Mount Everest
At 29,000 feet, or 8,848 meters, Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. Named after Sir George Everest, Surveyor General of India, Tibetans call the peak Qomolangma, or the "Holy Mother". Geologically, both Everest and its parent mountain range, the Himalayas, are relatively young; only 70 million years old, the Himalayas arose from the collision of the Indian subcontinent into the rest of continental Asia. Nonetheless, the majestic, imposing Everest has long captured the imagination of generations of climbers, artists, and thinkers; the first to summit its peak was a New Zealander, Edmund Hilary, and his Sherpa guide and companion, Tenzing Norgay.
Experiences
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China-Nepal Highway
The drive between Shigatse and the Nepal border along the China-Nepal Friendship Highway takes you through vastly different terrain, from the valleys of the Himalayas to the flat expanses of the Tibetan plateau. A constant sight along this long highway are the imposing mountains on the far horizon, including the beautiful and iconic Mount Everest.
Everest Base Camp
A 15-minute drive past Rongbuk Monastery will bring you to Everest Base Camp, situated at a daunting 18,192 feet (5,150 meters) above sea level. From here, you will be able to embark on a short hike around the surrounding area, or on an extended, three-day trek through the Ronhphu Valley. Be sure to send a postcard from the world’s highest mailbox before you leave on your trek!
Rongbuk Monastery
At an altitude of 16,700 feet (4,980 meters), Rongbuk Monastery not only is the highest religious building in the world, but also one of the highest inhabited structures ever built by man. Founded in 1902 as a retreat for Buddhist nuns, the temples are now home to a necessary (and worthwhile) stop on your way to base camp. The views from Rongbuk provide a stunning panorama of the world’s most iconic mountain range, and an excellent opportunity to pause and reflect on your journey towards Everest.
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Travelogues
An Asia-focused magazine brought to you by Remote Lands - a platform for adventure, luxury, and authenticity from experts and explorers around the continent.
Kailash: Over the Hills Where the Spirits Fly
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- Joe Cummings
On a pilgrimage in western Tibet, Joe Cummings visits Everest’s North Face Base Camp, along with Mount Kailash, Asia’s most sacred peak.
7 Minutes in Heaven: To the Top of the World by Chopper
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- Jay Tindall
“Your lips are turning blue,” said the Kiwi pilot, shouting over the roaring chopper. “That’s the first sign of altitude sickness.” If the blades are turned off, the helicopter won’t start again in the thin, dry air.
Flying High in Nepal
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- Jay Tindall
Extreme sports are all the rage it seems these days. But what would it mean if you could go to the Himalayas to engage in Ultra-lite, Para gliding, Ziplining and Mount Everest Flight-seeing? As a true lover of “The Roof of the World,” I had the opportunity to experience such adventures in Nepal.
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