The Everest Base Camp is always the top attraction for most tourists coming to Tibet. Witnessing the world’s highest peak up close is a life goal for them. However, is this all for a journey to Mount Everest in Tibet?

In fact, there are more attractions offered by the Everest Region in Tibet. Besides the popular northern Everest Base Camp and the Rongbuk Monastery, there are also scenic platforms that offer amazing views of Mount Everest.

Here, we’ll discover the 4 best attractions on Mount Everest in Tibet, which can be visited all in one trip.

Everest Base Camp in Tibet: The Ultimate Goal for Almost Tourists Coming to Tibet

With an altitude of around 5,000 meters, the Everest Base Camp in Tibet is the highest point that ordinary tourists can reach directly by vehicle. From the base camp, you can see the summit of Mount Everest up close, like a huge triangle standing in front of you.

Many of our customers travel to Tibet to fulfill their lifelong dream of witnessing Mount Everest. It’s not just families with children who make the trip - even senior travelers come to check off the bucket list goal of seeing the top of the world.

The Everest Base Camp in Tibet consists of accommodation areas and an observation deck with Everest monuments. The Everest Base Camp tent hotels are gathered together in the accommodation areas, which are around 1 kilometer away from the platform. En route, there is the Rongbuk Monastery and the renovated Rongbuk Hotel.

While staying overnight at the base camp, you can enjoy the stunning sunset and sunrise from the top of the world. From March to June, you may also have the chance to see the Milky Way lighting up the night sky. At such a high altitude, the stars seem so close, as if you can reach up and touch them.

The best time to visit Everest Base Camp is April, May, September, and October, during which the weather is fine with less rainfall. You can appreciate clear views of the mountain peak and take your life photos with Everest.

Winter is also a good time for stunning views of Mount Everest from the base camp. However, due to the extremely cold weather and strong wind at the base camp, the tent hotels are closed from November to April. If you visit Everest Base Camp in winter, you can only stay in the Rongbuk Hotel or a local guesthouse in the Tashizong Village at the foot of Mount Everest.

Visiting Everest Base Camp in Tibet is the top things to do for many tourists.

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Rongbuk Monastery: The Highest Monastery in the World

Another popular attraction on Mt. Everest in Tibet is the Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery at 5,150 meters above sea level.

Rongbuk Monastery was founded in the 19th century by the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Till now, there are still monks and nuns practicing and living in Rongbuk Monastery. The ancient monastery makes your Everest tour more than a natural trip but also a visit to the spiritual center of the top of the world.

Rongbuk Monastery is also a perfect spot for shooting Mount Everest. From the square in front of the Rongbuk Monastery, you can capture breathtaking photos of the White Pagoda with the majestic peak of Mount Everest towering in the background.

It is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you arrive late at the base camp, you can visit the monastery the next morning before heading back to Shigatse. You can easily walk to the monastery from tent hotels at the base camp. If you’re staying at the Rongbuk Hotel, just cross the road and get there.

Viewing Mount Everest from the Ronbguk Monastery.

Gawula Pass: The Only Panoramic View of the Top 5 Himalayan Peaks

Gawula Pass is also a must-see attraction for Everest Base Camp tours in Tibet. On the way from Tingri to Everest Base Camp, you will stop at Gawula Pass, the only viewing platform in the world where you can see five 8,000-meter snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas together.

From left to right, you can see Makulu (8,463m), Lhotse (8,516m), Everest (8848.86m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), and Shishapangma (8,027m). With the flying prayer flags and zigzag roads beneath, the view from Gawula Pass is incredibly amazing.

Most seasons offer clear views of the Himalayan peaks from Gawula Pass. However, during the rainy season in Tibet, from June to August, there may be clouds covering the mountain tops.

The wind is strong and the temperature gets lower at the Gawula Pass at 5,210 meters above sea level. Please dress warmly and take windproof precautions while shooting and visiting here. At the same time, avoid strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness at such a high altitude.

Appreciate the classic view of Everest and other highest peaks of the Himalayas from Gawula Pass.

Dinggye Xilin Viewpoint: A Unique Landscape of Everest and Sand Dunes

Hidden on the eastern slope of Mount Everest is a little-known attraction, the Dinggye Xilin Viewpoint. Different from the classic view of the north slope of Mount Everest from the famous Gawula Pass, you will enjoy the unique east slope scenery from Dinggye.

In the distance, the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, and the world’s fourth highest peak, Mount Lhotse, are like a pair of twin snow peaks. In front of you are wetlands and sand dunes, which create a unique natural landscape.

If you are curious about this unique landscape of Mount Everest, you can visit Dinggye on the way back to Shigatse from Everest Base Camp. However, the roads may be closed due to the heavy rain in summer or snowstorms in winter. So the best time for visiting Dinggye Xilin viewpoint is spring and autumn.

Stunning view of Mount Everest's eastern slope with wetlands and sand dunes from Dinggye Viewpoint.

How to Arrange These in One Trip? 8 Days from Lhasa to Everest

Although these attractions are scattered in different areas of Mount Everest, a well-maintained travel route seamlessly connects them together, allowing you to travel all the way and see all these amazing Everest attractions without having to go back.

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Starting from Lhasa, you’ll spend the first few days in the Holy City, exploring iconic landmarks such as the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple, while acclimatizing to the high altitude of Tibet.

Then, you’ll follow the good asphalt road to Shigatse via the turquoise Yamdrok Lake, visiting a local village family and enjoying splendid landscapes through central Tibet.

After entering the Qomolangma Nature Reserve, you’ll explore the three highlights of the trip to Everest Base Camp: take in the panoramic views of the Himalayas at Gawula Pass, get up close to the world’s highest peak at the base camp, and visit the ancient Rongbuk Monastery...but that’s not the end of your journey!

On the way back, we will take another route to Dinggye Xilin Viewpoint at the junction of Tingri County, Dinggye County, and Sakya County. From there, you’ll appreciate the rare view of the eastern slope of Mount Everest with vast wetlands and dunes.

Finally, you’ll follow the directions to Shigatse and back to Lhasa via the well-maintained Lhasa-Shigatse Expressway.

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What’s the best time to visit Everest attractions in Tibet?

The Everest Base Camp in Tibet is open for tourists all year round. However, the best times for clear views of mountain peaks are April, May, September, and October. With less rainfall and fine weather during these months, you can better enjoy the majestic summit of Mount Everest.

Surprisingly, it is possible to visit Mount Everest in Tibet in winter. The daytime temperature at the Everest Base Camp is generally around 7°C. Since winter is dry and sunny at Mount Everest, you can enjoy a stunning view of the top of Everest as well as the panoramic view of the Himalayas at Gawula Pass.

Summer is the peak season to visit Tibet, but is not an ideal season for clear views of Mount Everest. From June to August is the rainy season in Tibet, during which the summit of Mount Everest may be covered by clouds.

Visit Mount Everest at the best time for a clear view of the peak.

More Than a Tibet Travel Permit is Required to Visit Mount Everest in Tibet!

Tibet Travel Permit and is a must for all Tibet tours. It can be only applied through a local travel agency that provides tour services for you.

For visiting Mount Everest in Tibet, you also need an Alien’s Travel Permit, which will be obtained upon your arrival in Tibet. Generally, our guide will take you to apply for the Alien’s Travel Permit before heading to Everest Base Camp. It just takes a few minutes, as a little break on your journey.

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More Travel Tips for Exploring Mount Everest in Tibet

It is important not to rush to Mount Everest region upon your arrival in Tibet. The high altitude of the Everest region (ranges from around 4,000 meters to over 5,000 meters) can cause altitude sickness. Once you arrive in Lhasa, it is better to spend a few days in Lhasa before heading up to give your body enough time to adjust to the altitude.

The road conditions to Mount Everest in Tibet are quite good with almost well-paved asphalt roads. There are also tourist eco-buses to Everest Base Camp directly. So, you can get to the Everest Base Camp in Tibet without trekking.

However, regardless of the fine road conditions, you still need to prepare for the long drive to those Everest attractions. For example, it takes 6 to 7 hours to drive from Shigatse to Everest Base Camp. There are also many winding roads for climbing up the mountains. If you are prone to motion sickness, take some motion sickness medicine in advance.

The accommodation and food services are basic in Mount Everest region in Tibet. Expect simple guesthouses and tent hotels with limited amenities, and meals are typically Tibetan noodles, fried rice, or simple Sichuan cuisine. It is recommended to bring some high-energy snacks to replenish energy on the road.

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Conclusion

Everest attractions on the Tibetan side (China) are not only the famous Everest Base Camp but also the Rongbuk Monastery and Gawula Pass on the way to the base camp. During the journey to Everest Base Camp, you have many to see and experience. Also, there is a hidden gem on Everest in Tibet, the Dinggye Xinlin Viewpoint, offering stunning views of the eastern slope of Mt.Everest.

To make your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Mount Everest truly worthwhile and unforgettable, we’ve specially upgraded our Everest Base Camp tours in Tibet, carefully crafting a smooth itinerary that brings together all these amazing attractions for an immersive experience.

If you are planning visiting Mount Everest in Tibet, feel free to contact us and share your travel ideas with us. Our local travel experts would be glad to help you fulfill your dream to Everest.