Everest Trek, 5,545m. 17 Days

Mt Everest, the highest peak on earth, standing mightily at 8848m, is located in eastern Nepal. Everest region comprises of a number of Himalayan peaks, glaciers, lakes, Buddhist monasteries, Sagarmatha National Park and beautiful villages inhabited by culturally rich Sherpa people. Recognizing its tapestry of culture and natural wilderness, the region has been recognized as a World Heritage Site.

Trekking in Everest region is one of the most popular activities so much so that there are more than half a dozen trekking routes. Everest Trek enables you to witness Mt Everest, fourth highest Mt Lhotse (8516m), fifth highest Mt Makalu (8467m) and countless other peaks.

The trek begins from Lukla, which is just 25 minutes flight away from Kathmandu. The trail passes through Everest National Park, a world heritage sites, and follows the Dudh Koshi River. Enjoying constant backdrop of mountains along the way, you will reach Namche, the Sherpa capital, where you will rest a day exploring Sherpa culture, modern restaurants and visiting Everest Museum. The trail ahead passes through small hamlets of Pangboche, Dingboche, Pheriche and finally leading to Gorakshep. The the trail to Dinboche parallels the Khumbu glacier with huge ice peaks and pinnacles soaring to unbelievable height.

It will take two hours to reach Kalapatthar (5545m) from Gorakshep but the views from the top of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Island peak and Khumbu Glacier is simply breathless. Afterwards you can visit Everest Base Camp at a height of 5364m to enjoy the south face of Mt. Everest as well as meet hundreds of mountaineers from all over the world.