World 1 Highest Mountain for Adventure
In the world, there are fourteen (14) Eight thousand meters above mountain peaks. Above all Mount Everest is the number one world 1 highest mountain for adventure. The height of Mt. Everest is 8848.86m or 29031.7 ft. The highest peak is located in the Himalayas in the eastern region of Nepal specifically in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal.
Mount Everest has 02 base camps, the north base camp is in Tibet (China) and the south base camp is in Nepal. The height of Everest’s south base camp is 5364m / 17598ft, the nearest settlement village is Gorak shep which is 9.5 km walking and takes 2.5 hours.
Everest Base Camp Trekking Adventure
The adventure trek to the World 1 highest south base camp Everest closest airport is Lukla the elevation of Lukla is 2860m, and distance from Everest base camp to Lukla is 37.2 km. Lukla village is a famous entry point for adventure trekkers and climbers. Kathmandu to Lukla is a 35-minute flight. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. Before performing Everest base camp helicopter tours, treks, or expeditions people have to fly to Kathmandu and then take a helicopter to Lukla.
Trek distance from Lukla to Everest base camp is 65km. It will take 06 to 09 days trekking. Everest base camp short trek is always recommended to be done with the Guide. Helicopter return trek packages are perfect Everest trek packages to save time and avoid the same trail return. The trekking package can be customized according to your wishes and holiday time. We offer a tailor-made itinerary for every one of our valuable guests according to their wishlist
How to get to Everest base camp?
- Lukla to Everest base camp 07 days trekking
- Helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Everest base camp 1hour 30min without stops.
- Lukla to Everest base camp in a helicopter takes 20 min.
A helicopter tour is an easy and comfortable journey anyone can take the helicopter to Kala Patthar landing, group helicopter tour, family helicopter tour, honeymoon tour, and adventure helicopter tour to explore the life of Himalayan sceneries, rivers, and glaciers.
What can you do at Lukla before the Everest base camp trek starts?
Firstly, Lukla is a Himalayan sherpa village and the altitude of Lukla is 2860m. Lukla is famous for not only being Gateway to Mt.Everest it is also famous for being the most adventurous airport for landing and taking off. Often adventure lovers come not only for the trek to Everest base camp and to fly in and out from Lukla. Trekkers also come for helicopter tours from Lukla to Everest base, Namche bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Kala Patthar, Gokyo valley, and Mera peak. Island peak base camp and many more.
Before the trek starts trekkers could acclimatize, explore Buddhist culture, world-famous Sherpa people village, Monastery, Sherpa culture, locals food testing, and get high altitude friendly equipment.
To avoid the high altitude recommended by experts, trek slowly with acclimatization.
Lukla and Namche Bazaar and Dingboche village are the perfect places for acclimatization during the Everest expedition and Mount Everest base camp trek.
Furthermore, By following the principle of high altitude “Climb High and Sleep Low” the chances of getting altitude sickness is rare. Our guides are well-trained and professional and will follow this principle.
Top 14 World Highest Peaks
- Everest 8848.86 m / 29028ft (world 1st highest mountain is in Nepal)
- K2 8611m / 28250ft
- Kanchenjunga 8586 m / 28169ft
- Lhotse 8516 m / 27940ft
- Makalu 8463m / 27766ft
- Cho Oyu 8201m / 26906ft
- Dhaulagiri 8167m / 26795ft
- Manaslu 8163 m / 26781ft
- Nanga Parbat 8125m / 26660ft
- Annapurna I 8091m / 26545ft
- Gasherbrum I 8068m / 26469ft
- Broad Peak 8047m / 26400ft
- Gasherbrum II 8035m / 26362ft
- Shishapangma 8012m / 26285ft
How many eight thousand mountain peaks are in Nepal?
“Top of the world” Nepal has 08 over eight thousand mountain peaks in Nepal among 14. Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Lhotse are the first, second, and third highest peaks situated in Nepal (UIAA) recognized and all are above eight thousand meters and located in the Nepal Himalayan range.
Expedition to 1 highest mountain peak in the world Mt. Everest.
Mount Everest’s height is 8848.86m, its dream destination for climbers around the globe.
For the Everest expedition, adventure climbers need to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek with acclimatization follow the Edmond Hillary classic route, Namche bazaar, Tengboche Lobuche and EBC. Moreover, To climb the world’s highest peak you must have climbing experience and try to climb famous trekking peaks Mera peak, Island peak, Lobuche peak, and Mt.Amadablam.
The best time for expeditions to Mount Everest is spring, April to June as well as Autumn months.
The climber needs 60 days time including one month at base camp acclimatization. Climbing high and sleeping low is the best method to avoid altitude sickness. The local Shera guides are the heroes of the climbing and they are very professional climbers. in addition, they are the perfect companion to take on to Mt. Everest Expedition for you.
Recent world record
Mr. Nirma Purja, the person who climbed all 14 highest mountain peaks over 8000m in the shortest time of 07 months including the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest.
Life Himalaya Trekking, our company, is a local trek company managing trekking, expedition, tours, and climbing services in European standards and at a reasonable price. Also, If you are looking to trek to Everest base camp and return back by helicopter to Kathmandu, contact us. We operate our packages with luxury accommodation, our team will make your dream come true. Last but not the least, We also operate expeditions to any high Himalayas mountain peak in Nepal.
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