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| − | '''Qomolangma National Nature Reserve''', also known by the names Mt Everest and Jomolangma, is in [[Tibet]], [[China]]. | + | : ''See [[Khumbu]] for the Nepalese side of the mountain''. |
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| | + | '''Qomolangma National Nature Reserve''' ([[Chinese phrasebook|Chinese]]: 珠穆朗玛峰国家级自然保护区) is in [[Tibet]], [[China]] and covers the Tibetan or Chinese side of [[Mount Everest]]. |
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| | ==Understand== | | ==Understand== |
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| | ===Climate=== | | ===Climate=== |
| − | The best season to visit is May to October, but the peak is often covered in clouds from July to August. Snow can be found on the Tingri Route areound October. | + | The best season to visit is May to October, but the peak is often covered in clouds from July to August. Snow can be found on the Tingri Route around October. |
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| | ==Get in== | | ==Get in== |
| | There are two treking routes as well as an access road for Land Cruisers (which can be arranged in Lhasa or Shigatse). | | There are two treking routes as well as an access road for Land Cruisers (which can be arranged in Lhasa or Shigatse). |
| − | * '''Peruche Route''' - [[Shelkar]] - Checkpoint on Friendship Hwy - 200m after 5145m Marker on Friendship Hwy - Chay Village - Pang La Pass - Peruche Village - Paksum village - Choesang Village - Rongbuk Monastery - Jomolangma (Everest) Base Camp (this route mainly follows the roadway to Base Camp from the Friendship Hwy) | + | * '''Peruche Route''' - [[Shelkar]] - Checkpoint on Friendship Hwy - 200m after 5145km Marker on Friendship Hwy - Chay Village - Pang La Pass - Peruche Village - Paksum village - Choesang Village - Rongbuk Monastery - Jomolangma (Everest) Base Camp (this route mainly follows the roadway to Base Camp from the Friendship Hwy) |
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| | * '''Tingri Route''' - [[Tingri]] - Lungjang Village - Lamma La Pass - Zommug Village - Rongbuk Monastery - Jomolangma (Everest) Base Camp (recommend a guide for this trek) | | * '''Tingri Route''' - [[Tingri]] - Lungjang Village - Lamma La Pass - Zommug Village - Rongbuk Monastery - Jomolangma (Everest) Base Camp (recommend a guide for this trek) |
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| | ==Fees/Permits== | | ==Fees/Permits== |
| − | Permits cost 元65 per person and 元405 per vehicle and are purchased at Shelkar, Tingri or Chay Village. | + | Permits cost ¥65 per person and ¥405 per vehicle and can be purchased at Shelkar, Tingri or Chay Village. |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
| | + | Food is available at Benba Guesthouse in Tashidzom and the Snowman Hotel in Pasum. |
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| | ==Drink== | | ==Drink== |
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| | ===Camping=== | | ===Camping=== |
| − | Lodging in tents is available at Jomolangma (Everest) Base Camp. | + | Lodging in tents is available at Jomolangma (Everest) Base Camp. Picking a good tent can sometimes be an issue. There is no problem when there is no snowfall. Some tents are not maintained well and get leaks when the snow melts. |
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| − | {{IsIn|Tibet}} | + | {{IsIn|Xigatse_(prefecture)}} |
Mt Qomolangma is the world's highest peak at 8,850m.
The best season to visit is May to October, but the peak is often covered in clouds from July to August. Snow can be found on the Tingri Route around October.
There are two treking routes as well as an access road for Land Cruisers (which can be arranged in Lhasa or Shigatse).
Permits cost ¥65 per person and ¥405 per vehicle and can be purchased at Shelkar, Tingri or Chay Village.
Food is available at Benba Guesthouse in Tashidzom and the Snowman Hotel in Pasum.
Staying at private houses is the most common practice. At Rongbuk Monastery, lodging is available but bring your own food.
Lodging in tents is available at Jomolangma (Everest) Base Camp. Picking a good tent can sometimes be an issue. There is no problem when there is no snowfall. Some tents are not maintained well and get leaks when the snow melts.
