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.
Qomolangma National Park at a Glance#
Website: http://www.qomolangma.gov.cn/ (regional management pages, information varies)
Admission: No single-ticket national park fee; travel requires Tibet Travel Permit and park/area permits (prices vary by operator and permit type)
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -24° - -11° | -26° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.4h |
| February | Poor | -23° - -11° | -26° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 4.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.1h |
| March | Poor | -20° - -8° | -23° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 5.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Poor | -16° - -5° | -19° | 5 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 6.0 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.7h |
| May | Poor | -12° - -1° | -14° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 6.3 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Acceptable | -7° - 2° | -9° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 6.4 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.8h |
| July | Poor | -5° - 2° | -7° | 45 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.9 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.6h |
| August | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 44 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.0h |
| September | Poor | -8° - 1° | -9° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Poor | -14° - -4° | -16° | 31 mm | some cloud | 65% | 4.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.4h |
| November | Poor | -20° - -8° | -21° | 6 mm | some cloud | 54% | 3.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 10.6h |
| December | Poor | -22° - -10° | -23° | 23 mm | some cloud | 48% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.2h |
