Everest Base Camp Trek By HILLS AND TRAILS 2017 It is not important whether or not George Mallory coined the immortal phrase: ‘Because it’s there’ when asked in 1923 “why anyone would want to climb Mt. Everest!” Since those days this name has caught on people’s imagination. In everybody’s mind there is a hidden urge to have a glimpse of this killer but still legendary mountain. In 1856 it was found that a mountain designated as ‘Peak XV’ standing on the border of Nepal and Tibet was actually the highest mountain in the world. Till 1865 this highest mountain was still called as the ‘Peak XV’. In 1865 it was named after ‘Sir HILLS AND TRAILS 3 / 8, Chandrashekhar Society, George Everest’, (8,848 m. / 29,028 ft.), who oversaw the initial Swami Nityanand Marg, Andheri (E), great survey of India. The Chinese call it by the name Mumbai – 4000069, Maharashtra, India. “Qumolangma or Chomolungma”, meaning “Mother Goddess of PH: +91 22 26840175 / 9869065211 / 9969036175 / 9820050294 / 26871042 / the World”. Nepalese know this peak by the name of 21718427 / 9969717554. “Sagarmatha”. hillsandtrails@gmail.com Website: http://hillsandtrails.in
ABOUT THE EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK: ABOUT THE EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK: ABOUT THE EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK: It is not important whether or not George Mallory coined the It is not important whether or not George Mallory coined the It is not important whether or not George Mallory coined the immortal phrase: ‘Because it’s there’ when asked in 1923 “why anyone would immortal phrase: ‘Because it’s there’ when asked in 1923 “why anyone would immortal phrase: ‘Because it’s there’ when asked in 1923 “why anyone would want to climb Mt. Everest!” Since those days this name has caught on people’s imagination. In want to climb Mt. Everest!” Since those days this name has caught on people’s imagination. In want to climb Mt. Everest!” Since those days this name has caught on people’s imagination. In everybody’s mind there is a hidden everybody’s mind there is a hidden everybody’s mind there is a hidden urge to have a glimpse of this killer but urge to have a glimpse of this killer but urge to have a glimpse of this killer but still legendary mountain. still legendary mountain. still legendary mountain. After the survey for Indian After the survey for Indian After the survey for Indian subcontinent was started by British in subcontinent was started by British in subcontinent was started by British in 1808 lot of astonishing facts came to 1808 lot of astonishing facts came to 1808 lot of astonishing facts came to light. The whole survey was conducted light. The whole survey was conducted light. The whole survey was conducted for almost 60 years. In 1856 it was for almost 60 years. In 1856 it was for almost 60 years. In 1856 it was found that a mountain designated as found that a mountain designated as found that a mountain designated as ‘Peak XV’ standing on the border of ‘Peak XV’ standing on the border of ‘Peak XV’ standing on the border of Nepal and Tibet was actually the Nepal and Tibet was actually the Nepal and Tibet was actually the highest mountain in the world. Till highest mountain in the world. Till highest mountain in the world. Till 1865 this highest mountain was still 1865 this highest mountain was still 1865 this highest mountain was still called as the Peak XV. In 1865 it was called as the Peak XV. In 1865 it was called as the Peak XV. In 1865 it was named after Sir George Everest , named after Sir George Everest , named after Sir George Everest , (8,848 m. / 29,028 ft.) , who oversaw the initial great survey of India. The Chinese call it by the name (8,848 m. / 29,028 ft.) , who oversaw the initial great survey of India. The Chinese call it by the name (8,848 m. / 29,028 ft.) , who oversaw the initial great survey of India. The Chinese call it by the name Qumolangma or Chomolungma , meaning “Mother Goddess of the World” . Nepalese know this peak Qumolangma or Chomolungma , meaning “Mother Goddess of the World” . Nepalese know this peak Qumolangma or Chomolungma , meaning “Mother Goddess of the World” . Nepalese know this peak by the name of Sagarmatha . by the name of Sagarmatha . by the name of Sagarmatha . This year we at Hills and Trails have created an opportunity for all fit people to have a glimpse This year we at Hills and Trails have created an opportunity for all fit people to have a glimpse This year we at Hills and Trails have created an opportunity for all fit people to have a glimpse of these spectacular mountain ranges. You would love to have magnificent views of the Everest, of these spectacular mountain ranges. You would love to have magnificent views of the Everest, of these spectacular mountain ranges. You would love to have magnificent views of the Everest, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Khumbu Icefall and Western Cwm . This trek to the base camp of the Makalu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Khumbu Icefall and Western Cwm . This trek to the base camp of the Makalu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Khumbu Icefall and Western Cwm . This trek to the base camp of the highest peak in the world is very famous and is the most frequented trekking route in the world. highest peak in the world is very famous and is the most frequented trekking route in the world. highest peak in the world is very famous and is the most frequented trekking route in the world. After checking into Hotel Shangri-La or similar hotel in Kathmandu; we would complete all our After checking into Hotel Shangri-La or similar hotel in Kathmandu; we would complete all our After checking into Hotel Shangri-La or similar hotel in Kathmandu; we would complete all our remaining formalities for the trek. Then we would proceed to Lukla by flight, a very interesting remaining formalities for the trek. Then we would proceed to Lukla by flight, a very interesting remaining formalities for the trek. Then we would proceed to Lukla by flight, a very interesting experience. Lukla is from where we would actually hit the trail. We would walk along the rivers of experience. Lukla is from where we would actually hit the trail. We would walk along the rivers of experience. Lukla is from where we would actually hit the trail. We would walk along the rivers of Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi into the Khumbu region of Everest. The whole trek route takes us through Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi into the Khumbu region of Everest. The whole trek route takes us through Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi into the Khumbu region of Everest. The whole trek route takes us through very busy Sherpa towns, very long, twisting paths, and rickety but still strong suspension bridges. On very busy Sherpa towns, very long, twisting paths, and rickety but still strong suspension bridges. On very busy Sherpa towns, very long, twisting paths, and rickety but still strong suspension bridges. On the way we would have glimpses of many high and mighty peaks of the great Himalayan range. After the way we would have glimpses of many high and mighty peaks of the great Himalayan range. After the way we would have glimpses of many high and mighty peaks of the great Himalayan range. After reaching Gorak Shep , we would see many memorial stones of the great mountaineers and Sherpas reaching Gorak Shep , we would see many memorial stones of the great mountaineers and Sherpas reaching Gorak Shep , we would see many memorial stones of the great mountaineers and Sherpas who led down their lives in their quest to climb the highest mountain in the world. After visiting the who led down their lives in their quest to climb the highest mountain in the world. After visiting the who led down their lives in their quest to climb the highest mountain in the world. After visiting the historic place of Base camp we climb the small hillock of Kala Pattar from where one would get historic place of Base camp we climb the small hillock of Kala Pattar from where one would get historic place of Base camp we climb the small hillock of Kala Pattar from where one would get magnificent views of the whole Everest region, Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu glacier area. magnificent views of the whole Everest region, Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu glacier area. magnificent views of the whole Everest region, Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu glacier area.
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