Everest Base Camp (Classic Trek)

Overview

While one is still on this earth and fit and well the trek to Everest Base Camp is an undertaking not to be missed. Nepal claims 8 of the world’s 10 highest mountains which means that it possesses a multitude of spectacular views, including of course Mt Everest itself, the highest mountain on earth at 8848m (29,028ft). Other factors which make the Everest trek so noteworthy are the friendly attitude of the area’s basic ethnic group the Sherpas who form the majority of the population, their beautiful Buddhist monasteries (gompas) and the colourful festivals which take place throughout the area. The Mt Everest region also known as the Solu-Khumbu is contained within the boundaries of the Sagarmatha National Park – Sagarmatha being the Nepalese name for Mt Everest – which is also a World Heritage Site. The Sagarmatha National Park holds an abundance of flora and fauna and the “Yeti” (the abominable snowman) is an ongoing unsolved mystery! During April and May many expedition teams use the Everest Base Camp trail as they head for greater heights, spurred on with expectations of reaching the summit.

Some of the highlights of the trek include spectacular views of Mt Everest and the notorious Khumbu ice flow, staying at Gorak Shep and climbing Kala Patthar (5545m / 18,500ft) the highest point of our trek to see the sunrise over Everest, breathtaking panoramic views over the mountains on the flights to and from Lukla, Namche Bazaar the administrative centre of the Khumbu and the Sherpa hometown, Tengboche monastery but to name a few.

Everest from Kala Patthar

Trek Classification

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Outline Itinerary

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