Why You Should Take A Trip To Everest Base Camp
The unbelievable scenery and beauty
Trekking to Everest Base camp means you’ll be walking amongst some of the most beautiful scenes this planet has to offer. The views develop and change as you trek, but no matter the stage of the climb, there’s always a sight that will take your breath away. During a trip to Everest base camp, you’ll find that each day is different. It’s no over-statement to say each day’s surroundings are more beautiful than the last.
One day, you will be crossing the breath-taking Hilary Bridge:
And on another, you’ll find yourself looking at Ama Dablam peak during a coffee break with a difference on the Mountain Quests Everest Base Camp Trek. It’s like seeing the best version of the world!
Meet the people, particularly the famous Sherpa
During your Mount Everest base camp trek, you’ll meet some of the friendliest people in the world. If you’re a city dweller, then spending time with the locals here really does recharge you. Everyone is giving and kind. It’s exactly how the world should be. Sherpa people are famous for their hospitality. And you’ll benefit from this a great deal when you’re in the area.
Catching your first glimpse of Everest
Coming face to face with the highest peak on earth during a trip to Everest base camp is an adrenalin charged experience. As you trek to Everest Base Camp, you’ll see Everest from many different viewpoints. It’s stunning. During our Mountain Quests Everest Base Camp Trek we scale Kala Pattar (5,545m) in time for sunrise – from where you can watch the majesty of Everest unfold in the sunlight.
The exhilaration of a challenge
Trekking to the foot of Mount Everest is most definitely a challenge. To trek up and come back down again will take around 12 days or more. At Mountain Quests, our trek has been designed around acclimatisation and getting your body used to the altitude. It is a challenge. No doubt about it. However, it is accessible with a decent level of fitness. There is nothing quite like arriving back in Lukla from the return leg to celebrate your achievement. It’s a proud moment.
Walking in the footsteps of legendary adventurers
Since the 1920s, the greatest mountaineers have been captured and consumed by taking on this mighty mountain. Some have paid the ultimate sacrifice to do it. Today, walking to Everest Base Camp is far more accessible, but the challenge remains and it is exhilarating to know that you are walking in the footsteps of some of the world’s most legendary adventurers like Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
It’s more than just a trek
Trekking to the Everest Base camp is more than a trek. It is a very challenging trek at high altitude. You are traveling to the top of the world. Some people have called it the ‘steps to heaven’ because you’re traveling to the top of the world through the most striking surroundings, from incredible peaks, peaceful forests to beautiful Sherpa villages. All the while traveling with like-minded people and friendly guides like ourselves who are dedicated to showing you how beautiful and impressive this part of the world is.
About the author of this blog:
Nima Lama has been trekking in the region for over ten years. The managing director of Mountain Quests, he still regularly leads treks and loves it. The trek to Everest base camp is his favourite – and trekking with Nima means you’ll make a friend for life.