It is near Namche Bazaar, in front of a 3D model of the Khumbu region, where early in the trek Sumitra holds court and points out the summits of the region: Everest stands at 8,849m (the ...

Trekking in the Himalaya is undoubtedly one of the most wondrous ... Stop by the HRA clinic in Pheriche for medical care and a lecture on altitude illness (there is also a clinic at Everest Basecamp).

KATHMANDU, March 28: The decision of the 'solo trekking' permit, which was closed by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), will not be applicable in the area of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.

That was really good." The trek was an 18-day journey to Mount Everest's Base Camp in Nepal with 10 of the CEO's university friends. The trip required hiking at an average elevation of more than 4,000 ...