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Top 10 Reasons to Trek to Everest Base Camp - EBC Trek

Know the top 10 reasons to trek to Everest Base Camp before you proceed for the trekking. This helps you to cover the most important things in your trip. Nepal Himalayas Trekking suggests the top 10 reasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. Before to go the Everest Region, if you know the top 10 reasons to trek to the Everest Base Camp then you can finish your trek without any trouble. 

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Mount Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the best trekking trails in Nepal. The stunningly beautiful sceneries, diverse landscapes and variety of culture will astonish you throughout. The Everest Base Camp trekking route follows the footprint of legendary Mountaineers – Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

The EBC trek passes through the native Sherpa villages, religious monasteries, and beautiful glaciers with spectacular Himalayan views.

Though there are a plethora of reasons to visit EBC but we have listed the 10 best reasons to trek to Everest Base Camp:

Scenic Mountain Flight

The Everest Base Camp Trek begins after a scenic Trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla airport. The mountain flight to Lukla is one of the most adventurous and exciting Himalayan journeys in the world. The 45-minute flight to Lukla gives amazing views of the stunning Himalayas as well as the landscape of Nepal’s hilly area. For the best view of the mountains, take a left-side seat in a plane to enjoy the Himalayan peaks.

Similarly, the dramatic landing of the airplane at Lukla airport gives you an adrenaline rush.

Local Tea-houses

During Everest Base Camp Trek, you will visit many idyllic and remote villages of Sherpas. You will spend the night in a local teahouse which allows deep understanding of local culture and tradition. Though it lacks the luxurious services, the humble people will offer you the best hospitality in the world.

You will find the taste of local food as well as Western menus.

The Sherpa People

No doubt – Sherpas are the legends of the mountains. They are known for their unbelievable mountaineering skills and loyalty. The Everest region is the home to brave Sherpas. During the trek, you will discover the diverse geography and the life it supports. As we will be walking from one Sherpa village to another, you will have the opportunity to acquaint yourself with local culture and way of living.

You will have an insight about the highlander people,their lifestyle, culture, food and hospitality during the trekking.

Views of the Glorious Himalayas

The most important thing about this trek is to explore the Himalayas. Everest region is home to three 8,000m+ peaks and numerous 7,000m+ and 6,000m+ peaks. The trek commands superb views of Himalayan peaks including mighty Everest. Every year thousands of trekkers flock here just to catch a glimpse of snowy peaks. Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Cho – Oyu, Ama Dablam and Mt. Nuptse are some of the notable peaks seen during the trek.

The close view of the glorious Himalayas is a lifetime experience. Walking towards the base camp of the world’s highest mountain is the major highlight of this trek.

Sagarmatha National Park

Most of the peak of the EBC trekking trail falls under the Sagarmatha National Park. It is protected by UNESCO world natural sites so you need to purchase a permit to enter the region. The park is covered with diverse floral and faunal species and Himalayan ecosystem.

Similarly, it is the natural home to 118 species of birds in the world. Likewise, a variety of trees like birch, juniper, blue pines and rhododendron thrive here. The park also provides shelter to exotic wildlife – musk deer, snow leopard, Himalayan bear and red panda.

The flora and fauna of this region is a unique and important natural resource.

View from Kalapathar

The highest acces of the Everest Base Camp trek is to reach at the altitude of 5545m above the sea level. Kalapathar is the highest place of the trekking we reach. The viewpoint is just in front of the world’s highest mountain.

The Everest Base Camp does not offer you the best Everest view that you are simply expecting. But a little climb to Kalapatthar summit will definitely not disappoint you.

Kalapatthar offers a superb view of Mt. Everest and the surrounding landscapes. It is regarded as the best vantage point for the close and full-scape view of Mt. Everest.

Visit to Monasteries

It is often said; if you want to learn the culture, visit the religious sites first. Numbers of monasteries, Gumbas and Mani Walls are scattered all over the Everest. Visit these places to discover the true culture, history and architecture of Khumbu region. Not to mention, don’t skip a tour to Tengboche Monastery – the largest and most venerated monastery of the Everest region.

You will have a spotlight on the religion and culture of Buddhists and Tibetans by visiting the age-old monasteries in Everest.

Panoramic view from Syangboche

Syangboche just above the Namche Bazaar is a famous place to enjoy the panoramic views of the Himalayas. It lies at the altitude of 3880 meters above sea level. You will have a close up view of Mount Amadablam, Thamserku and Khumbila from Syangboche and panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kusum Kangaru, Kantega and many more.

Tea or coffee with breakfast or lunch at Hotel Everest View is a lifetime memory for you.

Lukla Airport

Officially the Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla is one of the famous airports in the world. It is considered one of the dangerous airports because of its geographical location. The airport starts from just above the Dudhkoshi River and ends at the base of a hill. The short runway and difficult geography made this airport a risky one. Flying to and from Lukla airport increases your heartbeat faster.

Sherpa Capital Namche Bazaar

Namche is the gateway to Everest. A beautiful market at the hill with all the modern facilities and traditional culture is an amazing one. The mountain views from Lukla are awesome. There are plenty of hotels and restaurants to stay at and eat.

These are the top 10 best reasons to trek to Everest Base Camp.

Tags: Best Things in Everest, Lukla Airport, Sagarmatha National Park, Sherpa Capital Namche Bazaar, Views of Glorious Himalayas

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