When it comes to opportunities for mountaineering and trekking, few countries can compete with Nepal. The country is spectacular and there are numerous trekking trails of varying difficulties to choose from. Be that as it may, one of the most famous of these trails is that of the Everest Base Camp Trek. It is easy to see why this is so popular. After all, it allows you to come in close proximity to the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest.

The Highlights of the Trek

There are many reasons why you should go for this trek. Here are some of the best highlights of the trip.

During your trek, you will come across some of the most beautiful natural spots in the world. There will be valleys of colorful rhododendrons, deep pine forests and the glitz of the snowy Himalayas. You will cross rapid rivers and rushing waterfalls as well. The beauty of this region has remained completely untouched.

Apart from the beauty of nature, you will also be mesmerized with the Sherpa cultures and traditions of the Sherpa peoples you meet during the trek. These are all mountain people with a different way of living. Their culture can also be vastly different from what you have experienced before. Meeting and interacting with these people will easily be a memorable part of the trek.

Mt. Everest is not the only major peak you will be seeing on this trek. There are other peaks such as Mt. Lhotse(8516m), Mt. Makalu(8463m), Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m)(, Mt.Amadablam(6856m), Mt. Nuptse(7800m) and Mt. Pumori(7190m) to look forward to. Each of these peaks will dazzle your eyes with their snowy landscapes.

You will not only be trekking to Everest but also through the heartland of the Sherpas. You will also be coming across Sherpas and their villages during the trek. These people are hardy and famed for their mountaineering skills. However, their culture is just as fascinating while their villages are exotically beautiful.

During the trek, you will also come across Monasteries and stupas of all sizes. These holy places are serene and they look amazing against the backdrop of the Himalayan Mountains. The Tengboche Monastery is one of the most spectacular ones among them.

Last but not least, you should keep in mind that the route you are trekking on is a historical one. This was the same route that was followed by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary to reach the Everest Base Camp.

Details about the Everest Base Camp Trek

Here are some details which you should be familiar with when going for the trek.

Accommodation: During the trek, you will be staying at lodges wherever possible. Also, you can stay in luxury lodges in lower parts of the Everest trek.

Duration of the Trek: This trek lasts for 15 days.

Maximum Altitude: The maximum elevation you will reach is 5545m at Kalapatthar

Daily Trek Times: On average, you will be required to trek every day for 4 to 6 hours.

Best Time for the Trek: The best time to go on the Everest Base Camp trek is spring or autumn. Spring lasts from March to May while autumn is from September to December.