About Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days
The Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. The trip consists of the same trails Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa chose to reach the summit of the world.
The 12-day Everest Base Camp trek is a moderate grade trek. This means that you don't need trekking experiences, and anyone can do it. Make sure you do physical activities like jogging, running before a week or so because you will be walking about 5 - 7 hours daily.
You can see beautiful mountains in every trail of Everest Base Camp. Thus, it is full-on one of the most beautiful places to enjoy the panorama of mountains. The scenic beauty starts with the flight to Lukla. You will witness view of Mount Everest and Tengboche Monasteries. You will also see the most beautiful mountain in the world, Ama Dablam.
In the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar, you will see the settlement of the Sherpas. You will find the place with mani walls and shrines for people following Buddhism. There will be many small villages and you will find authentic beauty of the settlements.
Besides that, you will walk on Khumbu Glacier, the world’s highest glacier. You will also see Dudh Koshi River and pass through Hillary Suspension Bridge. Trekking there in the springs or the autumns will be the best timing. The views are very clear and crisp in those times. Whereas in the winters, it will be difficult to trek there.
The simplicity of the Sherpas and the culture of Buddhism will surround you with peace and calm. Living a day or two with them will also give you a homely feeling even though you are away from your family.