Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most renowned treks in the world.
The 31-mile-long walk from Lukla to the Everest Base Camp offers every trekker, an incredible experiences to admire.
The Everest Base Camp Trek takes you to the beautiful Khumbu region of Nepal, which is home to the great mountain range and the inhabitation centers of an even greater tribe called the Sherpa.
The colorful monasteries, beautiful farmlands, grazing yaks and tiny villages under the shadow of the world’s most stunning peaks are sure to leave you astonished.
We have listed down some of the most amazing things you will get to see on your journey to EBC.
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10 things to experience on Everest Base Camp Trek
1. View from Kala Pathar
Did you know that we cannot view Mount Everest from its base camp?
But don’t feel upset because a short hike from Gorakshep, before you reach the Everest Base Camp, will take you to a rocky peak called Kala Patthar.
The sweeping panoramic view of Everest to Ama Dablam from the top of this rock is one of the most stunning mountain views in the world.
Plus, the view of Everest peak in the morning when the sun rays hit the summit is the most alluring sight to behold.
So, Kala Patthar is rightly called the best vantage point for the Everest view.
2. Spiritual Peace
You may not be a very spiritual person, but you will surely feel calm and peaceful while you pass through the trail festooned with fluttering prayer flags and colorful Mani walls (prayer-inscribed walls).
You pass through several monasteries with monks continuously chanting the prayers.
This will surely provide a fascinating appreciation and insight into the Buddhist culture and spirituality.
3. Sherpa Cuisine
Sherpa cuisine is different from the food eaten in the lower parts of the country.
Since rice is not abundant in Himalayan regions, the cuisine here includes various types of dishes made from locally available barley, buckwheat, and potatoes.
MoMos or dumplings, are a famous dish in this region, which are a warm and delicious delicacy after a long day of walking.
4. Prayer at Tengboche Monastery
After making a 1300-foot ascent, you will reach a beautiful hilltop where the colorful monastery of Tengboche stands, offering the most stunning mountain view.
The experience of listening to the deep chants of prayer in the Dokhang (the prayer hall) is a spiritually inspiring experience.
While you are at the monastery, you will also get a chance to interact with the expedition team preparing for the Everest expedition.
You can wish them luck in advance and pray for their safe journey.
5. Exploring Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar is the cultural and economic hub of the Sagarmatha Region.
The bazaar is interspersed with a colorful panoply of houses, restaurants, lodges, shops, ATMs, and bakeries.
The narrow streets of Namche Bazaar, shared between yaks, monks, Sherpa traders, and locals, offer new discoveries on every corner, from bakeries and monasteries to museums.
While you are in Namche Bazaar, you can take short strolls around town, shop for unique mountainside Tibetan products, or even buy trekking gear.
If you are not interested in shopping, you can spend time exploring the everyday activities of local businessmen or the Sherpa people.
6. Lodge-to-lodge trekking experience
Teahouses on EBC trek offers a wonderful combination of simple yet comfortable accommodation and a relaxing social atmosphere throughout the trek.
Enjoy a warm breakfast in a cozy room while chatting and sharing experiences with other trekkers, which will inspire you for the journey ahead.
In the evening, warm food and comfortable rooms will ease the exhaustion of your daily walks.
Card games with the guides and porters, and sharing laughter with other trekkers, will be some of the most treasured memories of your trip.
Throughout the trek, you will move to different places and stay in different tea-houses, where you will meet many new people and interact with the tea-house owners.
The lodge-to-lodge experience is quite amazing, and you will learn many things.
7. The Trail
Walking on the centuries-old path trodden by great adventurers to reach the Base Camp of the world’s highest mountain is an exciting experience.
Undoubtedly one of the best trails in the world, it traverses beautiful hamlets, cultivated fields, and monasteries along the prayer flag-festooned path.
Slow down your pace and enjoy your surroundings as you experience the journey of a lifetime.
Throughout the trek, from Lukla to Everest Base Camp, the alluring views of snow-covered peaks will befriend you.
8. Serene Himalayan Lakes
A short extension of the Everest Base Camp Trek leads you to the magnificent Gokyo region, full of glaciers and impressive high-altitude lakes.
Surrounded by the world’s greatest mountain peaks such as Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and the great Mount Everest, the magnificent turquoise high-altitude lakes of the region are sure to stun you.
The five special glacial lakes in the Gokyo region, part of this 20-day Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes with Cho La Pass Trek, will captivate you, especially during afternoons and sunsets.
9. Reaching Everest Base Camp
The main purpose of the trek is to reach Everest Base Camp.
The atmosphere of the camp is lit with colorful tents and stories of adventure and passion from the mountaineers trying to reach the top of the world.
Since you have walked for days to reach Everest Base Camp, why turn around and leave in a matter of hours
Spending time at the base camp gives you a peek into the experience of embarking on an Everest Expedition.
The time spent at Everest Base Camp is definitely the most enriching moment of the entire trip.
However, there are no tea-houses at the base camp, so you will need to accommodate yourself at Gorakshep and visit the base camp as a side trip.
10. Stopping to enjoy the environment
The Khumbu (the local name for the Everest area) is an amazing region with stunning mountain views.
The region never fails to stun you with its glory and leaves you craving more of its magnificent splendor.
The striking landscape, colorful villages, glaciers, and ever-glorious mountain peaks make it a place like no other on earth. Stop for a while, take a deep breath, and relish the scenic grandeur of the region.
In the lower regions of the trek, you will be amazed by the scenic views of lush vegetation and forests of pines, rhododendrons, and magnolias.
Conclusion
The Everest Base Camp Trek not only gives you wonderful trekking memories but also offers numerous activities to do. Enjoy every bit of it!
You may not collect such experiences anywhere else in the world, so cherish the moment and walk slowly.
You will gradually feel like you are in heaven amidst the snowy surroundings.
Trek to Everest Base Camp isn’t just about seeing beautiful views. It’s also a special journey from Lukla to the base camp.
There are not just the aforementioned 10 things to experience on Everest Base Camp Trek, you also get to experience many other incredible moments and sights along the way.
People who finish this trek often say it’s not only about the great views and excitement; it’s a journey where they discover themselves.
It shows them their true selves, makes them strong and helps them feel really connected to nature and a simpler way of life.
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Madhav started working as a porter in 2001 and then moved on to work as a trekking guide. After working in the trekking and tourism industry for eight years, he co-founded Mosaic Adventure in 2009.
Madhav has trekked to most of the trekking destinations in Nepal, including Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Poon Hill Trek, Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Indigenous Peoples Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, and all of the day hikes around Kathmandu.
He has also extensively traveled to other countries such as Australia, the USA, the UK, France, Hong Kong, Japan, China, the Philippines, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Thailand, Turkey, and India. Madhav is the one who answers most of your questions about trekking and tours and helps to plan your trip by giving a personal touch.
