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Elevation (feet):
29029
Elevation (meters):
8848
Range:
Himalaya
SubRange:
Central Nepal Himalaya
Country:
Nepal
Continent:
Asia
Latitude:
27.9881
Longitude:
86.9253
Difficulty:
Major Mountain Expedition
Best
months for climbing:
April, May
Year
first climbed:
1953
Convenient Center:
Namche Bazar, Nepal
Nearest major airport:
Kathmandu, Nepal
The Everest
Region draws a huge number of tourists and trekking
enthusiasts, but has a higher costs of trekking, due to
the fact that you need to fly in fly out. Mount Everest
is the highest mountain in the world. Its elevation of
29,035 feet (8,850 meters) was determined using GPS
satellite equipment on May 5, 1999. It was previously
believed to be slightly lower (29,028 feet /8,848
meters), as determined in 1954 by averaging measurements
from various sites around the mountain. The new
elevation has been confirmed by the National Geographic
Society.
The first seven attempts on Everest, starting with a
reconnaissance in 1921, approached the mountain from
Tibet, where a route to the summit via the North Col and
North Ridge seemed possible. All were unsuccessful.
George Mallory, who spearheaded the first three
expeditions, lost his life with Andrew Irvine during a
failed ascent in 1924. Unsuccessful attempts continued
through 1938, then halted during World War II. By the
war's end, Tibet had closed its borders, and Nepal,
previously inaccessible, had done the opposite. Starting
in 1951, expeditions from Nepal grew closer and closer
to the summit, via the Khumbu Icefall, over the Geneva
Spur to the South Col, and up the Southeast Ridge. In
1953 Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the
summit. Since the first successful ascent, many other
individuals have sought to be the first at various other
accomplishments on Everest, including many alternative
routes on both the north and south sides.
Italy's Reinhold Messner has climbed Everest twice
without oxygen, once in four days. He is also the first
to solo climb Everest, which he did in 1980. Ten years
earlier, Yuichiro Miura of Japan had been the first
person to descend the mountain on skis. In 1975, Junko
Tabei, also of Japan, was the first woman to climb
Everest. The first disabled person to attempt Everest
was American Tom Whittaker, who climbed with a
prosthetic leg to 24,000 feet in 1989, 28,000 feet in
1995, and finally reached the summit in 1998. The first
blind man to reach the summit was Erik Weihenmayer in
2001. The record for most ascents belongs to Sherpa Ang
Rita, who has reached the summit ten times.
Overall, more than 600 climbers from 20 countries have
climbed to the summit by various routes from both north
and south. Climbers' ages have ranged from nineteen
years to sixty. At least 100 people have perished, most
commonly by avalanches, falls in crevasses, cold, or the
effects of thin air.
Everest region offers varieties of trekking trails like-
Everest Base Camp
Trek, Kala Pattar Trek, Gokyo-Ri Trek, Gokyo
Cho- La Pass Trek, Renjo La Pass Trek, Everest High Pass
Trek, Everest View Trek, Everest Panorama Trek, Everest
Comfort Trek, etc. Along the trail, the travelers would
experience the typical Sherpa culture in the alpine
settlements such as Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Namche
Bazaar, Khumjung, Thame, Tangboche, etc. Being situated
at higher altitude, the region has high risk of Acute
Mountain Sickness (AMS) if due emphasis is not given for
acclimatization. If symptoms like headache, loss
appetite and vomiting are seen, one has to immediately
inform to the guide so that he would facilitate to take
first aid treatment or take you to the near by health
post or he will take you down to the lower altitude. The
Everest region has gained its popularity for trekking,
mountaineering, peak climbing and expedition. Among the
major destinations of trekking in Nepal, Everest region
stood second despite poor accessibility. It is more
expensive and difficult to get Solu Khumbu than to the
Annapurna region. One must either walk for a week or fly
to Lukla to get near Everest. The number of trekkers to
Everest has increased dramatically because of the
publicity the mountain has received from several
sources. Solu Khumbu is famous not only for its
proximity to the world's highest mountain, Mt.Everest
(8848m.), but also for its Sherpa villages and age-old
monasteries. The primary goal of trekking in Everest
region is stepping at least the Everest Base Camp
(5340m.).
Mount Everest is also known by the Tibetan name
Chomolungma (Goddess Mother of the Snows), and by the
Nepali name Sagarmatha (Mother of the Universe).
Getting
There
Access to the Everest region is generally by air or on
foot as the road head stops at Jiri which is 8 to 10
hours by bus from Kathmandu. An alternate route is a
trek via the Arun valley where the road head is at
Basantapur. These are no tourist buses to these
destinations hence taking the local bus is the only
option. Buses to Jiri leave from the old bus park in
central Kathmandu. For the alternative route, buses
leave from the Gongabu Bus Park for Hile, from where
there are local buses to Basantapur. By air, the most
popular destination is Lukla which has daily flights
leaving from Kathmandu. The other option is to fly up to
Phaplu air strip, which is also served by daily flights
from the capital city. This is ideal for treks in the
southern parts of the region or for Everest trekkers who
want to take their time acclimatizing. Our guide will
take you through these routes.
People and Culture
The heart and soul of the Everest region are the Sherpas.
This is their heartland and their cultural influence is
seen everywhere; in their traditional costumes to their
distinctive houses and village monasteries. There are
also minorities of various other groups, notably Rais,
Limbus and Tamangs in the lower hills and the Brahmin
and Chhetri farmers of the valleys.
Flora and Fauna
Everest region ranges in altitude from less than 2000m
above sea level at Jiri to the high peaks of the
Himalaya at over 8000m. Hence the flora and fauna is
diverse with dense forest of pine, oak and the flowering
rhododendrons up to 4000m. The latter are one reason to
make a trip to Nepal in the spring when the hills
between 2000 and 3500 m are a riot of colors. Crops
under cultivation depend on the season that you visit
but expect to see wheat, barley, corn and potatoes at
some stage. Villagers here keep cattle, buffalo, goats
and pigs and the all-purpose beast of mountains, the
Yak. Wildlife here is mostly seen in the form of birds
including the national bird of Nepal- the Impeyan
Pheasant, (Danfe in Nepali), which is quite commonly
found around Namche Bazaar. Other notable birds include
the ravens and crows of the middle hills and the coughs
which soar to seemingly impossible heights in the
mountains. Look out for flocks of snow pigeons wheeling
about the hillsides. Land animals in these regions are
elusive, so keep an eye out for mountain goats (most
common are the Himalayan Tahr) and if lucky, you may
chance upon the rare musk deer or the common barking
deer in the forest.
How and When
Trekking in the Everest region depends entirely on the
route that you have chosen. On the main trekking trails
to Everest Base Camp or the route to the pristine Gokyo
valley a teahouse trek is perfectly possible and the
easier choice. The trail in from Jiri is also endowed
with many conveniently located teahouses although
generally not of such high standards as those to the
north. Other trekking routes will however, almost
certainly require camping gear which means organizing
trekking staff and equipment. Contact us for full
details through email or by telephone.
When to Visit Everest Region.
The best time to trek in this region is from October to
November and from March to May which are peak season
time. At these times, the weather is mild and generally
dry, making walking conditions ideal. The spring season
brings out the wild flowers, particularly the
rhododendrons, while the autumn season is generally good
for clear mountain views, as the air at this time is
crystal clear.Winter treks are possible but risky
particularly in late winter as chances of snow are high
and passes may be closed at short notice as snowfall
cannot be accurately predicted. Teahouses also may be
closed for the winter. The summer/monsoon period is
generally unsuitable for trekking as the trails are
slippery, leeches abundant and mountain views are
unpredictable. However, it can be a rewarding time if
these drawbacks can be tolerated, as the wild flowers
are at their best around this time and the fact that
there are fewer tourists encountered on the trails is an
added advantage.
Hiring Staffs
Given the hardship of finding a guide at Lukla, you can
hire one in our office in Kathmandu before departure.
The extra cost of his airfare will outweigh the
possibility of not finding a good guide at Lukla,
especially during the peak season when it is practically
impossible so contact us to have us team up the staff
for you. Porters are always available at Lukla, and our
staff will see to it that your trek is as hassle free as
possible. The cost will depend on the seasonal demand
and per our company rules.
Jiri to Lukla:
Our staffs will take you through the Everest trek from
Jiri if you wish to follow the footsteps of Tenzing and
Hillary. This is a much longer trek compared to the one
that starts from Lukla. Jiri, an idyllic hill station
east of Kathmandu can be reached by local bus from the
capital in 8-10 hours.The trek from Jiri to Lukla takes
an average of seven days and is a good means of
preparing for the Everest Base Camp trek. The highest
elevation reached before Lukla is Lamjura pass (3,530
m). The trek passes through parts of Solukhumbu district
that enables trekkers to observe the traditions and
customs of the Himalayan region. The trail is well
served with good teahouses and campsites. The stopovers
along the trail are likely to be at the villages of
Deurali, Kenja, Sete, Lamjura, Junbesi, Tragsindho,
Khari Khola and Surkhe.
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