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Everest Base Camp holidays are so popular – this part of the world’s rooftop is utterly spectacular. Stunning scenery aside, the highlight of many travellers’ Everest base camp holidays is meeting the smiling, welcoming locals, and racing the locals who trek at three times your speed!
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The scenery was majestic - most humbling. The warmth of the local people lifted your spirits during tricky times and the dynamic of the group was awesome... So hard, mentally and physically, but worth every single step. Would do it again in a heart beat. 
(more)It was fantastic! I had a beautiful and relaxing time (even though it was a physical challenge. My guide was knowledgeable and fun and I met some great people along the way!
(more)Walking through so many contrasting landscapes was just amazing and something that I will remember forever. (more)Seeing and interacting with the people who live in the Everest/Himalaya region was the most memorable part. (more)We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
It's tempting to think of your porters or guides as heroic individuals who trek up Kilimanjaro or to Everest Base Camp carrying two packs, while wearing flip flops and cast off sweaters with no discomfort. Whilst many porters and guides do have indeed have incredible strength and stamina, it is fair or responsible for tourists and tour companies to take advantage of often impoverished local people in this way? Find out more in this Everest base camp article.
China’s plans to build a road to the Everest slopes to open the area up to tourism, despite fears that Everest is already overcrowded, has caused controversy around the world. Not only would a road put further pressure on the area’s unique wildlife and habitats (known for example for being the home of the endangered and elusive snow leopard) but it would also mean further repression for the local Tibetans. Find out more in this Everest base camp article.
