Everest’s daunting summit soars so high that trekking to its base camp (17,590') is still an adventure of the highest sort. Join National Geographic on a 14-day Himalayan trek to Everest’s Southern Face Base Camp through some of the world’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Spend two days discovering the historic treasures of Kathmandu. Stay in villages set against soaring, jagged pinnacles; get to know the unique culture of the Sherpa; and walk trails lined with
Mani stones, engraved with Tibetan Buddhist prayers. Discover remote mountain monasteries and learn about the Sherpa’ spiritual perspective on the mountains they call home.
-Trek to the foot of breathtaking Everest, the world’s highest mountain.
-Set out on challenging hikes to Kala Pattar (18,192'), Nangkartshang Peak (16,672'). and Everest Base Camp (17,590').
-Explore Sherpa villages and the ancient Thami and Tengboche monasteries.
-Visit a school established by Sir Edmund Hillary in the mountain village of Khumjung.
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