A Trip to Mount Everest

A trip to Mount Everest is an extensive tour which would require special preparation and would not be as simple as a "weekend" tour. Usually such a trip takes more than a week’s time but for those who love mountains and trekking, it is a magnanimous event. Where professional mountaineers are concerned, they take their gear with them and pay hefty charges to scale the mountain.

But not all mountaineers would opt for scaling the mountain. There is a onetime license for every individual which can be as high as $25000. Add to this the cost of the gear and oxygen and one can easily see an expenditure exceeding $40000 for an attempt to reach the summit.

Mount Everest is one of the most majestic places on the planet. It can be viewed distinctly from the base during the months between April and June. One can also visit the site to start climbing between September and October.

One can visit the Mount Everest Nature Reserve on the way and driving with endless twists and turns, and hairpin bends for 100km before reaching the campig base of Mt.Everest.

In the middle of the way, then go on to the Gula Pass which is the first focal point where Mount Everest is viewed. It stands at a height of 5200 meters.

The Rongbu, one of the highest monasteries in the world, it lies at the base of the Rongbuk Glacier.

The last leg of the journey starts here and ends at the base camp of Mount Everest. From there on, only professional climbers are allowed in with gear to go and scale Everest.

All others can scale a hill and behold the magnificent spectacle in front of their eyes. There are not many experiences as mind boggling as viewing one of the most beautiful yet equally dangerous places in the world.