8 Exciting Facts About Everest Base Camp Trek

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We all love the idea of trekking, but how many of you have thought of trekking up to the Everest Base Camp? Well, the name Mount Everest in itself is quite a daunting one. Here are 8 amazing yet exciting facts about the
Everest Base Camp Trek that will certainly want you to try exploring it at least once in your lifetime -
1. The total distance of the Everest Base Camp from and to Lukhla is about 130 kilometers. This entire journey from Lukhla to Everest Base Camp and returning back takes about 14 days travelling 8 to 9 km a day. Many often say that it is the last 30 kms that takes maximum time due to the roughness of the terrain. At an elevation of 5542 meters, it is the highest point a civilian or a non-professional climber can reach.
2. There are two Everest Base Camps. While the North Base Camp lies in Tibet, The South Base Camp lies in Nepal. At an elevation of 5200 meters The North Base Camp of Mt Everest gives a clear view of the North Face of Mount Everest, while the South Face of Mt Everest is clearly visible from the South Base ...
... Camp located in Nepal.
3. Everest Base Camp can only be reached if you have the necessary permits. If you are trekking to the North Base Camp in Tibet, you need to acquire two permits from The Chinese Government, one for Everest Camp and the other for entering Tibet. Similarly, if you are entering the South Base camp in Nepal, you need the TIMS permit and National Park Entry permit.
4. Edmund Hillary took the route through Namache bazaar in 1953 to climb Mount Everest. Namche Bazaar is the official capital of the Sherpa Clans of the Himalayas. The Sherpas of Himalayas are also known as the King of Himalayas because it is believed that no one knows the Himalayas better than these indigenous people who have been here for over thousands of years.
5. Sagarmatha National Park, inside which the South base Camp of Mt Everest lies, is regarded as a UNESCO world heritage site. Sagarmatha National Park is the home of 118 unique and exclusive species of birds like Himalayan Monal, Red-Billed Chough, Blood pheasant and yellow-billed Chough. Therare mammalian species found in this National Park includes Black deers of Himalayas, Martens, Lagur Monkeys, Red Panda, Musk Deer, Snow Leopards, Himalayan Tahr, and Himalaya wolves among many other yet to be discovered species.
6. Everest Base Camp Trek is a long and arduous uphill ascend, so it is important to pack your bags efficiently. It should not weigh more than 26 pounds at the max. Trolleys and duffle bags are never a feasible option for treks. It should always be a backpack or rucksack.
7. It is a complete myth if you think the trek to Everest Base Camp is going to be lonely and very sparsely populated. The trek route passes through some of the most unique and diverse villages like Digboche, Thengboche etc that are a great learning experience. Their unique culture and the helpful vibe will only encourage you to travel further. There are guesthouses, lodges and medical centers at regular intervals to assist the climbers and trekkers the best way possible.
8. The best time to visit the Everest Base Camp is between September and November and March and May. SO it is imperative to plan your Everest Base Camp Trek around this time, if you really want to enjoy a trouble-free trek to the top of the world.

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