Everest Base Camp Trekking is where climbers from the world over gather each year to climb the 8848m Sagarmatha, the highest mountain on earth. It is an ultimate goal for many trekkers who just want to be near this sacred mountain and have a once in a life time experience. This is a tough and demanding trek but not technical so is within reach of most determined walkers. The view from the Base Camp is up towards the peak across the breathtaking Khumbu icefall that leads to the South Col. To get the classic view of Everest and all the surrounding mountains, you need to climb the summit of Kala Patthar (Black Rock) at 5545m. This is best done at dawn when the mountains are brought to life by the sunrise.
Everest Base Camp trek is starts after a short and unforgetable flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla you will trek up the Dudh Kosi valley before a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, capital of the Khumbu Sherpas. Throughout the Everest trek, the scenery is spectacular and no matter which way you look, you will be staring straight at another towering snow-capped peak or jagged ridgeline. On this trip, you will hike through deep river gorges and forests, ascend high ridges and wide open valleys and visit remote Buddhist monasteries in the most improbable locations. You will be following in the footsteps of such famous mountaineers as Hilary, Tenzing, Bonnington and Messner. You are in the Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site and by reaching the Base Camp you will come back with a great sense of achievement.
