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The trek to base camp is a lifetime event for some people and alwaysa highlight for Everest climbers. There are no paved roads as the routeenters the Sagarmatha National Park. The Park is about 450 square milesand includes Everest, Ama swiss replica watches Dablam and many other peaks. It is an UNESCOWorld Heritage Site and the entrance fee is a bargain USD$13.84. About3500 Sherpas call the area home.The tea houses will be full once again and the local Nepaleseenjoying the business that comes from climbers and trekkers.
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