We all know that Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain located at 29,029
ft. above the sea level and it is 60 million years old one. It was named
initially as Peak Xv but it was renamed as Mount Everest in 1865, in honor of
the Surveyor general of India, George Everest, who surveyed the Himalayas for
the first time. It was called as 'Sagarmatha' by the Nepalese and as
‘Chomolungma’ by the Tibetans. The Everest continues to grow up to 4 mm every
year.
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| Things To Know About Mount Everest!!! |
The Mount Everest is formed by the movement of the Indian tectonic
plate pushing up and against the Asian plate. There are two climbing routes one
is the standard route, which is from the South East in Nepal and other is the
North side from Tibet, China. The Nepal route is the most convenient route for
trekking!
Everest Base Camp Trek is a breath taking experience for all
trekkers and it has become possible for people from all walks of life who want
to have a look at the highest peak in the world. Trekking to the Everest base
camp takes us through some of the world's most spectacular mountain scenery
with a unique experience of Sherpa Culture with a glimpse of their Monasteries
and museums on the way. The wonderful mix of nature's beauty, Captivating
cultures, Nepalese hospitality, Swing bridges, colorful prayer wheels, hot food
in the evenings makes the trip the most memorable.
Before going on a base camp, we should get prepared to the
trekking by following some rules and precautions. The best time for trekking is
between March and Mid-May and between Septembers to Mid-November. Trekking
boots, Soft shoes to slip in after trekking, Light weight sleeping bags, light
weight tents (optional), binoculars, camera, Warm clothes, Sunscreen, Water
purifying tablets, First Aid kit etc., We can hire a porter who can help in
carrying our luggage and a guide who can guide us through trekking especially
in the nights or a porter cum guide who can take care of both.
There are many Trekking companies, which offer the advantage of
having everything arranged for us. They help us in airport transfers, booking accommodation,
porters, arranging food etc. We need to search about different Trekking
companies before hand and choose the right one which suits our requirements for
Everest Base Camp Trek and fits in our budget.
So, these are the few things to know about Mount Everest!!!
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