About this trip
Everest Base Camp (EBC) expedition is one of the most challenging mountain treks of the world. Located in Khumbu a region of Nepal, this trek has been a very popular destination for trekkers and tourists ever since the very first expedition started at Mt. Everest in 1953. Famous for its picturesque landscapes of Snowy Mountain peaks and warm welcoming people of the mountains Sherpa’s, Everest is complete bliss.
The main attraction of the trek is Mt. Everest (8,848m), which is the highest peak in the planet. Mt. Everest is popularly known as Qomolangma in Tibet and Sagarmatha in Nepal. In addition to Mt. Everest, Everest region (Khumbu) is also home to the four of world’s highest peaks Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m) and Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m).
EBC trek passes through scenic forests of rhododendron, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls, hills, lakes, mountains, flora and fauna, through the Sherpa villages, where trekkers can observe and explore cultures and traditions of the Sherpas.
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