People have a dream to travel to different destinations in different countries. Different people have different choices. Some can love beaches, some love big cities, one can also love mountains. To those who really want some adventurous activity, they seek for a different destination, among which Nepal could be someones in bucket list to travel. Nepal is well known by the Land of Buddha and Mt. Everest, also by the "Land of Himalaya". Nepal is such a country which has multiple traveling destinations for a cultural tour, trekking, and many more.
Many could have a dream to have a step over Mt. Everest and traveling to Nepal could be someones wish. In this topic, I will explain all about those doubts who have a curiosity about Mt. Everest. How, why, when to travel?
As the world knows about Mt. Everest as the highest peak of the world with 8850m of height. Many of the travelers already stepped there and many want to go over there. Everest is first ascent by Nepalese Tenzing Norgay and New Zealand's climber Edmund Hillary in May 29, 1953, and the history recorded. After successfully ascended by two of them, many other climbers get motivated to climb over there. Many of trekker lost their life during snowfall and by other natural disasters. People who have a problem of altitude sickness should never try this. Although the reward after getting into Everest is meritorious, the problems will also be uncountable. Daring and challengers can afford this trekking. But in spite of not having a trekking up to the peak of Everest, one can plan of trekking up to base camp. The height of Everest Base Camp is 5350m so many people can go there but not in peak. To be in Everest peak, one should get a long plan and only decide after fixing. So, I am giving information for Everest Base Camp. The following table illustrates the basic indexing information for Everest.
Indexing for Everest Base Camp
Style
Trekking, Hiking
Difficulty Level
Average
Max Altitude
5550m
Duration
12-17 days
Price
$1800(max) responsible tour operator
If you are really planning to have an Everest Base Camp trekking, then it is necessary to know everything about it. EBC trek is the unforgettable expedition in the lap of the tallest peak in the world. To those who love high altitude trekking, EBC is the best destination. On the way, trekker will get an opportunity to explore Thamo and Chhukung Ri.
On the way, different culture and traditions, community, peoples, peaks and many more things will be explored. If you are lucky enough, then you could also get an opportunity to see the programs of local people i.e Sherpas Cultural Program. You will meet many peoples who will be going towards an Everest Base Camp and who are returning from it.
So What We See from Everest?
This picture shows the view around Everest. You will not see anything instead of peaks, lakes, and snow covered mountains.
Day 3: Acclimatization day/explore around Thamo or Synboche
Day 4: Trek to Tengboche (3,870m)
Day 5: Trek to Dingbuche (4,410m)
Day 6: Acclimatization day/ explore Chhukung Ri (5,100m)
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
Day 8: Trek to Gorakshep (5,140m) and explore further to Everest Base camp (5364m)
Day 9: Climb to Kala Patthar (5,550m) for sunrise & trek to Pheriche(4,240)
Day 10: Trek to Phortse (3,680m)
Day 11: Trek to Monjo (2,840m)
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,850m)
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu
The itinerary can be customized according toyour wish by the different adventure tour operator companies in Kathmandu.
Trekking at Everest Base Camp is really hard but rewarding. The world tallest peak will be in front of your eyes. The mountains will surround you from all directions. You will feel like you are in the lap of mountains. The scene that you will have in the base camp will entice you to stay more.
Before you plan for the base camp trek, you have to research on many things, what are things that probably gonna need you in Everest trekking and ignore the unnecessary things which will also facilitate to have a lightweight bag. Here is the list of equipment that needs most for every people:
This isn't sufficient equipment, for details categorized equipment checklist please Visit Here.
For the purpose to travel in Nepal, tourists have to take permits.
Permit for Everest Base Camp Trek
As long as trekkers refrain from climbing up mountains, one need to have permits to trek to Everest Base Camp. Basically, there are two permits you require for the Everest Base camp: 1. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS ard) - Essential Evidence - Copy of passport size photo(2) - Form with essential minutiae
2. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit - Essential Evidence - Form with essential minutiae
TAAN (Tourism Agency Association of Nepal) is culpable to promulgate the essential TIMS card for Trekkers. You can find three distinct class of TIMS card and each card grant to the trekker. You may think there is the only variation in a card but also there is variation in cost and color. - Organized TIMS Card (BLUE COLOR, USD 10) - Individual TIMS Card (GREEN COLOR USD 20) - SAARC Country TIMS Card (RED COLOR USD 3)
If you are trekking over an agency then you need organized TIMS card and travel agency will provide you which is in Blue color. If you are trekking by yourself then you need to have individual TIMS card which is of Green color. And at last, if you are from SAARC country then you need SAARC TIMS card which is in Red color. All the permit TIMS can be collected from Thamel or Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
Plan before you go.
Here I tried to give my best Everest based destination blog which can solve many people's curiosity. So what we will see from Everest, should be tried by planning the trip to Everest. So let's go.
If you find you can get the altitude sickness over Everest region then feel free to visit other major trekking destinations here.
What do we see from Mt. Everest?
People have a dream to travel to different destinations in different countries. Different people have different choices. Some can love beaches, some love big cities, one can also love mountains. To those who really want some adventurous activity, they seek for a different destination, among which Nepal could be someones in bucket list to travel. Nepal is well known by the Land of Buddha and Mt. Everest, also by the "Land of Himalaya". Nepal is such a country which has multiple traveling destinations for a cultural tour, trekking, and many more.
Many could have a dream to have a step over Mt. Everest and traveling to Nepal could be someones wish. In this topic, I will explain all about those doubts who have a curiosity about Mt. Everest. How, why, when to travel?
As the world knows about Mt. Everest as the highest peak of the world with 8850m of height. Many of the travelers already stepped there and many want to go over there. Everest is first ascent by Nepalese Tenzing Norgay and New Zealand's climber Edmund Hillary in May 29, 1953, and the history recorded. After successfully ascended by two of them, many other climbers get motivated to climb over there. Many of trekker lost their life during snowfall and by other natural disasters. People who have a problem of altitude sickness should never try this. Although the reward after getting into Everest is meritorious, the problems will also be uncountable. Daring and challengers can afford this trekking. But in spite of not having a trekking up to the peak of Everest, one can plan of trekking up to base camp. The height of Everest Base Camp is 5350m so many people can go there but not in peak. To be in Everest peak, one should get a long plan and only decide after fixing. So, I am giving information for Everest Base Camp. The following table illustrates the basic indexing information for Everest.
Indexing for Everest Base Camp
Style
Trekking, Hiking
Difficulty Level
Average
Max Altitude
5550m
Duration
12-17 days
Price
$1800(max) responsible tour operator
If you are really planning to have an Everest Base Camp trekking, then it is necessary to know everything about it. EBC trek is the unforgettable expedition in the lap of the tallest peak in the world. To those who love high altitude trekking, EBC is the best destination. On the way, trekker will get an opportunity to explore Thamo and Chhukung Ri.
On the way, different culture and traditions, community, peoples, peaks and many more things will be explored. If you are lucky enough, then you could also get an opportunity to see the programs of local people i.e Sherpas Cultural Program. You will meet many peoples who will be going towards an Everest Base Camp and who are returning from it.
This picture shows the view around Everest. You will not see anything instead of peaks, lakes, and snow covered mountains.
Picture of Everest at the time of Sunset.
Children of Khumbu Region.
Now in this section, the simple itinerary of Everest Base Camp in 13 days can be like:
The itinerary can be customized according to your wish by the different adventure tour operator companies in Kathmandu.
Trekking at Everest Base Camp is really hard but rewarding. The world tallest peak will be in front of your eyes. The mountains will surround you from all directions. You will feel like you are in the lap of mountains. The scene that you will have in the base camp will entice you to stay more.
Before you plan for the base camp trek, you have to research on many things, what are things that probably gonna need you in Everest trekking and ignore the unnecessary things which will also facilitate to have a lightweight bag. Here is the list of equipment that needs most for every people:
This isn't sufficient equipment, for details categorized equipment checklist please Visit Here.
For the purpose to travel in Nepal, tourists have to take permits.
Permit for Everest Base Camp Trek
As long as trekkers refrain from climbing up mountains, one need to have permits to trek to Everest Base Camp. Basically, there are two permits you require for the Everest Base camp:
1. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS ard)
- Essential Evidence
- Copy of passport size photo(2)
- Form with essential minutiae
2. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
- Essential Evidence
- Form with essential minutiae
TAAN (Tourism Agency Association of Nepal) is culpable to promulgate the essential TIMS card for Trekkers. You can find three distinct class of TIMS card and each card grant to the trekker. You may think there is the only variation in a card but also there is variation in cost and color.
- Organized TIMS Card (BLUE COLOR, USD 10)
- Individual TIMS Card (GREEN COLOR USD 20)
- SAARC Country TIMS Card (RED COLOR USD 3)
If you are trekking over an agency then you need organized TIMS card and travel agency will provide you which is in Blue color. If you are trekking by yourself then you need to have individual TIMS card which is of Green color. And at last, if you are from SAARC country then you need SAARC TIMS card which is in Red color. All the permit TIMS can be collected from Thamel or Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
Here I tried to give my best Everest based destination blog which can solve many people's curiosity. So what we will see from Everest, should be tried by planning the trip to Everest. So let's go.
If you find you can get the altitude sickness over Everest region then feel free to visit other major trekking destinations here.
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