Khumbu Glacier Adventure

Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 21st November 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Adventure Holidays

If you fancy something a bit adventurous you should look no further than a trip to Khumbu Glacier in Nepal, which is one of the longest ice fields in the world (Lambert Glacier in Antartica is the biggest at a length of nearly 440 miles). Stretching from Everest towards the Nepalese plains your trip to Khumbu starts at base camp which is a tough and demanding climb but not technical and should not be beyond most competent walkers.

Exodus Travel are currently offering this trip and say:

“At 5400 metres the camp is the starting point for many of the expeditions to take on the summit of Everest, but the view from the camp up towards the peak across the Khumbu icefall is breathtaking. For years trekkers and walkers have argued about the differences between the Annapurnas and the Everest region. The simple answer is they are both magnificent yet different and if the former has the sanctuary and the view from Poon Hill and beyond, Everest has Base Camp. What they both have is the fabulous warm hospitality of the Nepalis and the superb service on the trek be it staying in tea houses, camping or lodges.”

Giant crevasses and shards of vivid blue ice traverse the glacier making this one of the most unforgettable trips (if a little uncomfortable) you will ever take. 

19 day trips include a 13 night trek to Everest Base Camp starting from £1,182 ($1,900) including flights.

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