Trekking to Everest Base Camp

Trekking to Everest Base Camp
Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas. Thousands of trekkers visit this beautiful region of Nepal each year. The two week trek through the Sagarmatha National Park to Everest Base Camp takes you to the land of Sherpa'™s where romanticist finds their each step following the footsteps of Hillary, Tenzing and other explorers.

The Everest Trek has been a centre of attraction for trekkers and climbers since 1953.

The trail that climbs through the foothills of the world'™s highest mountain offer some of the most spectacular scenery and challenging trekking experience in Nepal. The way to Everest Base Camp has been extensively developed for trekking, with well maintained trails and plenty of guest houses.
The Solukhumbu Region, at the base of Everest, is homeland of Sherpa people whose reputation for their excellent skills in trekking and climbing mountains is recognized worldwide.
This trail will remain equally memorable for those who enjoy distinct life style and cultural heritages. The Buddhist monuments of the Sherpas called Stupa, Chorten and Gompas (monasteries) reflects distinct cultural values of northern Himalayan community. The natural heritage, in addition, is there to delight you. The towering landscape all around the Sagarmatha National Park which is also rich in bio diversity is full of various plant and animal species. Rare plants like Jatamasi, rare birds like Lophophorus and rare animals like Snow Leopard and Panda are all there to delight its visitors.

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