Sunday, May 3, 2015

How To Approach Mount Everest Expedition

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By Alta Alexander


You might be wondering how you can get to the highest mountain in the world with 8844 meters above sea level. It is place covered with snow all year round from 6000 meters and above. It is a sacred place for the Nepalese and Tibetans. In this article, we want to look at how to prepare for Mount Everest Expedition adequately to get the best out of the journey.

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.

There is a cluster of towns in Shigatse valley where visitors can get their basic needs. It is important to carry warm clothes, hiking shoes, a camera, and rainproof coats. If you want to camp, you should not forget camping gear and bag that contains foods. You will visit the Monastery and base camps to take videos and pictures to remember the auspicious moments.

You first need to book a flight to the Everest. The flight will take you over the mountains and Himalayas giving you a preview of its majesty from the comfort of the airplane seat. You should also visit the Shigatse valley here there is a cluster of towns that are at the base of the mountain. At this point, you will experience ancient ruins, colorful markets, and natural hot springs.

From the valley, the Rongbuk Monastery is 48 miles and the distance might not be short but it is less strenuous compared to going up the mountain. At Shigatse valley, there are tour guides that will guide you through the journey to Monastery at a small fee. At the valley, you are now at a vantage point to take photos of Mount Everest. There is also accommodation in the nearby hotels where you can spend the night.

You can also decide to continue the journey to the base camp. The base camp is six miles from Rongbuk Monastery. It is the last stopping point for tourists that are not serious about climbing the mountain. The base camp is a high altitude of about 17000 feet and hence not suitable for people with altitude sickness. Mountain climbers consider this point the beginning for climbing Mount Everest.

The mountain being an icon in the world it receives many visitors who want to conquer its highest peak and others come to admire the magnificence and beauty. It is located on the border of China, Tibet and Nepal and very suitable for fit and acclimatized adventurers.

The area is suitable for photography, hiking, camping and mountain climbing. On the northern slope is China and on the southern slope is Nepal. It is always cold with temperatures below Zero throughout the year, but there are strong winds that make it even more freezing for visitors.




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