Everest Mountain – Treks to Reach the Finest Mountain in Asia
Everest Mountain is a dormant volcano on the eastern side of Everest (mountain of record). It is located at Camp Noi in the Dolpo Region of the Dolpo Valley. The maximum height of this mountain is 6,035 m. The trek from Base Camp to the Summit has an average pace of about six kilometers per hour. It is also called “The Mountain of Heaven” or “Breath-taking Mountain”.
Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain, measured by its altitude. The China and Nepal borders also run along its higher peak. Its height of 8,8 481 m has been determined by the Chinese and Nepalese authorities in 2010. It also has the distinction of being the first ever mountain to top the heights of both the Himalaya and tallest mountains in the world.
Everest has always been popular among tourists as it offers an unparalleled scenic beauty. It is also considered as one of the high arched mountains that offer the most spectacular view of Indian and Himalayan peaks. It is easy to reach the base camp and the main villages through train and road.
Trekking to the base camp and then to the summit is a gradual climb. You will pass many high peaks and high monasteries on the way. Once you reach the base camp, the trekking begins. The trekking is open all year round but the high season (April to may) is from June to September. There are also other peaks which are popular trekking destinations during the high season.
You can go for high altitude treks, white water rafting, mountaineering and camping on the Everest itself. You can also do some trekking on the surrounding regions. Trekking generally begins from Chyangra trek in the Southern region and takes you to the edge of the high pass. From there, you have the option to camp at either Dhaulagiri or Dolpo. The passes are a high altitude area and the views are incredible.
The Dhaulagiri trek is another high altitude trek, which takes about 24 hours. It starts at Dhaulagiri village and goes up to a high area called Thalai Lahu. It passes the Dolpo River and the Lhotse Glacier. There are tea gardens, monasteries and Buddhist temples along the way.
Then comes the Thalai Lahu trek which covers about 300 kilometers of trails. It starts at Chyangra trek and goes up to Lhotse Glacier. You will encounter high ridges, plateaus and a river. It ends at the town of Chyangra and there will be another trekking station at Lhasa. This trekking route follows the high ridge line and the panoramic views are spectacular.
The third and final trekking option includes the Angkor Wat. This is a small trekking trail located at the base of Angkor. The trail leads up to the temple. It includes the walk up to the Wat and then a further trekking up to the Valley of the Kings. It’s a nice out for a morning walk.
