Hardcore mountain climbing, the kind that will
require you up Mount Everest, is not for everyone, but that does not mean
weekend mountaineers and hikers should be denied the pleasures of climbing the
great mountain, at least portion of the way. View of Everest from Base Camp is
one of the most rewarding travelling experiences in the world; it is a means to
put foot on the mountain without needing to be sure the pain and extreme
hardship that goes with climbing to the surface. It is feasible for anyone with
a moderate level of fitness. Guided tours are however it's also likely to make
the trip solo.
The southern approach, from Khumbu in Nepal, is much
more popular than the northern approach, mainly because of the scenery and the
opportunity to meet and socialize with the neighborhood, famously hospitable
inhabitants. If your trip is planned via a tour operator it is very likely you
won't need to carry a lot of your baggage. Most tour operators hire porters,
leaving guests to walk relatively unencumbered and fully appreciate the
surroundings.
The base camp is available all year round, but
certain times of the year are advised over others. Winters are, of course, very
cold and some lodges closed down during heavy snow. Summers are extremely wet
and a lot of the organic beauty of the region is lost in gray clouds and mud.
The best times to go, according to Wikitravel, are between March and May, and
again in September to mid-November. Spring (April and May) is the best time to
see each of the blossoms are in bloom and the green trees and shoots after the
thaw.
There are no real roads in the Khumbu region so
you'll need to walk anywhere, beginning at Lukla airport. From the airport, you
pass through Lukla and discover the path which leads to Namche, that is just
two days away. On how you will pass through several villages. Ghat and Phakding
are both recommended for their lodges and restaurants, but in the event that
you can you should press to Monju, since it is considered an perfect overnight
stop prior to the steep push to Namche. The hike should take around three hours
spending upon your level of fitness and how often you stop to admire the
scenery.
Namche is about 3440m over sea level, and that means
you should begin feeling the effects of the rising altitude. You need to be on
the lookout for signs of altitude illness; take it slowly and drink lots of
water. When you reach Namche, it's suggested that you stick around for a few
days to acclimatise. It's a quaint little village which boasts a few museums,
pizzerias and internet cafes. There are also several walks to nearby villages,
which can enable you to get accustomed to hiking at the elevation.
When you feel that you can go to Tengboche. On how
you will pass through Khumjung, which will be home to the highly advocated Ama
Dablam Lodge. The route goes down somewhat to Phunki Thanga and goes back up
steeply to Tengboche where most men and women spend the evening. After
Tengboche you'll find the villages of Deboche, Pangboche, Dingboche and
Periche, which will be 4240m above sea level. Once again you'll need to take
time to acclimatise. It is essential that if you feel unwell you go back down
to a lower elevation and acclimatise before coming up again.
From Periche you climb up to immediately lodgings in
Lobuche and then on through Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp and, if You Prefer,
Kala Patthar. It's recommended that you go down to Lobuche to spend the night
prior to working your way down.
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