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The top most 6 Reasons to trek Everest Base Camp.

The top most 6 Reasons to trek Everest Base Camp.

The top most 6 Reasons to trek Everest Base Camp.

Every year thousands of trekkers trek on the Everest Base Camp Trek trail. It is an epitome of all trekking adventure. After all, it is the journey towards the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 m). The trip is must to do walking adventure in Nepal. Why it is so popular? Let’s discuss about 6 Reasons to Trek Everest Base Camp Trek.

1.Mountains:

Everest Base Camp Trek is the only trekking trail of the world where one can get the vista of more than 2 dozens of mountains. Moreover, it is also the trekking trail which endow the vista of 4 mountains which are within the top 10 list across the globe. They are Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Choyou and Makalu. Apart from these mountains there are many popular peaks too on sight during the Everest Base Camp Trek. They are Amadablam, Tham Sherku, Kwangde, Kusum Kangaru, Pumori, Cholatse, Lobuche, Tabuche, etc.

These mountains make this journey as the Himalayan wilderness event. Don’t miss out to relish the scenery of gigantic snowcapped mountains.

2.Sherpa Villages:

Sherpa people are known for the mountaineering. These people are expert in climbing mountains. In fact, these are the people make a way for the climbers to climb mountains. Usually these people don’t open up to the westerners. However, lots of people wish to know about their lifestyle and daily chores of life. It is possible to explore Sherpa Villages during Everest Base Camp Trek.

Major Sherpa Villages on the trail are Khumjung, Khunde, Namche Bazaar, Pangboche and Dingboche. These places are famous for monasteries too. Don’t forget to visit monasteries when you visit either of these villages during EBC Trek.

Exploration around the eateries, shops and restaurants of Namche Bazaar and fields of Khumjung during acclimatization rest allows trekkers to understand the current lifestyle of Sherpa. Relish the chance to witness the firsthand experience of Sherpa people in their own courtyard.

3.Vegetation & Wildlife:

During Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal, trekkers get chance to experience three distinct vegetation. In the first phase of the trekking, trekkers walk through temperate deciduous forests. At the mid-section between Namche and Tengboche trekkers experience Alpine Forests. Beyond Lobuche trekkers experience the Tundra vegetation. Therefore, the journey is rich for vegetation understanding too.

As there is diversity in the vegetation, wildlife too varies. One can encounter different types of Himalayan birds and animals. All these animals, flora and fauna are experienced within the Sagarmatha National Park.

4.Rivers, Glaciers, Moraines & Suspension Bridges:

The trail is rich in water resources. There are numerous streams, rivers, lakes, glaciers and moraines on the way to base camp of Everest. You will be amazed to cross the suspension bridges over these glacial rivers. Imja, Dudhkoshi etc. are major rivers. The trail between Lobuche and Everest Base Camp is over the moraine and glacier. Therefore, it is completely different walking experience.

5.Lukla Airport:

The first thing that you do in the Everest Base Camp Trek is the flight to Lukla. It is towards the world’s most extreme airport. Get ready to gather the intrepid tale of flying and landing at the extreme air strip. Moreover, the flight is also the mountain flight in which you can get the visas of mountains as well as of the cascading hills.

6.Too many records & legends:

Everest Region of Nepal holds maximum number of things which are either tallest or highest in the world. You will be able to associate yourself with various superlative places and things during the trek. For example, highest hotel of the world (Everest View Hotel), Highest situated park (Sagarmatha National Park), Tallest Mountain (Mt. Everest), Highest human settlement (Gorakshep), Highest vantage point (Kalapathar), world’s most extreme airport (Lukla Tenzing Hillary Airport) etc.

There are many other reasons for you to trek Everest Base Camp. If you are still undecided about doing Everest Trekking, contact our travel planners. We will assist you. Follow our blogs for more information.