Tips of Mt. Everest Tour

Tips of Mt. Everest Tour – Climate

The climate in Mt. Everest area and nearby high peaks is changeable. Even in the same day, the climate change constantly. In general, the period from early of June to middle of September is the rain season of Mt. Everest. The strong southeast monsoon brings atrocious weather of fluent hard rain, thick clouds and ice and snow. In the period from middle of November to middle of February in next year, the lowest temperature can reach 60 degree under zero for the control of strong northwest cold current. The average temperature in this period is between 40 degree under zero and 50 degree under zero. The fastest wind speed can reach 90 meters per second. The period from early of March to end of May is the spring of Mt. Everest area. The period from early of September to end of October is the autumn of Mt. Everest area. During this period, the weather is fine. It is the best season to visit the Mt. Everest.

Tips of Mt. Everest Tour – Transportation

'The whole journey from Lhasa to Xeger via Gyantse and Shigatse along China and Nepal Friendship Highway is 670 kilometers. It will spend about two days. Then, drive toward south along the simple road in Pazhuo Area. You will reach the Rongbuk Monastery after driving 110 kilometers.

It is not convenient to take bus in Tingri. Travelers who have Mt. Everest tour are suggested to hire a car in Lhasa.

Tips of Mt. Everest Tour- Charge

Travelers who have Mt. Everest tour need to handle relevant formalities to Mt. Everest in the hotel on the crossing of New Tingri. Then, buy the entrance ticket of Mt. Everest at the entrance of Tingri Mt. Everest Road. The price of entrance ticket is 180 CNY for each person, and 100 CNY for each wheel of the vehicle. There is eco-car from Rongbuk Monastery to the Mt. Everest Base Camp, which cost is 25 CNY for each person.

Tips of Mt. Everest Tour - Board and Lodging

The only accommodation near to the Mt. Everest Base Camp is the Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse. The price of each bed in Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse is 15 CNY. The accommodation at Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse is convenience to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Everest in the morning and evening. In front of the gate of Rongbuk Monastery, there is a small restaurant operated by a Tibetan boy. You can use English to order and bargain. The last accommodation with better condition before coming into Mt. Everest is the Mt. Everest Hotel in New Tingri. The standard room with bathroom in Mt. Everest Hotel is about 330 CNY.