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One of the most spectacular treks in the world is the Everest Base Camp Trek. This journey will take you through jaw dropping scenery within souring Himalayan peaks, as well as Buddhist monasteries to the highest mountain in the world, Everest.

The trip can start at Jiri at the foot of the high Himayala or Lukla, which can be reach by plane from Kathmandu. The route from Jiri is very beautiful with Nepali villages and rice paddies. The real trek begins at Namche Bazzare, among very high Himalayan peaks.

It is extremely wise to spend a day or two at Namche Bazzare to help the body acclimatize to high altitudes, as altitude sickness can be a real danger. Trekkers can walk up to Tyangboche Monastery and back in one day, this will help the body adjust.

There are a few different treks in this region of Nepal. One is to head directly to Everest Base camp and back. Another way is to head to Gokyo Ri from Namche Bazarre. Gokyo provides better views over the Everest massive, trekkers can then head over the Chola pass for more magnificent views and connect with the base camp trail; head to base camp and return to Namche from there. The whole trek will take between one and two months, although trekkers can stay there for longer if they want to explore further.

A guide and porters can be arranged in Kathmandu at a variety of reputable trek organizers. It is also possible to trek independently, but it is not recommended to go trekking to Gokyo Ri and the Chola Pass individually.

Do an online search for Everest Base Camp Trek companies in Kathmandu, as they will be able to provide further advice and help to prepare a truly spectacular experience.