Sunday, October 25, 2015

Mount Everest opens for business

Posted by Anup Baral October 25, 2015 :
Government of Nepal has opened Mount Everest to climbers for the first time since an earthquake-triggered avalanche in April killed 19 mountaineers and ended the popular spring climbing season.

Japanese climber Nobukazu Kuriki will be the first to attempt to scale the world’s highest peak since the quake. Nepal’s tourism minister, Kripasur Sherpa, gave Kuriki his climbing permit at a ceremony in Kathmandu on Sunday.Trekking is famous for Everest Base Camp Trekking as well as peak climbing. The prominent magnetisms of this area are the majestic mountains, the high mountain villages, the isolated monasteries, and the local Sherpa peoples. This area includes the highest mountain in the world, Everest at 8848m, as measured by the height of its summit above sea level. The mountain, which is part of the Himalaya range in High Asia, is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China and many of the world's 8000m peaks such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. Nearness to the Khumbu region requires either a week walk or a flight to Lukla. Everest regions become the demanding trekking destination for its fascination natural scenery and it boasts many more spectacular and beautiful mountains, as well as some of the most rewarding trekking route not found anywhere in the world. Because of rewarding and unique Sherpa villages and monasteries, this region gets it popularity all over the world. The main goal of many trekkers is the Everest Base Camp at an elevation of about 5340m. From Everest Base Camp you will have the spectacular views of Mt.Everest. Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations for trekkers who would opt for an incredible trekking experience while enjoying its natural splendor.

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