Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas near the Nepal-China border, is known as “Sagarmatha” by Nepalese. The name “Everest” is attributed to Sir George Everest, a famous surveyor. The mountain is one of the world’s tallest and most prominent, standing at 29035 feet above sea level.
The Everest base camp trek began in 1953 with the first successful summit by Hillary and Tenzing. The mountain is situated at the edge of Nepal and China in Sagarmatha National Park. Trekkers reach a maximum elevation of 5364 meters (17598 feet), with notable landmark Kala Patthar at an elevation of 5545 meters (18192 feet). Mount Everest’s height is 8,848 meters (29,029 ft). The Lukla airport serves as the main gateway to the Everest trekking region.
The Everest Base Camp Trek in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, is a natural heritage site declared by UNESCO, promoting mountain tourism worldwide. The trek includes visits to various mountains such as Numbur, Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Sundar peak, Kongde ri, Kangtega, Tabuche peak, Cholatse peak, Ama dablam, Makalu, Island peak, Lhotse, Labuche, Pumo ri, Nuptse, and Mount Everest.
Tea houses and lodges are available along the route, providing both local and western food options for tourists. Mount Ama Dablam is the most beautiful mountain during the Everest trek in Nepal. The trek typically takes 11 days, but helicopters can be completed within 3 hours from Kathmandu. Over 35,000 trekkers visit the Everest base camp each year, with the best time being in spring and autumn. Trekkers can meet Everest summiters at the base camp in May.
Everest base camp is a dream destination for adventure lovers, offering breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Khumbu Icefall, glacier, Sherpa people, culture, and lifestyle in the Himalayas. The trek features varied hiking routes and an array of flora and fauna, including thousands of flowering plants, hundreds of bird species, and numerous mammals.
The stunning views of Amadablam, Lhotse, and Everest provide lifelong memories. For more information on the Everest base camp trek history, please leave a comment in the comment box. If you’re interested in discovering Mount Everest base camp Nepal, email us for package details.
