At the High End of the Everest Base Camp Trek

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is an essential part of the route for every Everest summit attempt. There's various Everest Base Camp treks and most start with a flight in to Lukla airport at a height of 2860 metres. Each of these trekking routes provides a picturesque and rewarding way to tackle the rise in altitude of 2500 metres to Everest Base Camp on the Nepal side, situated at 5360 metres in elevation. Importantly, these Everest treks incorporate rest days to provide trekkers and mountaineers with a chance to get used to the thinner air while enjoying the scenery on … Read the rest