Trek in mount everestof nepal

Everest Trekking

Everest trekking offers you great opportunity to have unique experience. The Everest area is situated in eastern Nepal. It is protected by the Sagarmatha National Park, established in 1976 with an area of 1148 square kilometers. The park is largely composed of the rugged terrain and gorges of the high Himalayas. Altitude ranges from 2845 meters above sea level (9,330ft) to the top of the world,  Mt. Everest at 8848 meters (29,028ft). Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, which is known in Nepal as "Sagarmatha" the goddess mother of the world, has long been the greatest attraction for nature lovers and trekkers alike. Solukhumbu, the heartland of the Everest Region and an integral part of the Himalayan mystique, thus provides a welcome destination for these adventurers. Throughout this trek trekkers are overwhelmed with views of unbelievable peaks, Buddhist monasteries, and friendly Sherpa villages. Perhaps some may even have a glance of the Yeti! The local people believe that the Pangboche Monastery actually has in its possession the real scalp of this Himalayan legend. As we proceed slowly to allow for maximum acclimation, we will have plenty of opportunity to visit monasteries and sherpa homes of this region. Most of our Sherpa crew come from the Sherpa households of this area. Incredible views of Everest and the surrounding peaks are the inescapable fare while we ascend Kala Patthar.  Itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trek Start your trip with a full day tour of Kathmandu's famous Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas. With seven United Nations World Heritage Sites in the valley, you can step back in time to the Golden Age of Nepal's art and architectural history, as well as see the richness of its modern daily life. After exploring exotic Kathmandu, you'll fly in to the remote mountain town of Lukla and begin your trek, following an ancient Sherpa trade route to the area's famous Namche Bazaar.  Beyond it, you will find traditional villages, rhododendron forests, terraced fields, and summer pastures for yak grazing--before moving into the stark landscape of glaciers and ice. Our route will enable you to visit monasteries in the heart of Sherpa country, where you can observe the monks in their daily prayers. You’ll also hike out onto the Khumbu glacier to visit the iconic Everest Base Camp, where climbers following the steps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay prepared for their summit attempts. You can stand at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall, where climbers begin their own odyssey. During climbing season (April/May), Mountain Madness offers you the special opportunity to spend one night at Everest Base Camp before beginning your descent. Outside of climbing season, we will use the extra time to divert from the main trail for a stunning hike to an off-the-beaten-path village on an ancient trade route. You then return to Kathmandu for a day of shopping, rest, or walking the Old Quarter before a farewell evening celebration with a delicious multi-course meal of Nepal's finest cuisine. Included in the cost of your trip are scheduled group restaurant meals. Meals provided are listed as B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner) at the end of each day. You will be responsible for those meals not listed. ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST The trek to Everest Base Camp is a physically demanding one, requiring an above average level of fitness. Some trekking experience or preparation is recommended. Recommended First Aid Supplies • Sunscreen • Plasters/Bandage/Steri-Strips • Antiseptic • Blister pads • Pain killers • Diarrhorea remedies • Moisturiser/after sun cream/lip balm • Malaria Tablets (if required) • Any prescription medication required (please inform the tour leader at your pre-departure meeting about these) • Contact lenses and solution • Cold/flu decongestants • Antihistamines • Travel motion-sickness tablets (i.e. natural ginger tablets) • Contraceptives • Mosquito Repellent • Insect bite cream • Tampons • Tweezers •Rehydration salts (Gastrolyte) • Passport/Tickets/Vaccination Certificates/Spare Passport Photos/Travel Insurance Policy • Money Belt RECOMMENDED GENERAL PACKING LIST • Travel towel (i.e micro fibre material) • Toiletries • Biodegradable Laundry Soap • Torch/Spare Batteries • Sun Hat • Anti-bacterial hand wipes/santitizer • Sunglasses • Camera – film/batteries/memory card/charger • Travel alarm clock • Sewing kit • Reading material/Guide Books • Padlocks • Travel pillow • Swiss army knife • Travel clothesline • Universal sink plug/Laundry Soap • Student ID (if applicable) • I-pod/MP3/Discman • Pens and Notebook Clothing and Footwear Light versatile clothes – cotton and quick drying (dark colours recommended) • Underwear/socks • Swimwear • 2 x long trousers, these should be lightweight and comfortable, preferably cotton. • 2 x shorts • Skirt/dress • Sarong/headscarf (particularly useful if you need to cover up quickly) • 4 T-Shirts/2 Long-sleeve t-shirts • Fleece (for cooler evenings)/Thermal underwear for high altitude areas • 1 smart/casual outfit for evenings out • 1 Waterproof/windproof jacket • Comfortable walking shoes – trainers/sandals • Hiking boots if any trekking involved • Flip Flops/Thongs/Sandals – also for the showers Back to top Climate The weather you will experience on Everest is extreme and rather unpredictable so it is best to be prepared for all eventualities. Spring is the high season for trekking, but warmer weather can mean there is a larger cloud cover, which obscures many of the fantastic views that are part of this once in a lifetime trek. For those willing to brave the colder temperatures of autumn and winter this is not such a problem. A large problem on Everest is that as you reach higher altitudes the oxygen content of the air dramatically decreases. At 20,000ft there is only half as much oxygen in the air as you are used to and by the summit oxygen is reduced to only a 1/3. Back to top How much does it cost? A trek to Everest Base camp can vary dramatically in price from about £500 to around the £2000 mark. There is such a difference because each trip is different. Check what each trek includes in its price, flights, accommodation, food, guides etc make sure you know what you have paid for and what is still to be paid locally. Make sure you pick the right trip for you, make sure you give yourself time to acclimatise to the altitude even if that means flying out a few days before your trek starts. Back to top When is the best time to climb Everest? There are two times of year when conditions are most favourable for a trek to Everest Base Camp, either in the pre-monsoon springtime or the post monsoon autumn. Although, it is possible to join Treks that run almost all year round. Back to top Who can climb Everest? There are many opinions on what age you should be to climb Everest but between the youngest person to ever Summit Everest at 16 and the oldest at 64 if you are physically fit enough and prepared for a fairly strenuous trek then you should be ok to go. Back to top Medical information You will need to be immunised against a number of diseases including Yellow fever and Malaria. It is best to go to your GP, Nurse or a travel clinic well in advance of your departure date so they can advise the correct immunisations. www.traveldoctor.info The main problem experienced on Everest is altitude Sickness, this is definitely something to take seriously and to take precautions against. There is no way of telling how it will affect you until you are at high altitude. The easiest and most effective way to limit the effects of altitude sickness is by ascending the mountain slowly and giving your body time to acclimatise to the height. Above 10,000 feet (Base camp is at 17,500) you should aim not climb more than 1000 feet per day. You also need to stay warm and conserve as much energy as possible, drink water and above all listen to what your body is telling you, if you don’t feel right don’t push yourself to hard because you may push yourself out of the trek altogether. Lastly but not least in any way, is the weather conditions, it can get very cold on Everest and if you are not dressed appropriately you will end up with frostbite Back to top Visas for Nepal The easiest way to obtain a visa is on arrival at the Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival you will need to fill out the necessary forms and proceed to the visa line. The price for a visa changes on a regular basis although it should be approx $30. You will need a passport photo for your visa and it is advisable to bring change in low denominations ( $10, $5, $1) to pay for your visa. You will also need a trekking permit to get onto the mountain but this should be provided by your tour operator This is worth checking as this may take a couple of days to get hold of. Back to top