Mt. Everest Base Camp
Rising to a height of 8844.43 meters above sea level, Mount Everest is known for being the highest peak on the planet. It is one of the most imposing peaks of Himalayas and remains a dream of every trekker. The summit rests on the edge between china and Nepal. While its South belongs to Nepal, its north rests in the Tibet Autonomous Region of china. The mountain looks like a life size pyramid which makes it look nothing less than a dream. Not every adventurer takes up the challenge to climb the Mount Everest as it is very difficult. This roof of the world has over 40 high peaks in 7000 meters above sea level nearby.
Mount Everest takes you on a rollercoaster ride to some of the most fascinating places on the earth. Visit Lhasa, the political and religious hub of the Holy Land in Tibet. You can also explore the world-famous Potala Palace apart from Jokhang temple and some important monasteries of Gelug sect like drepung monastery and Sera monastery. Stop and rest for a while at Namtso Lake and Yamdrok Lake of three holy lakes here. Mount Everest brings you close to Tibetan civilization and makes you delve into cultures sprawling here.
As you reach the top of the summit, you are showered with some heavenly views of nature all around which look unreal. This is one in a lifetime experience for all.
The best time to plan Mount Everest trek is from April to June and September to December. Though weather is cold during these months, trekking here gets easy as these are dry months in Tibet. Months of July and August are not recommended for trekking as the region remains moist due to monsoon season.