Holiday Destination: Mount Everest

It's Located in Shigatse city of China.

Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international border between China and Nepal runs across the precise summit point. Sagarmatha (means: goddess of the sky). Everest was formed about 60 million years ago. In 1856, the Great Trigonometric Survey of British India established the first published height of Everest, then known as Peak XV, at 29,002 ft (8,840 m). In 1865, Everest was given its official English name by the Royal Geographical Society upon a recommendation by Andrew Waugh, the British Surveyor General of India. Waugh named the mountain after his predecessor in the post, Sir George Everest. Although Tibetans had called Everest "Chomolungma" for centuries, Waugh was unaware of this because Nepal and Tibet were closed to foreigners. The highest mountain on the Earth attracts many well experienced mountaineers as well as capable climbers willing to hire professional guides. While not posing substantial technical climbing challenges on the standard route, Everest presents dangers such as altitude sickness, weather and wind. Last year without ascent 1974 and 1977. Corpses remaining on Everest about 120.

Climate of Shigatse City

Summer 26.2 °C (79.2 °F), Winter (−3.7)°C (25.3 °F)

Tourist Season

Summer season is best visiting in Shigatse.

General Information Of Shigatse City

• Land Area: 1496 sq mi (3,875 km2)
• Population: 1 Lakh.
• Capital City: Xizang (Tibet).
• Language: Chinese, Guanhua and English.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal in or Near by

Gyangze Bus Station

Yingxiong Road, Gyangze
Shigatse, Xizang (Tibet), China

Tibet Shigatse Himalayas Passenger Transport Bus Station

Shigatse, Qingdao East Road
Xizang (Tibet), China

Airports in or Near by

He-Ping Airport: For domestic flights.

Railway Stations

Nagqu Railway Station

Nagqu, Xizang (Tibet), China