Mount Everest is located inSouth Asiaat latitude 28° north, longitude 87° east.
Known as theworld's highest mountain, with a recent measurement of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.34), Mount Everest is part of the Himalayas Mountain range on the border of Nepal and China. The two countries share its summit with its north slope inTibet(China) and south slope in Nepal.
ThenameEverest was originally proposed byAndrew Waugh, the British Surveyor General of India. He chose the name to honor his predecessor in the post, Sir George Everest.
Quick Facts:
- Elevation:8,848.86 m (29,031.7 ft)
- Location in the world:Border of Nepal and China, Asia
- Location in Nepal:Sagarmatha National Park, Solukhumbu District, Province No. 1, Nepal
- Location in China:Dingri (Tingri) County, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
- Location in the Himalayas:Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas.
- Elevation of Tibet Base Camp: 5,180 m (17,000 ft)
- Elevation of Nepal Base Camp: 5,364 m (17,598 ft)
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Mount Everest's Location in China
Mount Everest, known asChomolungmain China, is situated on the high southern lip of the青海青藏高原. Theexact locationis in Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve in Dingri County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet.
To get to Mount Everest, Base Camp (5,180 m/ 17,000 ft) is the closest inhabited point which locates in the Rongbuk Monastery, about700kmfromLhasaby road.
At present, theEverest Base Camp是best viewingplace to watchMount Everestin Tibet (China) side. Starting from Lhasa, the asphalt road can be easily negotiated by car. It usually takes 3 daysincluding some must-seesightseeing along the way.
SeeHow to Get to EBC in TibetFor a challenging experience, or even a way to acclimate to conditions around Everest, ourTrek to Everest Base Campis a good option. It requires a drive from Shigatse to Old Tingri to start the4-day trek.
China's Everest Base Camp can also be accessed fromNepalby vehicle viaChina-Nepal Roador by direct flight fromKathmanduto Lhasa. See more aboutentering Tibet from Nepal
China-Nepal Highway
To visit Everest Base Camp in Tibet requiresTibet Travel Permitfor foreign entry. The Permit could be arranged by China's travel agents, such as China Highlights, as part of a tour package.See more aboutTibet Travel Documentsand Restrictions.
Mount Everest's Location in Nepal
In Nepal, Mount Everest, known asSagarmatha, is located inSagarmatha National Parkin Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality, Solukhumbu District, the northeast district of Province No. 1, easternmost in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
Access to Everest's Nepal sideis less restricted. Everest is about 200 km (120 miles) east ofKathmandu, butroad access is tortuous. You can take a flight to Kathmandu from most major cities in Asia.
Kathmandu Airport offersMountain Flightsof about 50 minutes that fly higher than some of theHimalayan peaks, so you will be able to see the world's highest mountain — Mount Everest. However, these flights don't land near Everest.
The EverestBase Camp trek in Nepalis one of the most popular ways of getting to the foot of Everest. Beforeclimbing to the summit of Mount Everest, many choose to do the easy trek to the base camp of Mount Everest to acclimatize. Most of the trekking is at an altitude of more than 3,000 m (9,842 ft).
For the trek, you'd need to take asmall propeller planefrom Kathmandu toLukla— altitude 2,840 m (9,300 ft),and then walk for 6–7 days to reach the base camp of Mount Everest.
Mount Everest's Location in the Himalayas
Mount Everest is located in Mahalangur Himal, the highest sub-range of the Himalayas, surrounded by more than40 peakswith an altitude of more than 7,000m.
The Mahalangurs'famous peaks are (with world ranking):
- #1 Mount Everest (8,848 m/29,029 ft)
- #3 Kanchenjunga (8,586 m/28,169 ft)
- #4 Lhotse (8,516 m/27, 939 ft)
- #5 Makalu (8,463 m/27,765 ft)
- #6 Cho Oyu (8,201m/26,906 ft)
- # 7道拉吉里(8、167 m/ 26,794 ft)
- #8 Manaslu (8,163 m/26,781 ft)
- #10 Annapurna (8,091 m/26,545 ft).
Mount Everest's Camp Location on Climbing Routes
There are two routes for Mount Everest climbing. The South Slope on the Nepal side was pioneered by Edmund Hillary (the first climber to reach the summit). The colder,less-popular route is via the North Col in Tibet, China.
Camps Location in China side:
There aresix campson Mount Everest in China (the North Col route):
North Everest Climbing Map
- Everest Base Camp at 5,130 m (16,830 ft)
- Intermediate Camp at 5,980 m (19,619 ft)
- Advance Camp at 6,400 m (20,997 ft),
- Camp 1 at 7,300m (23,950 ft),
- Camp 2 at 7,900 m (26,000 ft)
- Camp 3 at 8,300 m (27,400 ft).
Near thebase camp China-side, the options aretent hotelsor aguesthouseat Rongbuk Monastery. They provide 10-person shared tents or twin rooms.Basic facilitiesinclude a public bathroom, a public toilet, and limited electricity.
On the China side, inIntermediate CampandAdvanced Camp,有帐篷住宿,一个厨房,dining, washing, and toileting, as well as a tent for medical services.Above, tents are only for sleeping, usually, 4 people sharing.
Thelowest campis set on a flat gravel field and others are on rocky ridges, so there are almost no avalanches and rock-falls on the China side, and its camps are safer.
Everest's North Col in Chinais considered themost difficult route, traversed by the world's longest ice slope. There are many steep sections, some measuring around 100 m (300 ft) long with an incline of 70 degrees or sometimes even 90 degrees. 8,848 m (29,031 ft).
To climb Mt. Everestfrom the Tibetan side, you have to getpermissionfrom the General Administration of Sport of China.
“平均人的珠穆朗玛峰探险”no avalanche risks or ice climbing,but plenty of amazing views and interaction with Tibetan culture, check out ourTrek to Everest Base Camp.
If you're just going to see Everest from a distance a tour to Tibet EBC may be preferable: e.g. our8-Day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour
Camps Location in Nepal side:
There arefive Campson Mount Everest in Nepal (the South Col route):
Mount Everest on Nepal-Side (South Col)
- Everest Base Camp at altitude 5,364 m (17,598 ft)
- Camp 1 at 5,980 m (19,619 ft)
- Camp 2 at 6,400 m (20,997 ft)
- Camp 3 at 7,300 m (23,950 ft)
- Camp 4 at 7,900 m (26,000 ft), gateway to the Death Zone
Nepal's campsare built on undulating glaciers and surrounded by mountainsides, where ice avalanches occur frequently and are the biggest cause of Everest deaths. The 2015 Nepal earthquake caused an avalanche atNepal EBCthat killed 22+ people: the worst Everest disaster.
In thebase camp Nepal-side, there are basic lodges, known as "teahouses". Most of the teahouses offer a choice between shared dormitories or private rooms and include comforts such as 24/7 electricity, kerosene heaters, telephone services, Western-style bathrooms, and even Wi-Fi.
On the Nepal side, inCamp 1andCamp 2,有帐篷住宿,一个厨房,dining, washing, and toileting. Services of cooks and kitchen staff are provided by mountaineering companies.Above, tents are only for sleeping, 2–4 people sharing a tent.
ClimbingMount Evereston the Nepal side is less physically demanding, but riskier. The riskiest point is the Khumbu Icefall, where 30% of Everest's accidents have occurred, because of frequent ice avalanches.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Mount Everest in India?
Parts of the Himalayas are in India, across Himachal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, etc., but Mt. Everest is not located in India. It sits in the highest part of the Himalayas on the Nepal-China border. The elevation of Mount Everest at 8,848 m (29,029 ft) was first determined by an Indian survey, but apart from that India has little to do with Everest.
2. Does Nepal or China own Mount Everest?
Mount Everest is located at the border between China and Nepal, in political and geographical aspects, Everest is jointly owned by the two countries. Mount Everest was divided into two parts, starting from the highest point of the mountain, southern slope lies in Nepal and north in China.
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