RONGBUK GLACIER -- EXPEDITION TO MOUNT EVEREST.

Probably the climbers who wish to conquer the Mount Everest shall first hear the name of Rongbuk Glacier and Rongbuk Monastery.
Mount Everest is the source of Rongbuk Glacier; there are two tributaries, East and West Rongbuk Glacier.
The climbers to reach the base camp of Mount Everest must go thru Rongbuk Glacier.
In 1921, George Mallory first explored Rongbuk Glacier and Rongbuk valley to conquer the Mount Everest.
Rongbuk Monastery founded in 1902, which lies at the foot of Rongbuk Glacier is the highest monastery ( 5100 ft) , it is only 200 meters down from the base camp of Mount Everest , has a dirt road facility now, but in 1921 when George Mallory came here he had to walk 5 weeks from Darjeeling to reach here.
From Rongbuk glacier the view is said to be most dramatic view , a panorama of Mount Everest with other peaks, often shrouded in clouds and mists, one shall see the imposing head of ice and granite , Mount Everest.
In 1983, the renovation work was undertaken by Govt and some type of basic guest house and a small restaurant has been established.
If you want to conquer Mount Everest, first try to live by Rongbuk Glacier, from there make your judgments whether you are fit to go further.