Everest Base Camp Was So Crowded
It’s the seventh day since we arrived Tibet.
After a night’s rest near Rongbuk Monastery, I was already seasoned with the altitude (5200 meters above the sea leavel). And I found it’s so easy to reach the Everest Base Camp by cross country vehicle.
But was it a good news?
The Base Camp Of Everest,Tibet China
From Lhasa to the Everest Base Camp is a importent Tibet Adventur Tour Line now.
Some climbers would stay there for some days to wait for the chance of climbing. The Everest Base Camp was no longer a lonely place.
There were over 600 tourists visited the Everest Base Camp everyday in midseason,half of them are foreigners.
These temporary toilets were built by climbers, most of these people were environmentalists.
The victim gravestones of Everest disaster at Everest Base Camp, Here is 5200 meters height above sea level.
Mount Everest（Zhumulangma in Chinese), whose summit is 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level, is the highest mountain on Earth. The mountain is part of the Himalayas, and locates on the border between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, and Tibet, China. It was named for Sir George Everest, who recorded the mountain’s position in 1841.
Since George Mallory discovered the northern approach to the mountain on their first expedition to Everest in 1921, More than 10,000 people have attempted to climb to the top of the world’s highest mountain. But more than 200 people died while attempting to get there.
But this couldn’t stop the passion of climbers, Even the normal tourists. Travel to Everest became a kind of fashion. So Airlines in Nepal promoted Everest flights, And China government also tried their best to promote the travel line from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp. The report said there were over 40,000 tourists visited Everest Base Camp last year!
Fortunately, Most of visitors were environmentalists. We walked around the Base Camp for about an hour before lunch time, Only found two plastic drinking bottles were throw away as rubbish optionally.
But Everest is no longer mystic and peaceful as before. We all understand the important of economy developement, But who cares the future of the Everest?
Everest Base Camp Travel Guide:
Everest Base Camp is the place where climbers will rest for several days there for acclimatization before climbing. It’s a good way to reduce the risks and severity of altitude sickness.
There are two base camps on opposite sides of the Everest: The South Base Camp locates at the altitude of 5,360 metres (17,600 ft) in Nepal, The North Base Camp locates at the altitude of 5,208 metres (17,090 ft) is in Tibet. These camps are used by mountain climbers during their ascent and descent.
The North Base Camp has vehicle access. But a visit to the North Base Camp required a special permit from the Chinese government,except the permit required to visit Tibet itself. This kind of permits could easily gain via travel companies in Lhasa.
Location:
South Base Camp in Nepal (28°0′26″N 86°51′34″E)
North Base Camp in Tibet China (28°8′28″N 86°51′6″E )
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Tags: China Travel, Everest, Everest Base Camp, Himalayas, Lhasa, Nepal, Rongbuk Monastery, Tibet, Travel GuideRelated posts
wow to be able to climb Mt Everest one must be both mentally and physically fit.
this is one of things that I dream of doing before i reach my 50th bday 
hehehe
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iWalk reply on November 6th, 2008 12:11 am:
Oh, Metz, Climbing Mt Everest is a hard work, But reach to the Everest Base Camp is very easy.
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I have a friend who has led several treks to Everest and aeh s reached the summit at least twice. It is an amazing feat, perhaps I will get to the base camp one day, but I have no desire to climb to the top. You have had and written about some great experiences. Walk On!
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iWalk reply on November 6th, 2008 12:22 am:
Wow, You friend is so great.
There are only about 3000 people had been reached the summit of Everest in this world in whole history! But he did it twice!
But Dan, Same as you, I have no desire to climb to the top too, I can do things I can!
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Mt Everest is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Hope it doesn’t get too crowded, or else the environment would be tampered, education is very important.
Hope to visit there 1 day too !
JH
http://www.photojournalist-tgh.tv
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iWalk reply on November 6th, 2008 12:28 am:
Yeah, If we only feel glad about the travel income but forget the environment. We will have to repay more in the future.
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Amazing! It’s a whole different world up there.
Are you having a look about the base camp or is the plane to have a go at the mountain?
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iWalk reply on November 6th, 2008 10:31 am:
Yeah, We walked around at the Base Camp, Enjoyed lunch at Chinese Mountaineering Expedition’s camp, The food was great but a little salt.
Then I continued to climb up to higher altitude. But we encounted the weather change, Had to give up halfway.
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Base camp would be far enough for me – I just wish I was fitter to go farther
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iWalk reply on November 6th, 2008 10:34 am:
Argentina is far enough for me too, Quickroute.
I hope I can have chance to visit. I love the song Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.
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Wow…ppl have got to really love climbing to ventue this far to Everest base camp and I suppose the conditions are pretty harsh and cold isn’t?
I am no climber and don’t fancy climbing
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It’s about 30 centigrade difference in temperature in a single day at Everest Base Camp.
No plants, No animals, But the conditions is not bad now.
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Amazing to think that once it was an achievement even to have got that far.
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iWalk reply on November 7th, 2008 11:05 am:
Dear Sheila, I think the most difficult thing on this trip is Altitude sickness. Some of my members had to give way halfway.
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Hi, great photos, I think that very few people are prepared to climb the Everest, I´ve never tried and I think that I will never do, but must be a great experience.
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iWalk reply on November 7th, 2008 10:40 am:
I had never think about that before untill I got that volunteer chance.
Maybe you will visit there with a surprise chance too!
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wahh now knowing that makes me want to go too. How much in rough estimation should a person like me save in order to get there and do those things?
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iWalk reply on November 7th, 2008 10:36 am:
Dear Meta, I don’t know my cost, Because I went there as a volunteer to attend a environment item .
I can estimate part of cost like this:
1. Beacuse you are a foreigner, you should prepare a special permit to Tibet, the fee is 600, You can get it though travel agency.
2. From ChengDu To Lhasa (If you want travel to Lhasa by plane, you can only start out from ChengDu)
One way ticket By plane : 1500 rmb (you can get it as 900rmb at low season) +200rmb tax;
One way ticket by train: 880 rmb
3. The round trip of Lhasa-Shigatse-Lhaze-Tingri-Everest Base Camp (You can visit Lake Yamdrok,Tashilumpo Monastery,Palkor(Kumbum) Monastery,Rongbuk Monastery etc on your way) would cost about 7-8 days.
If you entered a travel tour, It will cost you about 4000 rmb (including accommodation and ticket fee);
Many traveler rather like a self-help travel, You should rent a TOYOTA Land Cruiser 4500(only this kind of car can run well on at road), About 1100 rmb per day. But you’s better find another three people to share the cost. (not including accommodation and ticket fee)
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thank you for being one of my top 10 entre card droppers…
your blogged have been linked…
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iWalk reply on November 8th, 2008 10:53 am:
Thanks lexan,Have a nice weekend!
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wow that sounds like a year to 2 year preparation for me hehehe. Now am jelly that you get to go there for free huhuhu
hehe but will start saving now and preparing hehe 
Mount Everest I shall arrive there sooner than you think 
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iWalk reply on November 8th, 2008 11:31 am:
Dear Metz, Don’t forget the most important thing:exercise at least half a year before you start out!
Yeah, Many of my friends prepare a year for Tibet tour. They exercise everyday unstill they can run 2 hours a day easily. You know if you want a wonderful tour at altitude, You must strong enough to defend altitude sickness.
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Just getting to climb up part of the way must have been fantastic. I can only hope to have such an experience someday. You have just given me some inspiration!
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iWalk reply on November 8th, 2008 12:59 pm:
You will,my friend. And I think you needn’t worry about altitude sickness because you are health enough!
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Wow you are living a dream! I didnt know that the base camp is so crowded. I thought only serious climbers go there. But still I guess everyone should get a chance to at least see where climbers start from.
It is great to get such insights from you about the everest. I never knew all this and read your article very keenly.
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iWalk reply on November 8th, 2008 1:13 pm:
Thank you so much,Ivs.
I only went to the North Base Camp in Tibet. I hear that road to the South Base Camp of Everest in Nepal side is still a trekking route.Maybe that’s not so crowed like this.
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Wow – it looks so beautiful and peaceful. It takes a special kind of strength and determination to make the trek.
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iWalk reply on November 10th, 2008 11:42 am:
The magnificent view is the best drive, You will glad to make the trek too.:)
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Thank you for the useful information. We plan to go to Base Camp in the fall. Reading the information and the comments makes me more excited about going. I wonder if anyone knows where I can find information about the normal weather conditions.
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iWalk reply on May 23rd, 2009 2:50 pm:
Hi Tony, I think Autumn is the best season to visit there!
I find this website: http://www.accesstibettour.com/lhasa-weather.html, You can check Real time weather report in different places in Tibet, hope it useful!
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Thank you for the website! This will certainly help!
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iWalk reply on May 25th, 2009 3:43 pm:
You are always welcome, Tony.
Are you in BeiJing now?
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