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EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK: JOURNEY AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD

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Feroz Ali

Everest region trek is a direct approach to the foot of the world's highest mountain - Mount Everest. It is one of the most popular trekking destinations of Nepal. Thousands of trekkers visit this beautiful region of Nepal each year.

 

The Everest region (area around Khumbu) is often known as the home of Sherpa people and the mysterious Yeti. The trek around Khumbu comprises not only the trail to Everest Base Camp but also Namche Bazar, where its visitor finds it delightful to feel the heart of Sherpa culture, the inhabitants of Nepal Himalayas.

 

Moreover, your experience in Lukla, Tyangboche and the whole Solukhumbu area will remain memorable.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the most famous trekking routes. The Everest Trek has been a centre of attraction for trekkers and climbers since 1953. The way to Everest Base Camp has been extensively developed for trekking, with well maintained trails and plenty of guest houses.

 

Trekking to Everest is the matter of pride. There are many reasons behind this.

First, the region sounds too attractive for those who dream to visit worlds highest snow peak. Everest base camp trek, in addition, sounds K2 base camp trek equally romantic that it follows the footfall of legendary mountaineers, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Moreover, the path also leads to Dudh koshi valley and forests of blooming rhododendron, blue pine and fir.

 

Second, Everest Region Trekking is popular for bio diversity too. This area is abundant with high-alpine vegetation and wildlife that include the Himalayan tar, musk deer, mouse, hare and rare birds like snow crow and snow pigeon among others.

 

In addition to hiking and expedition, trekking to Everest is cultural tour too. Namche-bazaar, the Tengboche monastery and Kalapatthar route enable its visitors to perceive Buddhist culture and its heritage. The Buddhist monuments of the Sherpas called Stupa, Chorten and Gompas reflects distinct cultural values of northern Himalayan community.

 

In short, the journey at the top of the world is waiting to delight its visitors with all its charm. Scenic flight to Lukla, diversity of flora and fauna, the Sherpa Museum in Namche Bazaar, friendly Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries, the sandy plain of Gorakshep, the broad summit of Kalapathar (5,545m), amazing views of Mt Everest, Mt. Lhotse among others are all there to make your trek to Everest memorable.

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