Planning a Trip

Getting There -- By Land Cruiser, the journey from Shigatse takes around 6 hours. On the 3-hour drive from Lhatse to Dingri, you'll drive past the Gyantsola Pass at 5,200m (17,056 ft.), a great place for your first view of the Himalayas.

Visitor Information -- The Qomolangma Service Center offers information, permits, and superclean restrooms round-the-clock.