Straddling the China/Tibet and Nepal border, Mount Everest stands majestic as the highest mountain on earth at 29,029 feet / 8,848 meters, along with its neighbors Lhotse, Nuptse and Changtse. Known originally as Peak XV, Mount Everest was officially named in 1865 after Colonel Sir George Everest, a Welshman and acting Surveyor General of India from 1830-1843. Mount Everest is …
THREE PASSES OF EVEREST LODGE TREK 2018 CONFIRMED DATE
The most challenging and dramatic way to get acquainted with the grandeur of the Everest region. September 22 to October 12, 2018 confirmed group date! The Three Passes Lodge Trek connects all the four of the main valleys close to Everest. Leaving Namche Bazaar, the 17,530-foot Renjo La is the first of the high passes and offers jaw-dropping views down to …
What is the hiking distance between Lukla and Everest Base Camp?
The trek from Lukla (9,200 feet) to Mount Everest Base Camp (17,500 feet) is approximately 38.5 miles (62 kilometers) one-way. To allow for extra acclimatization, sightseeing and day hiking, One World Trekking’s time-tested Everest Base Camp Lodge Trek itinerary allows for 8 days to hike up to Base Camp and this includes an acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (11,200 feet) …