Trekking to Everest Base Camp, Nepal travel
>> Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Everest Base Camp is actually two base camps located in the Mount Everest . These camps are on opposite sides of Mount Everest. South Base Camp at an altitude of 5364 meters located in Nepal and the North Base Camp with an altitude of 5545 meters located in Tibet. South Base Camp can be accessed only by trekking and supplies are usually transported Alyuda sherpas with yaks. The North Base Camp has vehicle access, at least in the summer months. This trip to Nepal and in particular Everst Base Camp has been one of my best experiences with a backpack. And not just because the place is reached, which both had read and had caused much intrigue me, but how to get there.Besides being an extreme point, Everest hides much magic behind each of its nearly nine thousand meters . Sagamartha, which in Nepali means "forehead of heaven" - or Chomolungma - "Mother of the Universe" in Tibetan, are two of its biggest names. The mountain was first climbed in 1953 by Edmund Hillary (Neozalandés) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepali). Since then, about five thousand people have risen to the top of the world (and about 500 have lost their lives there).Some people claim that Everest is the highest mountain on Earth , but the volcano Mauna Kea in Hawaii (10.203m rising from the ocean). Nor is the summit of Everest the point farthest from the center of the earth, honor that belongs to the Chimborazo volcano in Ecuador, for two little feet. What nobody can argue is that its peak-to 8848m above sea level is the highest point of the planet and therefore the coveted goal of thousands of climbers from around the world.
While climbing Mount Everest is in the hands of very few, which itself is available to all is the way to the base camp of the mountain. This is a unique journey, challenging and very complete. It is also the perfect place to unwind. Of course, this is a remote place - he had never taken so long to get somewhere, but to everyone.The most common form of this trip is to fly by plane from Kathmandu to Lukla at 2860m. Once we landed there, the asphalt of the runway will be the last we see in several days: no more roads and tracks. The only thing ahead is a path of stones. Broken ground so that not even a mountain bike can break through.
From Lukla takes about a week to reach the base camp of Everest. The trek is not too hard in terms of miles of the stages, but it is true that there are ledges demanding and we have to be careful with altitude. It is very important to go slowly and stop two nights 3500m and 4200m just about to acclimatize well. Acclimatization is the process by which our body produces extra red blood cells to adapt to the reduced availability of oxygen is at higher altitudes.When you do not acclimatize properly, it appears the so-called " altitude sickness "or altitude sickness. To avoid this, it is best to ascend very slowly (it is recommended not to sleep 600m higher than the previous night) and rehydrate much. A slight headache is a normal symptom. If pain increases or worsen symptoms (dizziness, nausea, vomiting, severe pain) it would be advisable to lose altitude until symptoms subside. Altitude sickness is not treated in time can become pulmonary or cerebral edema, which often is synonymous with death.
Accommodation along the entire route is widely used through simple "lodges" or "tea houses". Generally, slept free and we paid for our dinner and our breakfast (about 6 € for both meals). If you pay the accommodation, prices range between 0.5 € and 2 € maximum (two people). You see, this is a really cheap trip. I also surprised by the friendliness of the people Serphos, always attentive and respectful .
Once you reach the Everest base camp, you can not see the top of the highest mountain in the world. And for that a week of walking?, You may ask. Do not be alarmed. Icefall itself Khumbu glacier you will plug in sight, but
You can walk up to the summit of Kala Patthar, a 5550m peak from which you can enjoy magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse.To make the trek more complete, you can cross the mountain pass "Cho" and visit the village of Gokyo with its lakes. From Gokyo Ri you can enjoy magnificent views of Everest. You can also extend the trek from Lukla to Jiri walk -5 days extra, something that we did and highly recommend it: a green landscape with areas of rainforest, and passes through towns with lots of authentic charm.
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The monastery of Santa Maria del Poblet is located at the foot of the slopes of the mountains of Prades, in the wine lands of the Priory. Natural Area is from 1984 National Interest. The Latin name derives from the mall (Populetum). The monastery of Poblet is an impressive architectural and major monuments monastic Spain and Europe. In the monastery of Poblet is the tomb of James I the Conqueror .Poblet Monastery stands as an example of Cistercian art . The architectural complex consists of three enclosed by a wall, which also includes a garden, the walled enclosure and a large central courtyard. It was built between the XII and XIII. Cistercian monasteries were located in unpopulated and unspoiled land, but always near bodies of water, which the monks become fertile and productive land, developing agricultural innovations that eventually even the Cistercians make the largest agricultural engineers of the time.The royal monastery Vimbodí or monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet is a part, along with the monastery of Santa Creus and the monastery of monks Vallbona of them, of all Cistercian monasteries that were established in New Catalonia in the second half of the twelfth century as an instrument of reorganization and recruitment of new lands conquered by the Crown of Aragon to the Muslims. In the late eleventh century (1098) a group of Benedictine monks founded the monastery of Citeaux and the Cistercian in Burgundy (France), where he tried a new way to live the Rule of St. Bernard, with a desire to return to the origins and seek greater austerity and detachment from the world. He was born Cistercian order.At the time of peak of the monastery s. XIV had jurisdiction over seven baronies, which encompassed 60 villages. The library is one of the jewels of the monastery with the donation of the library of Peter III (1380) and later with Peter Anonio of Aragon, Duke of Cardona, viceroy of Naples (1680), although you can not visit without an appointment in advance. We could see that there are monks working on it. Although throughout the visit you run into any monk, indeed, when you have to eat close the rooms destined for it. Below you can see a photo of the room.Enriched with various grants, reached its zenith in the fourteenth century, and its total decay and neglect in 1835 as a result of the confiscation of Mendizabal. In 1930 he began its restoration in 1935 so that he could rededicate the church to worship, and in 1940 returned to his abbey of monks. Not all places can be visited, to be used by agencies in closing the deal again Cistercian monastery.One thing that surprised me the visit was to learn that the monastery of Poblet is the tomb of James I the Conqueror, because like everything I have studied its history Valencia in many courses ... and could not remember. Jaume I's tomb is in the royal tomb of the monastery of Poblet, Tarragona. Don Jaume I the Conqueror (Jaime I the Conqueror) died and Valencia, July 27, 1276, sixty-eight years old, shortly after issuing the will that divided his vast kingdom between his sons Peter III ( Aragon, Catalonia and Valencia) and James II (Balearic Islands, Roussillon and Montpellier). The remains of James I lie the royal tomb of the monastery of Poblet, Tarragona, a monument of XII century. Peter III was the Ceremonious who decided that the rulers of the Crown of Aragon would to eternity in this cloister, and he built a royal pantheon each side of the altar. On the left lies Jaume I and his wife.In the monastery you can visit the Abbey of Poblet winery and taste some of the famous wines of Priorat . La Bodega Abbey de Poblet Monastery born from the desire to recover the winemaking tradition in his monastery, an ancient tradition, so characteristic of the Cistercian Order , which began in Burgundy and linked with a single variety of grapes: Pinot Noir , a variety delicate and difficult, which causes soft and elegant wine, unique in its fineness and away, for its style, any other known red wine. This variety is unusual in our country, on the other.
At the edge of National Park Timanfaya , Lanzarote and on the Atlantic Ocean lies the village of El Golfo . It is a fishing village that was surrounded by lava in the eruptions of 1730-1736. The Gulf is the name of the village and also a crater cut in half by the sea, with a black sand beach and lagoon intense green fed by underground water from the sea (Pool of the click). The people of the Gulf is known for its restaurants. The local fishing is very good and as you can see the photos there are few tourists swimming in the Atlantic Ocean . In fact the whole west coast of the island of Lanzarote is very rugged and funds are very dangerous because the sea has not yet had time to erode the banks from the recent (geologically speaking) volcanic eruptions.The excursion to the town of Gulf worthwhile, not only for its restaurants, but along the way to go.The people of the Gulf is on the edge of Timanfaya National Park and on the way the people can see through the sea volcanoes and lava flows.We ate at the Blue Sea Restaurant , food, local fish and potatoes with mojo verde and mojo picon , a little more bite and a wine cellar of Lanzarote. The price was38 euros per person. It was not cheap but worth it.The beaches are black sand and a windy day, Lanzarote is very common in the other hand, is not recommended bathing water ... the photos do not invite it, right?On its beaches can be found olivine , semi-precious stones with which local artisans with original design jewelry. We entertained a while picking up some small olivine.
The Morella Castle is a fortification of the thirteenth century Islamic architecture of medieval architecture with reforms. This placed the name of the people of the same name in the province of Castellón. The Morella Castle is located in a valley amid mountain overlooking the river Bergantes, a major step between the coast and the valley of the Ebro Morella and its castle is an interesting weekend excursion.Morella Castle controls the Ports comerce. The castle was done as I said in the Islamic period. It is surrounded by peaks of 1.00 and the 2,100 meters and Gúdur Peñagolosa. Geologically, the castle is a syncline hung, ie the veins of limestone and clay makes water storage container, which p nables withstand long sieges because there is enough water e. The water is filtered so many cavities that have been used since prehistoric times.In the Islamic era (417-1231) was besieged on several occasions but could not be conquered. The historical importance of the castle at the time cristina is given by its position in the geographical center of the Corona de Aragon, Zaragoza halfway between Valencia and Palma and Barcelona almost. Furthermore, it was the only castle in the hands of the crown for many miles round, since all the nearby territory was in the hands of the military orders (Templars, Calatrava, hospital, Montesano ...). Jaime I the Conqueror and worth manisfestó both as a county and could only be in the hands of the king.All residents of the region, including small feudal lords had to pay the tax for murs i Valls works and castle walls, which needed constant maintenance because of war and natural defect. In return, all the inhabitants of the region were entitled toshelter in case of armed conflict. Due to its geological structure the castle was virtually impregnable by frontal attack.The Franciscans came to Morella late thirteenth century following the request of the judges of the king in 1270. They created the Convent of San Francisco, above we can see a picture of the columns of the cloister. In this convent were kept the books and the common money of the district. The building is Gothic.
The Papagayo beach, on the island of Lanzarote is one of the most pristine beaches on the island. It is framed in a series of beaches south of the island, separated by cliffs, Playa Mujeres, Playa del Pozo, Playa de la Cera, Conger Cove and the aforementioned Playa del Papagayo. They are easy to access but must pay a few euros to enter this area of the island.The Papagayo beach is about 4 km from Playa Blanca, near Punta del Papagayo, most southern point of Lanzarote, Canary Islands . This beach is one of the most beautiful to visit, even worth going windy day because it's a pretty cove or beach closed. It has a couple of bars at the top with reasonable prices. Clear waters, white sand, the climate of the Canary Islands ... what more could you want? Maybe something less than people, so if we go in high season, from our travel blog , we recommend you visit and then go for any of the nearby beaches, but open to the sea and wind, but quieter.This white sand beach and clear water is certainly a must on the island of Lanzarote.This area has been declared a Nature Monument in 1994 and slut protection zone and, as mentioned in the road leading to this area is a barrier in the car if we have to pay a few euros and free when we cycle.
As part of our trip to Peru and Bolivia will visit the salt mines of Maras . The Salt Mines are located 40 kilometers from Cuzco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas . These mines have been exploited since pre-Inca and consist of about 3000 wells. Once the water is evaporated the salt to be processed and consumed. It was an interesting part of our way back from Machu Picchu to Cuzco. We set free by hiring a taxi driver for a few dollars. He was completely at our disposal, or nearly so, because ...at times, picking up people if our record was coming to them to carry in the back of the truck, although they offered to pass before us, not accepted.The advice of this travel blog : it is better to first see around Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the last stage to see Machu Picchu , for after Machu Picchu else is never enough.
