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    Tibetan nomads live a harsh life. Winters are long and cold. Nomads live in black yak hair tents and spend their day herding yaks and sheep.

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    Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet. People from all over Tibet try to make it to the holy city at least once in their life. Lhasa is home to the most famous monasteries and temples in Tibet.

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    Kham is the eastern region of Tibet. Kham Tibetans are known as the warriors of Tibet. The men stand tall wearing a red or black tassell in their long hair and often carry large knives.

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    Amdo is the northern region of Tibet. Winters are very cold in Amdo. Most Amdo Tibetans are either farmers or nomads.

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    Tsang is the southwest region of Tibet and is home to Mt. Everest and other peaks in the Himalaya.

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    These are pictures along the route from Lhasa to Mt. Everest and the Nepal border.

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    These are all pictures taken along a Yellow River trip in western Amdo, Tibet.

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  • Chorten along the Mekong
    Pictures from the Kham Tibet trip through Yushu and Ganzi Tibet Autonomous Prefectures.

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December 13, 2007

Mt.Everest Base Camp: The North Face Of Everest

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Getting to the summit of Mt. Everest was the goal of many mountain climbers during the first half of the 20th century. Many died in their attempt to climb the highest mountain in the world. Everest, known as Chomolangma (or Qomolangma) in Tibetan, was first scaled by the team of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953. Since then, the mountain has been summited nearly 4000 times. The top of Everest sits at 8848m / 29,028 feet. The base camp of Everest on the Tibet side sits at 5200m / 17,060 feet. The picture above is taken from Rongbuk monastery at 5000m.

Tar_1_697I have been fortunate enough to go to Base Camp several times over the past few years. Most of these pictures were taken from a trip there during the winter of 2006. While the coldest time of year to go to Everest is the winter, it also is the best time to get clear pictures. I have been at Base Camp in the winter when it has been -25C (-40C with wind chill) and I have  been there when it has been  -5C.  If the sun is shining, it will probably feel much warmer than what it actually is. The sun at 5200m is quite intense. Sunburns can happen very quickly if you aren't prepared.                                           

Tar_1_623Most people who travel to Everest take 5 to 7 days to make the journey from Lhasa to Everest and back. The most popular stops along the way are at Yam Drok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya monastery before arriving at Base Camp. This is one of the most popular routes that travelers take in Tibet. While this route is on the well worn tourist path, it is a great one to take. The views of the Himalaya are stunning. There is no public transportation going to Mt. Everest. All travel to the area must be arranged through a travel agency.

Tar_1_604 If you are planning a trip to Everest, let us know. We can arrange tickets on the new train to Lhasa as well as arrange your trip to the world's highest mountain. We can make getting to the Himalaya's easy and hassle free. If you have any questions regarding Everest Base Camp, please email us at info@tibetanconnections.com.

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What a great journey. Thank you for sharing it.

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