Everest Base Camp

There are two Everest base camps on opposite sides of Mount Everest. The one in Tibet is North  Everest Base Camp at 5,545 metres. The South Everest Base Camp is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 metres. They are rudimentary campsites on Mount Everest that are used by mountain climbers during their ascent and descent. South Everest Base Camp is used when climbing via the southeast ridge, while North Everest Base Camp is used when climbing via the northeast ridge.
In the year 1924, British Everest expedition built the first Everest Base Camp. The site has a couple of permanent structures and a small army base. After you have climbed up the small hill festooned with prayer flags for great views of the star attraction, you can take a photo of yourself at the base camp marker. At this time, you might be disappointed that it does not even mention the word ‘Everest’. Instead, it reads ‘Mt Qomolangma Base Camp’, with the Chinese below indicates that it is 5200m above sea level. Just to the left of this mark, there is a spring.
For the last few kilometers, you have to walk to the camp, since the dirt road is closed to traffic. But the walking is quite enjoyable. The up way is gentle. The altitude gain is less than 200m. For majority, the walk takes less than an hour. Along the way, you will pass scree slopes, jagged ridges, and broad glacial valleys, with muddy water flowing. If you have problem with the high altitude, to hire a horse and cart at the tent camp is a good and pleasant choice. The ride includes an hour stay at Base Camp.
A surprising thing to remind you is that you can get mobile phone reception at Tent Camp and Base Camp. You can call a friend there, and possibly they’ll be thrilled.
As of 2010, a visit to the North Everest Base Camp in Tibet required a permit from the Chinese government, on top of the permit required to visit Tibet itself. At this time such permits could be arranged relatively easily via travel agencies, typically as part of a travel package that included hiring a vehicle, driver, and translator. Road access to the North Everest Base Camp may be obtained from a road branching to the South from the Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway.

Tent Camp
The Tent Camp is actually composed by a group of nomad tents lining both sides of the dirt road between Rongphuk Monastery and the Base Camp. The Camp marks the furthest point vehicles can drive to. For a visitor, it is an interesting experience to stay here for a night. Here, all tents charge the same per-bed fee and all offer very simple meals and drinks. Some of them even have beer for sale in case a visitor is in the mood to celebrate.
Be careful with your personal belongings, for the tents are open all the time and no security is promised. If possible, you'd better leave everything in your Land Cruiser.
The Tent Camp is an incredibly scenic place to stay: natural scene includes high and grey ridges to the east and west, and you can even look up the street for Everest’s north face, which dominates the skyline. A prime real estate is there and you can go for a pittance.
Privacy can be hardly kept at the camp. There are several facts you have to be aware of. First, in all the tents, there are six people sleeping in an open area around the central stove. Secondly, when all the stoves are burning yak dung at night, the insides can get very smoky. For those who have allergies, lung problems, or sensitive noses, it is suggested that they sleep at Rongphuk. They can go to see the beautiful view the next day morning.