While only the world's best, craziest and most experienced mountaineers ever have the opportunity to actually climb Mount Everest, it is not impossible for regular Joes with a taste for adventure travel to get close to the main event. Individuals who enjoy trekking, hiking and are interested in planning a trip to a far-flung destination, should consider traveling to Himalaya, Nepal.
Adventurers without the experience or money (it can cost more than $60,000 for a guided trek) to climb Everest should instead hike to the base camp. The best part about this sort of trip, besides the fact that travelers will be able to keep all their fingers and toes, is that you still get the experience of witnessing the majesty of the mountain. Travelers who choose this adventure will also be able to brag that they got closer to its Everest's summit than most people ever do.
The hike to the Everest base camp can be completed in 10 days, though it is by no means an easy journey. The path travels over more than 60 miles of vertical terrain at altitudes reaching as high as 17,000 feet. As such, this trip should be embarked upon with a small group of dedicated adventure travelers.
Experience the most extreme adventures on the planet in Nepal
Posted on Thursday, July 21st, 2011
