North Base Camp in Tibet
As of 2010, a visit to the North (China-side) Base Camp required a permit from the Chinese government, on top of the permit required to visit Tibet itself. At this time such permits must be arranged via travel companies in Lhasa as part of a package tour that include hiring a vehicle, driver and guide. The North Base Camp is accessed by vehicle through a 100 km road branching to the South from the Friendship Highway near Shelkar. The "tourists Base Camp" is located about half-way between Rongbuk Monastery and the actual climbers Base Camp at the foot of Rongbuk glacier.
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Gravel road leading to north EBC after leaving Friendship Highway, Tibet, with first close view of Mt. Everest
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Tent village established for tourists' convenience called Everest Base Camp, in Tibet. It is the furthest that private cars can go. Mount Everest can be seen in the background.
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Tea house at the North Everest Base Camp. Mount Everest is visible in the background.
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Interior of tea house/hotel located at Everest Base Camp, Tibet
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A view of Everest North (Tibet-side) Base Camp looking west, August 3, 2002. The permanent structure at left is for mountain climbers, central-left structure is for pit toilets, while the temporary wood-frame, plastic tarpaulin-covered structures below and right are for other visitors and support people
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Climbers' tents in the restricted area beyond the area open to tourists.
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Camps visible on northeast ridge as seen from north tent village, Tibet on May 20, 2011.
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