Holiday to Nepal's Mount Everest 'will fulfil lifelong dream'

An adventurer has said climbing Mount Everest on a holiday to Nepal will fulfil a lifelong dream.

Pete Sunnucks, who works in aerospace, told the Birmingham Mail the May jaunt will see him team up with his pal from the Royal Marines Matt Snooks.

In preparation, they are set to scale Mount Aconcagua in Argentina in the coming months, according to the news provider.

The pair are hoping to raise cash for the John Thornton Young Achievers Fund – a charity set up in the name of a fallen serviceman and friend.

Regardless of the reason or inspiration for the trip, Adventure Company can ensure travellers enjoy their own once-in-a-lifetime experience on the famous peak.

There are a number of options for reaching the mountain's base camp including an 11-day trek which offers a chance to explore Kathmandu.

Youngsters are specifically catered for the on the Everest Teen Trek Teenage Adventure, while the Everest Gokyo Lakes Trek offers a challenging route along with spectacular views of the region's water features.

If this article sparks your imagination then have a look at our Everest Base Camp holidays or our holidays to Nepal page