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What To Expect In Your Mount Everest Expedition

By Alta Alexander


Each and every year thousands of tourists across the world visit of the highest place on earth that is 8844 meters above the sea level. In this article, we want to see how well a person can prepare for Mount Everest Expedition and keep the memories alive many years to come. Mount Everest region has snow throughout the year as from 6000 meters up. The area is a sacred place for the Nepalese and Tibetan people.

It is first important to understand that this is a holy grail among the climbers across the world. But it takes you to be a well-trained mountain climber for you to climb the tallest mountain in the globe. However, you can still enjoy the experience and its stunning beauty without climbing it. The region offers a number of opportunities for tourists who desire to experience the majesty of Mt Everest without climbing it to the top.

There is a cluster of towns in Shigatse valley where visitors can get their basic needs. It is important to carry warm clothes, hiking shoes, a camera, and rainproof coats. If you want to camp, you should not forget camping gear and bag that contains foods. You will visit the Monastery and base camps to take videos and pictures to remember the auspicious moments.

You first need to book a flight to the Everest. The flight will take you over the mountains and Himalayas giving you a preview of its majesty from the comfort of the airplane seat. You should also visit the Shigatse valley here there is a cluster of towns that are at the base of the mountain. At this point, you will experience ancient ruins, colorful markets, and natural hot springs.

From Shigatse valley, you can hike to Rongbuk Monastery, which is a 48 mile distance. The distance may not be short, but it is an easier stretch compared to climbing to the top. Most individuals can always handle this journey. When you are at Shigatse valley at a small fee, you will get a tour guide to the Monastery. When you reach the monastery there, you will have the best view on the Mountain and there are also hostels where you will rest for the night.

From the monastery, you can proceed six miles to base camp. Base camp is 17000 above sea level and would not be suitable for those with altitude sickness. Mountaineers consider base camp the starting point of climbing the mountain.

Mount Everest is a place that receives many people from different parts of the world every year. The place has the beauty and magnificence and is located at the borders of Nepal, Tibet, and China. Some people come to see the beauty others come to conquer the epic journey to the top. It is important to be fit and acclimatize before you visit this place.

Some of the activities that you can do in this place include mountaineering, photography, camping and hiking. The north slope of the mountain belongs to China and the south slope the mountain belong to Nepal.The climatic conditions of this place are always below Zero, but there are strong winds blowing that make the place even colder.




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