Mount Everest with several local names Sagarmatha in Nepalese, and Chomolungma of Tibetan origin, where both words mean Great Mother.
Before Mt.Everest was named in the early days, it was known as Peak XIV. To date, it is claimed as the world's highest mountain. And it got the title ‘Everest,’ a tribute to the late George Everest. He was the founder and chairman of the British East India Company, a survey department stationed in Calcutta Kolkotta, India.
After the conquest by late legendary mountaineers Tenzing and Hillary on May 29th, 1953, it was widely exposed to the outside world. Also, the stunning scenic country of Everest region and its fascinating local culture started getting popular after their conquest.
At present, the Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most popular adventure destinations. Enjoy incredible mountain views in the harmony of a pristine environment and its dramatic scenic landscapes. Likewise, explore unique Sherpa culture and lovely colorful villages. If this trek feels long for you, then we have another shorter trekking package that too takes you to the Everest Base Camp- Short Everest Base Camp Trek that provides same thrills but this trek is finished relatively quicker.
In this trekking, we will walk around Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site. This is a great country to experience once in your lifetime with an adventure on the high and beautiful Khumbu valley.
The Everest Base Camp trek route starts and ends at the busy Sherpa town of Lukla. After taking a swift short flight, land at the gateway town in Lukla. Afterward, the walk takes you into the scenic Dudh-Kosi River valley and gorge, facing tremendous views of peaks.
As the walk progress, enjoy time around lovely Sherpa villages adorned with Buddhist monuments lined with prayer walls and spinning large bells. And then take the high route to reach at famous Namche Bazaar for acclimatization days in this exciting town village. Moreover, it has many shops, stores, and various high points for excellent views.
At Namche, the colorful and busy Saturday market occurs weekly with fascinating and pleasant stops. From there, head higher past the beautiful Tengboche Monastery, surrounded by green woodland and mountains.
Finally, the walk leads to our main destination at Everest Base Camp height of 5365 meters. While we will be leaving tree lines and lush green vegetation behind for windswept landscapes. As similar, our next adventure leads to a steep climb on a top rocky hill at Kalapathar. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of high peaks with Mt. Everest at its nearest.
The return journey leads back to Lukla on a downhill with a short climb for a super sweeping flight. Reach Kathmandu after a glorious, mesmerizing adventure on Mount Everest Base Camp.
Before planning this trek, know the difficulty level of Everest Base Camp well. So that you can complete this without any issues.
Best Time to Visit Everest Base Camp :
Nearly all months of the year except the monsoon. Wet months from mid-June to mid-September .
The best time to trek Everest base camp is March to May, with clear views till the afternoon. The wildflowers are in bloom with fantastic views of mountains. And a pleasant day with more relaxed morning and night time.
Another best time to hike Everest Base Camp is October to December. It offers a clear view of peaks with harsh sunlight days. It can be freezing cold in the morning and night, depending on the overnight stop's altitude.