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Mount Everest

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Mount Everest

Mount Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, means Mother Goddess of the Universe in Tibetan. On a clear day it presents an astounding vista, particularly from Pang La and Lamma La. Insistence on the use of Qomolangma (Zhumulangma) rather than Mount Everest to label the world's highest peak would have pleased Sir George Everest, who staunchly believed in using local place-names.

Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. Standing at 8844.43 meters (29017 feet), snow capped throughout the year, she lies at the border between China and Nepal, the North Col of Everest is located in Tinggri (Shegar). Massive glaciers and seracs feature a thrilling splendor. The peak has been a holy climbing attraction for world's mountaineers. In recent years, more and more mountaineers start from the Everest Base Camp trying to conquer the world's highest peak while tourists trek to the foot of the peak to enjoy its beauty. Around Mount Everest, there are four peaks above 8,000 meters high, including Mount Makarluh, Gosanthain, Zhuoyo, Shishabanma and other 14 peaks above 7,000 meters, which form an amazing picture of Mount Everest Natural Scenery Area with jokuls, peaks groups, and mountain waves.

Mount Everest is probably the most coveted mountain in adventurous travelers' eyes. Journey to Mount Everest Base Camp is a both physical as well as psychological challenge to you, but it will definitely reward you with the most unparalleled views--a panorama of Himalayan peaks--and never-forgotten beautiful memories. With our experienced local Tibetan tour guide, you will be well taken care and have a better insight into the Himalayan environment and local culture, delight yourself with more spectacular mountain views, lush forested valleys, and opportunities to learn about the Tibetan religion.
 
Around Mount Everest, there are four peaks above 8,000m high, including Mount Makarluh, Gosanthain, Zhuoyo, Shishabanma and other 14 peaks above 7,000m, which form the spectacular view of Mount Everest Natural Scenery Area.

The Mount Everest Natural Reserve Area
The Mount Everest Natural Reserve Area borders the Tibet Autonomous Region and Nepal, and covers a total area of about 13,050 square miles. The Mount Everest Natural Reserve Area takes the Mount Everest as the main role and other vegetations as the attachment. There are various kinds of angiosperms, gymnosperms, ferns, lichens, epiphyte, and so on. More than 50 kinds of wild beasts and over 200 sorts of birds live there. The snow leopard is the chosen animal symbol for the entire reserve area. Thick virgin forests, precious trees, massive glaciers are all in abundance.

Travel Tips:
Anyone who wants to visit Mt. Everest must obtain the appropriate travel permit.

 
 

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