Qomolangma National Park
National Park Protected area encompassing Mount Everest and surrounding peaks
On the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, Qomolangma National Park encompasses high-altitude terrain, glacier approaches and Tibetan villages. Expeditions, high-altitude trekking and cultural visits to Sherpa communities draw climbers and researchers.
How to Get to Qomolangma National Park #
Most access to the park is from the Tibet Autonomous Region. International visitors typically fly into Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) or land in mainland China and travel overland; from Lhasa it is a multi-day drive via Shigatse and Tingri to the Everest region. Entry requires a Tibet Travel Permit plus any regional or park permits-these are arranged through licensed tour operators in China/Tibet. On the north side the last settled stop is usually Shigatse or Tingri before ascending to high camps and Rongbuk.
Tips for Visiting Qomolangma National Park #
- Arrange a Tibet Travel Permit and a local guide through a licensed tour operator well in advance-independent travel to the Tibetan plateau is restricted.
- If heading to the north (Rongbuk) side of Everest, acclimatize in Lhasa or Shigatse for several days before ascending to high camps-the north base camp sits above 5,000 m.
- Expect extreme altitude; carry pulse oximeter, acetazolamide if prescribed, and allow several days for gradual ascent.
- Bring hard copies of permit pages and extra fuel/food-services outside county towns are minimal.
Best Time to Visit Qomolangma National Park #
Best visited in spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October) when weather windows are most reliable; winter is severe and summer monsoon brings heavy precipitation and cloud.
Weather & Climate near Qomolangma National Park #
Qomolangma National Park's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -24°C to 2°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 5 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Almost no rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with 45 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall.
