The world’s tallest mountain is once again open to visitors as the trekking season begins and adventurers flock to hike up to Everest’s iconic Base Camp.
Perhaps the most famous trek in the world, the Everest Base Camp route, rising up through the Himalayas to 5,364metres is tackled by tens of thousands of tourists every year. No wonder trekking companies say it is their best-seller.
But you don’t have to follow the crowds – there are plenty of amazing hiking routes around the world.
Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattaar, Nepal
Gokyo Lakes Trek Nepal
Highlands of Ethiopia, Africa
John Muir Trail, USA
Huayhuash Circuit, Peru
Bungle Bungles Picaninny Gorge Trek, Australia
Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Source: dailymail