Everest Base Camp [Nepal] [South Base Camp]
Text, photographs, and videos by Mr. Sachin Vaidya Mount Everest is the highest mountain on earth. Everest Base Camp [Nepal] is at an elevation of 17,585 ft. In the past, Everest Base Camp [Nepal] was at Gorak Shep [16,962 ft.]. However with passage of time, it had moved ahead. Trekkers' base camp was different than that of mountaineers' base camp. Trekkers were not allowed to visit mountaineers' base camp. I visited Everest Base Camp [EBC] [Nepal] during May 2016 as a fixed departure trek organized by Hill and Trails, Mumbai. Ours was a group of six trekkers and a group leader. Nepalese tour manager also accompanied the group. I hereby present day to day account of the same. My prime intention is to share my photographs accompanied by brief description. My videos are non-professional and they serve the purpose of reviving my memories. Blog readers may skip the same. Day 1 The first day involved travel from Mumbai to Kathmandu [4,290 ft.] by direct flight. Day 2 The secon...