Actor, model, athlete and all-around inspirational actress, Shwetaa Khanduri made the grueling long trek from Kathmandu to Mt. Everest Base ...
Actor, model, athlete and all-around 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 22nd April via a flight from Mumbai to reach Kathmandu. Reflecting on a journey, she says, " Our trip started on 23rd April. We had to travel from Kathmandu to Ramechhap, followed by 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 commencing our journey. We reached Lukla on 24th morning,
Shwetaa started her trek on 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 16 km. 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, Shwetaa 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 Shwetaa to complete this trek (and look good while at it) is a testament to her willpower and should inspire anyone who believes that "you can do anything, if you believe in it".
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