The memorable moments

1. World’s highest Mt. Everest base camp:One of the important and major highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trekking is the base of the world’s highest Mount Everest. Mt. Everest base camp lies at the altitude of 5,364 meters above the sea level. Basecamp is the camping site for the Everest expedition. It is also the destination point for every trekker who treks to Everest base camp. Since there is a trait of altitude sickness and no any teahouse on base camp trekkers stay at the small village near base camp called Gorakshep. From Everest base camp, we are rewarded with the breathtaking view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, as well majestic Khumbu glacier & icefalls, glacial rivers and snow avalanches beyond our eyes. 2. Kalapatthar- majestic viewpoint:Kalapatthar is one of the beautiful view-points of Everest base camp trekking. It is also known as the highest point of the Everest region trek which located at the altitude of 5,545 meters. Kalapatthar is famous for the spectacular panoramic views of the world’s highest mountains. Trekkers usually hike to Kalapatthar early morning or in the evening for the sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayas. From this vantage point, you can admire the 360-degree panorama views of world highest peaks above 8,000 meters such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, and other mighty of peaks. 3. Tengboche monastery:Tengboche is the magnificent village of Everest region. It is a charming spot for close views of the world’s beautiful mountain Ama Dablam. Not the only view of Ama Dablam, it offers many other surrounding peaks whose views are simply breathtaking. Tengboche is also famous for the renowned oldest and biggest Buddhist Tengboche monastery nourishing spirit with the daily praying Buddhist monks. Also, Tengboche is famous for the mani Rimdu festival Trekking; which is the important festival of local Sherpa people. Mani Rimdu Festival at Tengboche monastery is a 19 days series of events in annual full moon festival which usually held in Mid-October or early November as per the Tibetan Buddhist lunar calendar. However, the Tengboche monastery is the major highlight of the Everest base camp trek. 4. Nepal’s biggest Khumbu and longest Ngozumpa glaciers:The Khumbu glacier and Ngozumpa glacier are the biggest and longest glaciers of Nepal respectively. The Khumbu glacier is about twelve kilometers long which lies between Mt. Everest and the Nuptse-Lhotse ridge. It is also known as the world’s highest glacier consisting large icefalls & starts from the Everest base camp. You can see the best Khumbu glacier from world’s highest base camp as well Kalapatthar. Whereas, Ngozumpa glaciers are about 36 kilometers long which lies below the world’s sixth highest Mt. Cho-Oyu up to the Gokyo valley. For the breathtaking views of Ngozumpa glaciers, you have to trek to the viewpoint of Gokyo RI. Hence, these glaciers are also termed as the major highlights of Everest base camp trekking. 4. Hillary Museum:A Hillary museum is also another primitive highlight of Everest base camp trek. Hillary Museum lies located in the world famous Namche Bazaar in the Everest region. This museum is open to all the trekkers who come to Everest region trek as well as expedition or research purpose. It is the oldest museum in the Everest region which is named after Sir Edmund Hillary. In this museum, you can witness traditional Sherpa lifestyles, culture, dresses, utensils, art and architecture, gears & equipment, and many others. This museum is very interesting where you can see the past photographs collected from the local Sherpa community, Sherpa’s way of life in past. Mainly trekkers visit the Hillary museum on the acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. 5. Namche Bazaar-the Sherpa’s capital:Namche Bazaar- the gateway of the Everest Region is a major attraction of the Everest base camp trek. Namche Bazaar is a delightful mountain town builds on a steep mountain bowl-shaped with excellent views of mountains like Kongde RI, Thamserku & other peaks in the background. Namche is also a Sherpa’s capital where you can find every facility like markets, standard lodges, restaurants, banks, ATM, shops, cafes, post office, cyber, and so on. This popular touristic hub lies at the altitude of 3,440 meters and also the great place for the altitude acclimatization for the trekkers. 6. Sagarmatha National Park:Another major highlight of the Everest base camp trek is Sagarmatha National Park. Sagarmatha National Park is listed in UNESCO world’s heritage site which covers an area of 1,148 sq km. It is the protected area in the Himalayas of Everest region. It is also the world’s highest national park which starts from an altitude of 2,800 meters to 8,848 meters. This national park also protects the natural vegetation as well as conserves the natural biodiversity. You may witness the verities of flora and fauna, endangered wildlife such as Himalayan Thar, Musk deer, Red Panda, Snow leopard, Himalayan black bear and so on. The entrance point to Sagarmatha National park is at Jorsalle village. 7. Explore traditional Sherpa villages & experience their culture, traditions & hospitality:One of the major highlights of the Everest base camp is to explore the traditional mountain Sherpa’s villages. During EBC trekking, you may experience Sherpa’s culture, traditions, and hospitality which is absolutely amazing. You may also experience Sherpa’s daily living lifestyles of world’s famous Sherpa’s during your Everest base camp trek.