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We’ve all been thrilled by movies and TV shows where the characters have to avoid triggering ingenious booby traps. While some of them seem too far-fetched to be true, we can find some evidence that real-life traps have inspired on-screen creations. 

The Flooded Vault in Money Heist

The idea of being inside a heavily protected bank vault is a recurring theme in the entertainment industry, from movies like 2008’s The Bank Job to casino games at sites like Paddy Power. The options for trying online roulette at Paddy’s include Gold Vault Roulette, where a live dealer is located inside a studio designed like a vault. Gold bars are added to randomly chosen numbers to provide multipliers but the rest of the gameplay is based on standard roulette rules.

Bank vaults also feature heavily in the Spanish Netflix show Money Heist, where the gang enter the most secure vaults to carry out daring raids. The third season introduced a bank vault that gets flooded with water, leading some viewers to believe that the series was now getting too far-fetched. Yet, it’s been revealed by Screen Rant that this booby trap is based on a Bank of Spain security system that’s even more complicated and fills the vault with water from Madrid’s most famous fountain.

The Mysterious Chinese Tomb with Rivers of Mercury

You’ve probably heard of the Terracotta Army that was uncovered in China in the 1970s. This vast army of over 8,000 pottery figures was created to protect the First Qin Emperor in the afterlife. However, you might not know that the Emperor’s main tomb is still sealed. One reason for not opening this tomb and discovering its treasures is that we don’t currently have the technology to avoid them being damaged instantly by exposure to air. The Terracotta soldiers were originally painted, but the paint peeled off quickly once they were brought outside.

Another fascinating theory for the tomb not yet being opened is that rivers of flowing mercury were created inside the tomb. The legend brings to mind the type of booby trap that movie adventurers like Indiana Jones and Benjamin Franklin Gates need to avoid since mercury is highly toxic. This analysis by Chemistry World suggests it’s unlikely that the tomb contains a lot of mercury, but the legend of a booby-trapped chamber containing fabulous treasures is hard to resist.    

Are Egyptian Tombs Booby-Trapped?

The idea of exploring Egyptian tombs and uncovering amazing artefacts has been part of the entertainment industry for a long time. 1984’s Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced the idea of solving puzzles and overcoming obstacles to millions of movie fans but were any of the traps realistic?

Opinion is divided over whether this type of mechanism was ever used in Ancient Egypt. Reports occasionally surface of mysterious chambers or objects in the pyramids or other archaeological sites. However, with no concrete evidence of this, for the moment anything we see in movies is nothing more than an educated guess.

Some booby traps shown in the entertainment industry are based on real-life examples, while others have been created out of the blue. As researchers discover more about the traps used by different cultures in the past, we can hope to see them incorporated into popular culture.

Mount Everest is the ultimate epitome of magnificence and beauty when it comes to the natural beauty of Nepal and the world. Many nature lovers and mountaineers regard it a matter of great honor to conquer a trek around the tallest peak of 8848m, which is why the trek to Everest Base Camp is renowned as the journey to the roof of the world. The Mount Everest Base Camp trek offers more delight and surprises than you can imagine. If you plan to embark on this prestigious trip, we want to ensure you relish all the mesmerizing beauty and incredible thrill the trek offers. In this blog, we try to serve as a brief guide for your beautiful trek to the Everest Base Camp region.

What is Everest Base Camp Trek?

Everest Base Camp Trek or EBC Trek is a world-class trek that leads you to the base of Mount Everest, where mountaineers establish a base camp for further ascending to the supreme top. The adventurous Everest trek brings you closer to the highest snow-capped mountains of the Everest region, situated in the Solukhumbu district on the border of Nepal and Tibet. As an EBC trekker, you will cover a total distance of 125 kilometers in this adventurous trip. Your lifetime opportunity to gain a distinct and closer view of mountain paradise, in other words.

The ultimate destination of the trek is the lap of the extraordinary Mount Everest, known as Everest Base Camp. When you arrive at the camp, a heavenly world of tough Sherpa people of the Himalayas welcomes you to dive into their ethnic culture and traditions. The Sherpas are the ultimate mountain climbers; they have broken numerous world records for conquering the highest peaks in the world. One of the most beautiful parts of the trek is Sagarmatha National Park, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where you will hike to experience the natural spirit of this region through observation of flora and fauna, like snow leopards and Himalayan peasants, protected in the park.

The trek is an excellent opportunity to walk on incredible trails. Not just that, imagine visiting religious monasteries in pure and pristine vibes!

Major Highlights:

• Rewarding view and landscape
• Exploration of Sherpa towns- Namche Bazaar and Lukla
• Exploration of Sherpa culture and traditions
• Pangbouche and Tengboche Monasteries
• Kalapathar viewpoint
• Resting on the lap of the highest peak
• Hiking through Sagarmatha National Park

Everest Base Camp Trek Route in a glimpse

• The ultimate journey to the roof of the world starts from Lukla, where you arrive via flight from Ramechhap, i.e., 3-4 hours’ drive from Kathmandu. Beginning from Lukla, you will walk down to the lively Sherpa hub called Namche Bazaar after crossing a few suspension bridges and picturesque villages inhabited by Sherpa people. 
• As you trek further, you will visit many ancient monasteries in Pangbouche and Tengbouche for a spiritual experience, as well as immerse in the divine beauty of nature.
• In your next destination, you will witness the remarkable beauty of Kala Patthar at 18,520 feet above sea level. 
• From Kala Patthar, the highest point of the trail, you’re ready to welcome the grand view of Mount Everest, standing tall in its remarkable glory.
• After reaching the Everest Base Camp, it is time to relax and enjoy your time exploring the Khumbu glacier. By this time, you get enough sense of acclimatization, and you may truly acknowledge and appreciate the beauty and spiritual connection of the trip.

Challenges of EBC Trek

Physical challenge: The main physical challenges of the trek to Everest Base Camp are weather and acclimatization at the high altitudes. Ensure you have enough suitable and comfy clothes in your backpack to withstand varying degrees of temperature in the inconstant weather while trekking the Everest region As you ascend higher up to the mountains, it’s a good idea to acclimatize slowly to prevent altitude sickness.

Mental Challenge: As much as the Everest Base Camp trek is physically challenging, it is equally so mentally indeed. But, since the trekkers regard Mount Everest as a true gem among other mountains, they complete the journey with resilience and confidence despite challenges. Their aim of beholding the valuable Mount Everest in their eyes fills them with enthusiasm and courage.

Best seasons  

Pre-monsoon or spring and post-monsoon or autumn are the two favorable seasons for embarking on the Everest Base Camp trek. The first season falls in March, April, and May, and the second falls in late September and November. During these seasons, the sky is clear and you can enjoy the rewarding views of gorgeous mountains. For a safer and sounder trek and to avoid unnecessary hassles and unwanted dangers, it is recommended that you trek during the favorable seasons.

You can go for the Everest Base Camp trek between December and February, but be mindful that it comes with its challenges of cold night temperatures, heavy snowfall, route blockages, etc. So, if you want to cherish the Everest Base Camp memories for a lifetime, it is better to trek in the best seasons for a more comfortable Everest Base Camp trek.

Wait! Prepare before you go…

Excited for the amazing EBC trek? Prepare yourself well before you set out on this trek:

Build good stamina: If you’re not a trekker or a regular hiker, there are high chances that you might suffer physically along the way during the trekking duration. A few weeks or months before the trek, start practicing cardiovascular exercises, hiking, and endurance exercises for easy climbing during the trip.

Have trekking gear ready: A comfortable and insulated trek suit, proper hiking boots, a reliable backpack, and other necessary accessories are must-haves for a successful and happy trek.

Conclusion

The Everest Base Camp trek is extraordinary due to the glory of Mount Everest, the apple of the trekkers’ eyes. You might face unpredictable circumstances, but the rewarding views of mountains, flora and fauna, and spiritual experience in the religious sites make it worthwhile. Before you embark on this beautiful journey, please be informed about costs, kinds of available food, potential risks, etc.

For detailed information, you can always write to the trekking agency in Nepal.