The famous Everest Base Camp trek starts after
35 minutes fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. The trail passes through
the numerous settlements of different ethnic groups including
Brahmin, Sherpas and Chhetris. Add to this sweeping glaciers,
glacial lakes, rhododendron forests, native flora and fauna,
magnificent mountains, forest, animal, birds, and monasteries
all go to make this region a spectacular destination.
For acclimatization reason we spend two nights in Namche Bazar.
Easier options for passing the acclimatization day can be found
visiting around the monastery or side villages. Moving on from
Namche Bazar the trail follows the valley of the Imja Khola with
some spectacular views of the mountains including Thamserku,
Kantega and And Ama Dablam and, dominating the skyline ahead,
Everest and Lhotse. Gorak shep has few basic teahouse we make
our last overnight before undertaking the final leg of the trek
up the glacier to Everest Base Camp. Above Gorak shep rises the
well-known land mark of Kalapattar. A climb of two or three
hours will reward the trekker with a marvelous vista. Barely
eight kilometers to the east is the summit of Everest and just
to the north is Pumori, arguably one of the most beautiful
mountains to be found anywhere. The return to the Lukla
basically follows the upward route but rest days are obviously
not necessary.
On the day 14th airplane will take you out of Lukla. |
