The trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp in Nepal is an incredible adventure in itself, taking you from Kathmandu to the base of the world’s tallest mountain. And Shwetaa Khanduri just completed the trek
Actor, model, athlete and all-round inspirational actress, Shwetaa Khanduri made the grueling long trek from Kathmandu to Mt. Everest Base Camp. The famed Mt. Everest Base Camp trek typically takes you from Kathmandu (Lukla) to the base camp, which lies around 5,364 meters above sea level.
Describing the liberating feeling of finally reaching Mt. Everest Base Camp, Shwetaa says “It felt unreal. For a second I was so overwhelmed that I actually did this. My mother in her young days always wanted to trek but unfortunately she couldn’t do it so when I told her about it she was over the moon. The feeling of achieving the unachievable makes it even more special. I am glad I made my parents proud”
She left for the trek on the 22nd of April via a flight from Mumbai to reach Kathmandu. Reflecting on a journey, she says “Basically our trip started on the 23rd of April. We had to travel from Kathmandu to Ramechhap which was followed by a 6-7 hours of road travel to the airport. Half the people of the trip reached Lukla a day prior which made things tough for us, however we were very excited & looking forward to commence our journey. We reached Lukla on the 24th morning”
Shweta started her trek on the 24th morning “We had to start the minute we landed because we had to cover for the lost time so our first trek was straight for 16kms. We continued to trek for 7 days continuously to Mt. Everest base camp” she further adds “The journey was literally breathtaking, I was short on breath because of the altitude which didn’t stop me from reaching my destination. I even fell sick during my journey but my drive to reach Mt. Everest Base Camp took over every difficulty. I would like to thank Boots & Crampons & Romail Barthwal sir for inspiring & motivating us through the journey”
Calling it a memorable journey, Shweta lost her way back to her accommodation, Tea House because of the snowfall “I lost my way back which was scary. It was snowing due to which we lost the traces of our track, however we managed to find our way back” she adds “That moment was scary but now that I think, it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life”
The fact remains that this is one of the most grueling treks for non-professionals. And for Shweta to complete this trek (and look good while at it) is a testament to her willpower should be an inspiration to anyone who believe that “you can do anything, if you believe in it”
