The first wonder of the world Everest formed from the collision between the Indian subcontinent and Eurasian plates is a wonderful creation of nature. Many people climb it for their utter satisfaction, those who cannot climb will at least react to Everest Base Camp to let know that they have touched Mount Everest.
Everest Base camp trek is a classic walk through the Sherpa homeland. It is a tougher trek in comparison to other treks in Nepal. This trek starts from Lukla, passing through a Buddhist Sherpa country, among some of the world's most sublime peaks. Everest Base Camp has a number of stunning attractions, one of which may be that you will be able to say that you have been to or visited the highest mountain in the earth. Pass through the Sherpa homeland of Solu Khumbu. It is not until you get right into the Solu Khumbu region, your Everest trek really starts. The first part of the trek is not very hard but is also bare. This trek cuts across the valley. So day after day, it is tiring climbing down from one part of the steep valley followed by a steep climb into another.
Everything starts from Kathmandu, you take an exhilarating flight to Lukla, and this is one of the adventurous flights until you arrive the airstrip of Lukla. The landings and take off are adventurous. After you land in Lukla you will start commencing your trek through the Buddhist country. These hard inhabit the lower part of the treks working Sherpa's. You will pass through the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, which has numerous shops, restaurants, bakery, a money changer, and even an internet service. There is a colorful market every Saturday.
There are some small hospitals in Pheriche, but as you will be accompanied by a Sherpa guide who will be carrying a necessary medical kit along, as it will be difficult to find any medical help as you ascend to the higher altitude.
As you climb higher the landscape gets barren but you will see the most famous Himalaya Mount Everest in from of you. These are the difficult stretches; there are only a few small lodges, which operate during trekking seasons. You trek will significantly reach a height of 5545 m at Kala Pattar, a small peak offering a stunning view of Mount Everest.
Martin Wynn
Nguyen An Tra My
