Rongbuk Glacier in Tibet

People have Tibet travel especially by train such as Tibetan railway always attracted by the wonderful glaciers on the way. Now we will introduce one of the most glaciers in Tibet which  is called Rongbuk Glacier.

The Rongbuk Glacier, located in the Himalaya of southern Tibet, has two large tributary glaciers including the East and West Rongbuk Glaciers flow into the Rongbuk Glacier. It flows north and forms the Rongbuk Valley in the north of Mount Everest. The famous Rongbuk Monastery is located at the northern end of the Rongbuk valley, which is the only temple with highest altitude in the world, through which windows you can see Mt.Everest clearly. Mount Everest is the source of the Rongbuk Glacier and East Rongbuk Glacier.

Because of its unique scenery shows special glamour, travelers always take it as"the park in plateau". Three large glaciers get together and then to the north holding Mt.Everest which looks like a wondrous pyramid that straight up into the sky. People fix the gaze on Rongbuk Glacier will be immersed in its transcendency, purty and solemn atmosphere.

When you travel to Everest Base Camp, you will have a stop here. Climbing expeditions and trekking parties use this glacier to reach the Advanced Base Camp of Mount Everest at the upper end of the East Rongbuk Glacier. From there, climbing expeditions try to summit Everest by the North Col and the northeast ridge.