Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world is also a favorite among the trekking enthusiasts, for them trekking to The Everest Base Camp is a must to do trekking expedition and a life time experience. The Base Camp is on the south face of Mt. Everest and comes in the Nepal region.
In this article, we will try to cover all key elements such as the location, experience, tips & tricks to reach Everest Base Camp.
Let’s Understand the region, location, season and how it can be reached.
The Base Camp is at the south face of Mt. Everest that comes in the Sagarmatha Region of Nepal. A village called Lukla serves as the gateway to the high peak wonders of the world. One can reach Lukla by air from Kathmandu as it has good number of daily flights. It is well connected to all the surrounding places like to Solu-Khumbu, Dhampus[1] and Muti-Chuch.
The flying experience offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the fascinating wildlife over here. It is not only the flights over the Everest Base Camp that will take you to Lukla, but there are other exotic options as well like helicopter tours or even a shipboard ride for you to see the sights of Lukla and Everest.
The Lukla airport is about 106 km away from the city and whereas Kathmandu points west, it actually points south to Lukla. Hence you can reach Lukla by Kathmandu from located at 21 meditating miles away from Lukla. The sun rises is the best time to trek to Lukla starting about 5:00 a.m. The view of Lukla can be enjoyed from theMorning Ganga peak.
The region also includes an enchanting lake calledGarari and the Thamel, which will take you to the tropical world. Garari and the Thamel are just the beginning of the enchanting region. Considering the attractive landscape you will love to explore, trekking to Lukla is a must to explore the enchanting side of the Himalayas.
Besides these wonderful attractions, Lukla also holds potential of being a launching point for a Himalayan vacation. The activity involve of trekking to the Lukla peak is a great attraction. Climbing to the Lukla peak is almost as hellacious as reaching the Everest summit. It is way more difficult and challenging to climb to the Lukla peak, that is if you do not possess the proper training. To learn the tips to successfully trek to Lukla, you can easily find many information on the internet and also ask some experienced trekkers to guide you.
The rewarding Himalayan trek in Lukla begins at the rustic village of Lukla. The Lukla village is the base point of the trekking expedition. Before starting the trekking expedition through the mountains, the village must be set up. All the important things such as medical facilities, refreshments, and even directions to the nearest district of civilization must be obtained from the local people.
The Himalayan region is a natural treasure, which is fortunately well protected. It especially offers the adventure lovers a wonderful opportunity to discover the beauty of nature. But before going in further, it is important to bear in mind a few important rules. First, remember to respect the environment. Do not litter, do not leave trash and do not shortcut under trees. Insects can also be harmful and toxic if they bite through your skin. Carry enough insect repellants to keep the insects at bay.
Second, to avoid getting lost, the best plan is to use the tour package. Accommodations can be booked all over the area. The hospitality of the tour operator can be very warm and welcoming. Walking along the beaten trails or the natural rivers can be very healing for the body. With the River Bend,anged in the middle, floating on the current, the senses are inflazed.
The lively and colorful costumes of children are a nice treat for the adults. The children’s entertainments truly make the adults glow with joy. They are playing a lot of games and providing the adults with a lot of fun and excitement to cherish the moments spent together.
Walking along with them, the adults can enjoy the natural scenery of the hills. Different terrains make Explore different. The exotic serenity and the exotic flora and fauna in this sanctuary make it one of the most preferred places for the tourists.
Some of the famous wildlife sanctuaries are Those of Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks. The exotic birds and rare species of wild animals attract a number of tourists every year. Kanha is famous for its Banho La, a migratory bird that flies for more than six months from Himalayas.
