright and warm sunrise view in snow-covered mountains along with the Khumbu glacier from Kalapatthar will leave an astonishing impact on the beholder. Kalapatthar is the peak from where you can get 360 degrees view of the Mount Everest range.
The adventure starts as soon as you get on the flight to Lukla. The flight to Lukla will keep you astonished with the wonderful views of the Himalayas with a little bit of fear.
People from all across the globe come to Nepal just to see Everest. Imagine watching the World's tallest mountain right in front of your eyes. It feels magical. You can meet many people from all around the world and make friends. You can even meet the climbers who have summited Everest.
Tengboche monastery is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. The prayers are offered in the monastery by monks, climbers, and guides before the expedition. Similarly, Thame, Khumjung, and Pangboche are other monasteries in the region.
There are a nine-day festival and meditation in Tengboche known as Manirimdum where the blessing is given to the people. The monks perform mask dance in the ceremony as well.
Everest skydiving is a major attraction in the Everest Base Camp trek. Imagine jumping off a chopper from the height of 10,000 feet above ground level. It is truly an adventure, isn’t it? Skydiving in the shadow of Mount Everest would be a lifetime experience.
Mount Everest lies in Sagarmatha National Park which is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The national park preserves Everest's ecosystem, flora, and fauna along with Sherpa culture. The species found in the Sagarmatha National Park is found nowhere.
The path led by beautiful pine forests and a wide variety of rhododendrons will keep us as cherished. We can see the cultivation of potatoes, wheat, and buckwheat at such a high altitude. We can know more about how Sherpa’s live there and their culture.
The world's highest altitude pub is in Namche bazaar. Namche bazaar is a complete entertainment package destination where you can play snooker, grab some pizza or coffee, enjoy the view or go to the museum.
Being at Everest Base Camp is something to boast about. Everest Base Camp trek will leave you speechless. It will turn out to be one of the greatest experiences in life and make you happy.