Everest Base Camp (North Face)
The north-side Everest Base Camp at 5,200 metres sits beneath the north face of the world's highest peak in Tingri County. A permit-and-shuttle journey past Rongbuk Monastery rewards visitors with sunrise and sunset alpenglow on Everest itself.
Overview
Quick facts about Everest Base Camp (North Face)
The north-side Everest Base Camp at 5,200 metres sits beneath the north face of the world's highest peak in Tingri County. A permit-and-shuttle journey past Rongbuk Monastery rewards visitors with sunrise and sunset alpenglow on Everest itself.
| Type | Mountain Basecamp |
|---|---|
| Visit length | About 6 hours |
| Tickets | Sample price ¥160 |
| Opening hours | Open seasonally Apr–mid-Oct; best months April–May and September–October |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Book ahead in peak season — daily quotas fill early.
- Bus: Tour vehicles only beyond Tingri; scenic shuttle from the park gate (Rongbuk Valley road)
Hotels near Everest Base Camp (North Face)
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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