Why Everest Trek is Popular

The Everest trek is popular for several reasons:

1. Mount Everest: Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, standing at an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet). It is a symbol of adventure and an incredible challenge for mountaineers. Many trekkers are drawn to the Everest region to get a glimpse of this majestic mountain and experience its awe-inspiring presence.
2. Scenic Beauty: The Everest region is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. The trek takes you through picturesque landscapes, including stunning valleys, pristine rivers, dense forests, and charming Sherpa villages. The region is also home to various flora and fauna, including rare and exotic species, adding to its allure.
3. Sherpa Culture: The trek provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique Sherpa culture. The Sherpas are an ethnic group native to the Everest region and are known for their warmth, hospitality, and mountaineering expertise. Interacting with the Sherpa people, visiting their monasteries, and experiencing their traditional lifestyle is a fascinating cultural experience for many trekkers.
4. Trekking Infrastructure: The Everest region has well-established trekking infrastructure, including teahouses, lodges, and trekking routes. This makes it relatively accessible for both experienced trekkers and those who are new to trekking. The availability of accommodation, food, and other amenities along the route makes the trek more manageable and appealing to a wide range of adventure enthusiasts.
5. Sense of Achievement: Trekking to Everest Base Camp or other viewpoints in the region is a significant accomplishment for many people. The journey is physically challenging and requires determination, endurance, and perseverance. Reaching the destination and witnessing the breathtaking views from the Everest region provides a deep sense of personal achievement and fulfillment.
6. Adventure and Challenge: The Everest trek offers an adventurous and challenging experience. It involves hiking in high-altitude conditions, crossing suspension bridges, ascending steep trails, and navigating through varying terrains. For those seeking a physical and mental challenge, the Everest trek provides an exhilarating adventure.
7. Personal Growth: Trekking in the Everest region often becomes a transformative experience for many individuals. It pushes you out of your comfort zone, tests your limits, and fosters personal growth. The trek demands self-discipline, resilience, and adaptability, leading to increased self-confidence and a sense of self-discovery.

Overall, the combination of Mount Everest’s allure, stunning natural landscapes, rich Sherpa culture, trekking infrastructure, sense of achievement, adventure, and personal growth make the Everest trek a highly popular and sought-after destination for trekkers from around the world.

Everest Base Camp Trekking is a pleasant and exciting walk that leads you to south and north of Khumbu within the Everest region, one the least trekked areas of Solu since the establishment of Lukla airport, the old and original trail from Jiri onwards is almost forgotten as most of the people flies in at Lukla to make the trip shorter. But on this marvelous Classic Everest Base Camp Trekking where you will enjoy the walks visiting remote and isolated villages with many views of mountains and beautiful landscapes before joining the main trail at higher Khumbu areas near Lukla and onwards to Everest base camp.

Starting with an interesting overland journey heading due east from Kathmandu to reach the impressive town of Jiri, also known as Little Switzerland of Nepal due to its scenic green terrain and white snowcapped peaks that make Jiri one of the beautiful areas of Himalaya. The walk starts with another short drive and then trekking towards Solu areas of the Everest region past nice Sherpa villages and farm fields and crossing a few passes with the amazing panorama of mountains and enchanting woodland before reaching high Khumbu areas and closer to Everest. After Phakding village on the main trails, all the way to Everest Base Camp after being on the tranquil and quiet trail for some days, from here encountering many trekkers and Yaks laden with loads of baggage as the walk leads to the famous Namche Bazaar for rest and acclimatization.

From Namche Bazaar onwards towards Everest base camp heading past scenic Thyangboche Monastery and leaving the tree lines behind for sheer mountain wilderness into the arctic zone of ice and glaciers at Everest base camp. Enjoy super views of Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers with giant peaks and climb high Kalapathar for swathe eeping panorama of mountains with Mt. Everest at a near distance and then on the road back on the same trail to reach Lukla town. At Lukla, your wonderful adventure  Everest Base Camp trekking completes taking a flight back to Kathmandu with awesome memories and a magnificent time in the high Khumbu valley enjoying the views of Everest Base Camp Trekking.

OUTLOOK   ITINERARY 

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
Day 02: Fly to Kathmandu to Lukla then Trek to Phakding 2,640 m – 04 hrs.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs.
Day 04: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and local excursion.
Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m – 05 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche 4,260 m – 05hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m – 05 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and return to Gorakshep 5,180 m – 06 hrs.
Day 09: Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m trek to Pangboche 3,900 m via Pheriche – 06 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar – 06 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Lukla and transfer to respective lodges after more than06 hrs walks.
Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu and then transfer to your hotels.
Day 13: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities and rest.
Day 14: International departure for homeward bound or to respective countries.
For more information and trek details please contact us