Top of the world, Mt. Everest is a bucket list travel destination for many travellers worldwide. According to the forestry department of Nepal, every year, 35000 tourists come to visit Mt. Everest, and the reason is not just mountaineering. Besides mountaineering, Everest is also famous for several other reasons. Let’s find out what they are.
Trekking is one of the most popular activities to do in the Everest region of Nepal. Additionally, the Everest region is also popular as the Khumbu region, derived from the name of a village, ‘Solu Khumbu. Some of the most popular treks in the Everest region are The Everest Base Camp trek, Kala Pattar Trek, Gokyo Trek, and Pikey peak trek.
Everest mountain flight is another fantastic thing to do. The Everest mountain flight offers you a mesmerizing view of Mt.Everest and other mountains near it. The flight will take up around 25000 feet, and the flight duration is around 60 minutes.
Camping is a familiar activity people generally do while visiting hills and mountains. Around Everest, you can camp in the different base camp areas. Several climbers rest in the base camp area after climbing for specific hours on the mountain routes. Camping can be an escape from tiring activities like climbing and walking. Besides, the lower parts of Everest are also perfect for camping as it gives an ideal place to relax and enjoy the beautiful nature.
According to the tourism board of Nepal, in 2019, 171937 people worldwide came to Nepal for trekking and mountaineering. More than 35000 tourists worldwide come to Nepal to experience Mt.Everest. Mountaineering offers you a lifetime experience of adventure, intriguing mountain views, and thoughts of achievement. It’s scary. Yes, mountaineering requires a lot of training, and if you think you can skip it, you are inviting death. Also, certain seasons like April, May and October are the most preferred months to climb mountains.
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Although there were travel restrictions on Everest during the pandemic, it is safe right now. Besides, using safety measures while travelling is always recommended.
Your Everest expense depends upon the activity you will be a part of. For instance, Mountaineering on Everest can cost you around USD 45000, whereas an Everest mountain flight will cost you only USD 186 (for foreigners).
The best time to visit Everest is April, May, and October.
The lowest temperature ever recorded was -70.5°C (-94°F).
