Walk in the footsteps of the great mountaineers as you retrace their route up into the heart of the Himalayas and face to face with the breathtaking Mount Everest. As you slowly climb higher into the mountains you pass though the villages of the friendly Sherpa people who have been grazing their Yak herds here for centuries. Along the way you will have the opportunity to experience the regions Buddhist culture including a visit to the famous Tengboche Monastery. The highlight of this trip will be climbing to the top of Kala Pathar (5545m) to watch the sun slowly light up the panorama of mountains and the summit of the works highest peak, Mount Everest.