Visitors to the China  or Tibet  north side of Mt Everest (29 029 feet)  have one major advantage over those approaching  Chomolungma  the Tibetan and Sherpa name of the highest mountain in the world  from Nepal in the south: It’s possible to get to the North Base Camp by car! In fact  it’s possible to complete the whole journey from Lhasa (11 600 feet) or up the Friendship Highway from Nepal into Tibet by car  and begin your trek to Everest from there