North Base Camp is in Tibet at an elevation of 5,545 metres (18,192 ft) above the sea level. This is one of the camps which are rudimentary campsites on Mount Everest that are used by mountain climbers during their ascent and descent.
North Base Camp is used when climbing via thenortheast ridge. The North Base Camp has vehicle access (at least in the summer months). Climbers typically rest at base camp for several days for acclimatization; to reduce the risks and severity of altitude sickness.
As of 2010, a visit to the North (Tibet-side) Base Camp 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 companies in Lhasa, typically as part of a travel package that included hiring a vehicle, driver, and translator. Road access to the North Base Camp may be obtained from a road branching to the South from the Friendship Highway.
