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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.

You can also choose to enjoy Mt. Everest scenery from the nearby towns or getting to the base of the mountain. Some of the important things, you will need include hiking shoes, rainproof coat, and warm clothes. The other things you will also need is a backpack with food and camping gear if you will camp at base camp or monastery. A camera is important to take video and pictures to keep the memories alive in the days to come.

People who desire to see the Himalayas and Mount Everest from the aerial view should book flights that fly people over the mountains. The flight option offers the advantage of seeing the top from the comfort of your seat. When you decide to use Shigatse valley, you will see colorful markets, natural hot springs, and ancient ruins. It is also through Shigatse valley that you can access the Base Camp and Rongbuk Monastery.

Take a hike to Rongbuk Monastery though it s a distance of forty-eight miles it is less strenuous compared to climbing the mountain and many people touring the area can handle it. At Shigatse Valley, you will also find a guide for a small fee who will take you to Rongbuk Monastery. At the monastery, you will get magnificent views of the whole mountain, and you will also find a hostel when you can rest for a night before heading back.

Some people proceed to base camp that is six miles from the Monastery. The base camp is the stopping point for people who are not serious about climbing Mount Everest. It has an altitude of 17000 feet and people with altitude sickness should exercise a lot of caution. The climbers consider that from the base camp now the journey of climbing the mountain has began.

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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