Saturday, April 6, 2013

Everest Hiking


Everest Hiking is another popular hiking region in Nepal. This hiking has multiple choices. First, the region sounds too attractive for those who dream to visit world’s highest snow peak. . To be seen on the way are astounding views of some parts of the Himalayan.  Moreover, the path also leads to Dudh koshi valley and forests of blooming rhododendron, blue pine and fir. Everest base camp sounds equally romantic that it follows the footfall of legendary mountaineers, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.


Everest hiking is popular for bio diversity too. This area is abundant with high-alpine vegetation and wildlife that include the Himalayan tar, musk deer, pikka, mouse hare and rare birds like snow crow, snow pigeon and Lophophoros among others.

Hiking to Everest is not only famous for trekking and expedition but also for the Sherpa culture. Highlights of this region trek include Namche-bazaar, the Tengboche monastery and Kalapathar route.  Moreover, the rout to Everest Base Camp provides a chance to visit more Buddhist monasteries, more of the gorgeous Sherpa and other ethnic villages representing simple yet rich mountain lifestyles.