Nepal Mount Everest

Nepal Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world; we all know that. There are many things to know and learn about it because it is located in the middle of the Himalayas. Mount Everest is located in Nepal, bordering China's autonomous region of Tibet. Still, many people are unaware of this mountain and the surrounding territories, which is one of the oldest civilizations on earth. Here we are discussing several curiosities related to Mt. Everest, Nepal, the Himalayas, people, culture, and religion. In 1953, when the human foot reached the top of this mighty peak, the discussion and desire to explore this mountain became famous.

Nepal Mount Everest Topography

Mount Everest is known as the top of the earth, which is 8848 m/29029 ft high above sea level, and it’s still increasing with the Tibetan and Indian tectonic plate movement. This mountain is located in the Mahalangur range of the Everest region. This mountain separates Nepal and China; hence, it’s working as a border between the two countries. There is the Khumbu glacier just at the bottom, which is the largest glacier in Nepal. There are dozens of mountains in the surrounding area, which are exotic and charming. The meltwater from these mighty peaks flows down and forms the river Dudhkoshi, a tributary of the Koshi River. This region is protected and conserved as a national park by the government of Nepal with the name of Sagarmatha National Park, which was established in 1976 and spans over 1148 sq km.

Visit Nepal's Mount Everest

Visiting Nepal's Mount Everest has become popular in recent years, and it is going to become even more famous in the coming years. There are several ways and means of transportation to visit Mt Everest, and it depends on how close you want to see it and how comfortable you are without having the luxury for a few days. We can see Mt. Everest from both the Tibetan and Nepalese sides. We recommend the Nepalese side because it has more to offer. The visa and permits are way easier if you visit via Nepal. The best view of Mt. Everest is from Kalapathar, which is in Nepal. Trekking and helicopter flights are the options we can take to see Mt. Everest from the nearest distance. Another option is to fly to Lukla and trek for a few days so we can see Mt. Everest, and you don’t have to lose your comfort and luxury that much. The next option is to take an Everest flight and see Mount Everest from the sky. On a clear day bunch of aircraft leave from Kathmandu for the Everest flight.

EVEREST KALAPATHAR TREKKING

The Everest Kalapathar trek is the best option to see Mt. Everest. This journey offers several different types of views, from close-up to long distance. Trekking Everest region provides you with a precious opportunity to see the rugged landscape, the Sherpa people and their culture, an enlightening monastery, a rushing Himalayan river, a freezing glacier, and the flora and fauna found in the region. This journey starts at Kathmandu, taking a short flight to Lukla, and trekking starts, which takes nine days to reach Kalapathar and three days to come back. During this journey, you can visit the Everest base camp. You have to be physically well to do this trek, having some experience of trekking before.

HOW TO ORGANIZE THE EVEREST JOURNEY

Organizing an Everest journey has become way easier than before with the development of the internet. There are many trek operator companies in Nepal and abroad that offer a variety of services. It is also possible to backpack and go solo trek, which seems adventurous and a bit complicated to arrange permits and things. The best option is to book from a trekking company in Nepal, as it benefits the local community and the support team to make your journey comfortable and convenient.

CLIMBING MT. EVEREST

Climbing Mt. Everest, which is also called the Everest expedition and Everest summit, is one of the most challenging adventure journeys. 1953 May 29 was the landmark day for all humans when Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa reached the summit of Mt Everest. After the first successful expedition, it became more popular among mountaineers and adventure enthusiasts. Some five thousand people have reached the summit of Mt. Everest. From beginning to end, it takes 45 days to 2 months to do the summit. All expeditions are conducted under the support and supervision of Sherpa; thus, they’re easier, convenient, and reliable