Pike Peak Trek
6640 04/05/2015 Trekking 178 /Mount Everest (8848 m), being the highest mountain in the world, has always been the 'hot cake' for the professional climbers as well as any mountain aspirant. Every year, the visitors from different parts of the world visit Nepal with a prime motive of trekking. Everest Region boasts to anchor the world highest mountains like, the Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Aba Dablam and many more.
'Sagarmatha' is the Nepalese name for Everest. The Sagarmatha National Park, located in eastern Nepal, encapsulates significant portion of the Himalayas including the southern half of Mount Everest. The park was created in July 19, 1976 and in 1979 it was inscribed as a natural world heritage site. The term “Sagarmatha†is a combination of two Sanskrit words, viz. "Sagar†which means sky and matha, meaning forehead or head. Sagarmatha is the modern Nepali name for Mount Everest.
Sherpas are the major inhabitants in the Everest region. Hence on every overnight halt, you will have the privilege to enjoy the warm Sherpa hospitality. The journey in Everest region is always very enticing as it keeps you mulling over what next surprise you could be greeted with....would it be the Yetis??? Well, that's a highly ambitious anticipation! But yes, with the association of the mountain geniuses (Sherpas) along the journey, you will have this "feel at home" feeling, despite the challenging trails, capricious weather and freezing temperatures.
If you are one of those mettlesome trekkers, seeking a gutsy venture in the Himalayas, the Everest region is your Mecca! Marron Treks has meticulously crafted some thrilling trips to this mountain hemmed region and one of them is Pike Peak .
Pike Peak trek takes you to the foothills of Khumbu region offering scintillating mountainous vistas of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Gaurishankar, Mt. Numbur, Mt. Thamserku etc. The sunrise and sunset view on the Himalayas is the gravity of this trek. The trekking route has been recently discovered and is not usually flocked with trekkers. Any age group with a generic fitness level can good enough for the trek. Ascending to the Pike Peak at a meager 4645m, you can witness the jaw-dropping view of the surrounding snow-capped giants. As you walk along the beautiful remote “off the tourist tracksâ€, you are certain to stumble upon the hidden wonders of the Himalayas and relish the warm and cordial Himalayan hospitality and rich culture. The region is an abode to the multifarious floras and faunas, including five different species of lusty rhododendrons. Trekking during the Spring and Autumn gives you the opportunity to witness Sherpa festivals - Dumjee and Mani Rimdu respectively, in which the monks perform bizarre mask dances.
Pike Peak Trek might not take you to the soaring altitudes, but it definitely caters the wonderful experience of a wholesome adventurous trek.
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