Time really flies and how!! Six months ago, I decided to take a leap of faith and decided to go trekking. This might not sound exciting or adventurous and this was not the first time i went for trekking but to undertake a trek to the Everest Base Camp was really crazy.
After 12 days of trekking i successfully accomplished my mission on 28th February 2015 at the peak of afternoon at 13:45 pm. Behind this trek was a hidden motive to raise awareness among the youngsters about the importance of health. The trek went exactly as planned, yet was nothing like I’d envisioned. The temperature at the Base camp was -14 degree and because of the bad atmospheric pressure and winds blowing at a speed of 80km, i could only spend 30 minutes in Base Camp . It took me 7 days to reach the Base Camp from the place where i started my trek (Lukla) and the total trekking days were 11 nights and 12 days. The total distance trekked was almost 140 kilometers. The weather condition was totally bad and there was heavy snow fall for the three days and made it so difficult to return back . I hoisted my Project Banner at the Base camp with my guide Phurba Sherpa and i placed my banner in YETTI House at Gorekshep which is the last camp for all trekkers to mt. Everest. And After 5 days of trek i retuned back to Lukla and that marks the end of my trek. At Lukla from Tenzing Hilarry Airport i flew back to Kathmandu. Because of bad weather the International Airport was closed and i missed my flight . On 9th after opening the International Airport i flew to Delhi and from there to Cochin kerala, my home .
When I come to think of it now, I was not crazy but I underestimated the difficulty of trekking the Himalayas. The trail was like a roller coaster. You either go up or go down, making my journey descending as equally tired as ascending.
Its a great life experience and also realised The great importance of a strong health and will power which can face any critical situation and to move forward . there is only ONE AIM that to reach the destination Mt. Everest Base camp for a cause and there is no"shortcuts to Mountains". "tougher makes you tough". And i Did It After facing all the High Altitide health problms .
Over Every Mountain there is path although it may not been seen from the valley so i keep on moving to achieve my goal ..... If yes i can definitely you all can..
On the Behalf I would like to thank for all my whole Team and Supporters which helped me to Complete my Mission :
Mr. Sarath Kottikkal My best friend who supported as a backbone for the entire journey also my total programme coordinator to.
Mis. Jemy Johnson A great supporting friend for my project and my entire trip .
Mr. Nishes Thapa (Himaliyan Wonders) The total Operation manager of my Everest base camp trek .
Mr. Phurba Sherpa & Mr. Dragon The Sherpa guide and my potter Who guide me 11 nites and 12 days as a great support in every step to reach my destination and to complete my project .
My group Trekkers: Mr. Brad Willams , Mr. Heath Shepherd , Mis. Jas Jirvis , Mr. Norman Gaso & Mr, Rorie Norton .. You guys are great support to me and we r like one family and we all aim to one destination and we all made it.. # Backpackers forever
Dr. Sijil . K.S My medical and physical consultant.
Mr. Shinin Sunny My great supporter and My travel & Insurance monitor.
Mr. Eugin Morely (Kerala State Youth Welfare Board Member ) A great support from Eugin Sir for my Entire journey .
Anand Veliyath Mohan
A Journey Experience from kerala to Mt. Everest Base camp
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| Certificate of Achievement from Nepal Government |
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| Certificate from Himalyan wonders |
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| My Project Banner placed in YETTI HOME the last camp at Gorekshep |
