Mount Everest Hiking

Trekking in the Mount Everest region gives you the opportunity to fulfill a dream while taking in some of the best breathtaking scenery in the Himalayas with world's highest peak. However, only a few people can realize their dream, and fewer can trek in the Everest region; fewest lucky people are able to enter in the Everest Base Camp. There are approximately 68 km (42 mi) from Tingri, Shigatse to the Everest Camp.  As there is seldom any village for lodging on the way, we kindly suggest you purchase a tent in Tingri for camp. We would like to suggest the following 4 days trekking itinerary, regarded as one of the best trekking routes in Everest Region. You need to walk for over 70 km (43 mi) in these 4 days.

Mount Everest

 Old Tingri, Shigatse - Longjiang Village - Nam-La Pass - Zemukh village - Rongbuk Monastery - Everest Camp
 The best months to trek to Everest Camp are from April to June & from September to October. During these periods, the rainfall is low and the there is no heavy clouds, which is convenient for seeing mountain scenery. Please avoid trekking in July and August, when Tibet is troubled by frequent heavy rain.
 

Hikers

Walking distance: 13 km (8 mi)
Time needed: 5 hours

The trekking tour starts in Gangga Town, Old Tingri a small county in Shigatse. You are suggested to buy some food and water there. You will pass through Longjiang Village as you head southward Everest in the distance. The high flat plain typical of Tibet allows for gradual elevation gains during the day. A water-powered barley mill is passed along the way.
 Walking distance: 21 km (13 mi)
Time needed: 8 hours

On the second day, the destination is Nam-La Pass, where the altitude is 5,100m (16,730 feet) and you will need 8 hours for trekking. As you continue to up the valley, the Everest disappears behind the mountains and as the trail turns to the southeast and begins to climb to the pass. Camping at the beyond Nam- La.
 Walking distance: 18 km (11 mi) 
Time needed: 7 hours

On the third day, continue to proceed along the way towards the main road by passing Zemukh Village, connected with the main road and continue on to the Rongbuk Monastery.

Entrance

Signboard

Walking distance: 22 km (14 mi)
Time needed: 8 hours

After a good rest in Zemukh Village, you need to walk for 19 km (12 mi) to get to Rongbuk Monastery in 7 hours, whose admission fee is CNY30. With an altitude of 5,030 meters (16,500 feet), it is the highest monastery in the world. It is said that the Rongbuk Monastery had been built as early as the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama in 1902. Mount Everest, which stands 8,848 meters (29,021 feet) above sea level, is often referred to as 'the third pole on earth.

Mount Everest Camp

Tents