Mt. Everest

Mount Everest, or Mount Qomolangma (Chinese name: 珠穆朗玛峰), meaning "Goddess" in Tibetan is the highest mountain on earth with an altitude of 8, 848.13 metres. Mt. Qomolangma known to the western world as Mt. Everest stands at the south of Tingri county in southern Tibet, at the border of the central Himalayas between China and Nepal, capped with accumulated eternal snow. Its snow peak sends out silver radiance year after year. Its waist is hidden in the clouds. The optimum weather to visit Mt. Everest is from April to June, a golden period for mountaineers. Each year, a great number of brave robust mountaineers come from all over the world to visit and climb Mt. Everest, hope to fulfill a life-long dream by climbing onto and looking over from the world's highest peak.

 

Mount Everest is in fact a part of the Himalaya Mountain. The Himalaya mountain is situated near the border with Tibet. Mt Everest got its name after the person (Sir George Everest) that first tried to locate the exact position of the peak. Until then, it was named simply “Peak XV”. You should know that there are four available camps, situated at heights of 6,100m, 6,500m, 7,400m and 8,000m and of course the summit, at 8850m. Here, at the summit, you can expect temperatures of minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit, but if you have luck the temperature can reach also minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit. But the real problem for the climbers is not the low temperature, but the reduced level of oxygen of the air, because of the high altitude. The climbers need to go through a process called acclimatization. They have a camp at the base of the mount. They climb for some hundred feet and then they go down again, to rest. The idea is to get used better and safer with the low level of oxygen and then get fresh oxygen. And also every time they go down again, they have the chance to get some proper sleep and eat food.

It is importing that climbers know there are many dangers that can affect them. At the summit the oxygen level is so low that it is believed that it is only 1 per 3 of the level near the sea. The wind is also very powerful, striking with almost 118 miles/hour. This powerful wind is locally called the “Jet Stream” and many times he is the one that don’t allow the climbers to reach the summit.
 

Why Visit Mount Everest

The roof of the world: Regarded as the roof of the world, Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world with 8,848 meters above sea level. Just viewing it in the distance is breathtaking and powerful. Mount Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, provides you unmatched beauty of the mysterious peak.

Stunning Sunrise on the Mount Everest: With towering Himalayan peaks, massive glaciers and deep valleys, Mount Everest offers chances to witness the sunrise with unique perspective.

 

Facts of Mount Everest

English: Mount Everest or Mount Qomolangma

Chinese: 珠穆朗玛峰

Nepali: Sagarmatha

Tibetan: Chomolungma

Elevation: 8,848 meters

Location: The north slope of Mount Everest is located in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China, and the south slope of Mount Everest is located in Nepal.

Mountain Range: Part of the Himalayas.

Formation: Formed around 50 million years ago from the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Interesting knowledge to know about Mount Everest: Everest grows a few millimeters each year due to plate movement.
 

Best Places to View the Mount Everest

Mount Everest Base Camp

Mount Everest Base Camp is located in the south of Rongbu Temple, composed of a group of tent hotels, with a national flag and a flag of Mount Everest Reserve in the middle. Mount Everest Base Camp is a mountaineering base camp for climbers. Every year during the mountaineering season, climbers from all over the world gather here, which is an important starting point and rear base for mountaineering. The living facilities here are relatively complete and have basic medical security. There are tents for climbers and tourists, as well as hotels, cafes, shops and even post offices. There are solar panels in front of the door to provide lighting at night. In addition, there is another tourist base camp that provides accommodation for tourists, which is called tent camp. Both of the base camps are seasonal camps. There is no permanent building in the base camp except two public toilets representing modern civilization, and there is a monument at an altitude of 5,200 meters in the south.
 

Jiawula Mount Pass Observation Deck(加乌拉山口观景台)

Jiawula Pass is a pass on the way to the Mount Everest Base Camp. It is the only viewing platform in the world that you can see five snow peaks  over 8,000 meters: Makalu Peak(8,463 meters), Lhotse Peak(8,516 meters), Mount Everest(8,848 meters), Cho Oyu Peak(8,201 meters) and Shisha Pangma Peak(8,027 meters). 

At the Jiawula Mountain Pass Observation Deck, you can see the high mountains over 8,000 meters in the distance. And you can also have a panoramic view of the winding road up to the mountain.
 

Best Time to View the Mount Everest

The best time to view the Mount Everest is spring(April to May) and autumn(September to October) with suitable climate and nice visibility. During April to May, there are less crowds in the sky, and you may have more chance to see the Mount Everest clearly. In spring, most of the Mount Everest is covered by snow, and it is recommended that you plan to see the sunrise of the Mount Everest. The golden Mount Everest under the sunrise is magnificent and impressive. Many tourists from home and abroad come to Mount Everest Base Camp or Jiawula Mountain Pass Observation Deck to see the sunrise of the Mount Everest.

In autumn, you may see the Mount Everest in the distance with the best visibility. During this time, the snow-capped Mount Everest and the golden meadow compose of amazing picture at the high altitude. And the crisp and clear skies provides photography opportunities at the Mount Everest.

 

Travel Tips for Viewing Mount Everest

Pack smartly. Before visiting Tibet and Mount Everest, please learn more information about the Mount Everest viewing about weather, clothing and other necessary things to take.

Prepare for the altitude. You’d better prepare for the elevation of Tibet and Mount Everest Base Camp in advance physically and mentally. While arriving Tibet, please acclimatize properly.

Apply for the Tibet Entry Permit in advance. It is recommended that you apply for the Tibet Entry Permit 30 days before your arrival. And a reliable travel agency can help you apply for the Tibet Entry Permit. And traveling to Tibet, it is recommended that you find a reliable travel agency in China, which is more convenient for you.