MOUNT EVEREST- The largest peak in the world 8,850 meters (29,035 feet)


The mountain with the highest elevation above sea level, standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,032ft.), located in Nepal’s Himalaya, Mount Everest is known as Sagarmatha in Nepal, which means “Goddess of the Sky.” Sir George Everest gave Mount Everest its name in 1865 AD.

Mount Everest Is About 60 Million Years Old. Mount Everest’s summit is located on both the Nepali and Chinese sides. Mount Everest has two locations. The land on the Tibetan side is in Tingri County’s Xigaze neighborhood. At the Solukhumbu district’s Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal’s side is situated.

It is known as Chomolungma, which is Tibetan for “Holy Mother.” It is also known by the Chinese names Zhumulangma Feng and Chu-mu-lang-ma Feng, which can alternatively be spelt Qomolangma Feng.

Edmund Hillary ( The first Individual Climber)

Edmund Hillary, a New Zealander, and Tenzing Norgay, a Tibetan, were the first individuals to successfully summit Everest, according to records. They succeeded to climb the mountain in 1953 and still hold the record. The first woman from Nepal to reach the peak of Mount Everest was Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, who lived from 10 December 1961 to 22 April 1993.

The climber who has scaled Mount Everest the most times is Kami Rita Sherpa. On May 21, 2019, he ascended the top for the 24th time. In 2003, Lakpa Gelu Sherpa set a record by ascending Mount Everest’s South Side from Base Camp to the summit in 10 hours and 56 minutes. Everest has a stunning three-sided pyramid shape. The ascents of Everest to its base are covered in glaciers.

Pumori Glacier to the northwest, Kangshung Glacier to the east, West Rongpu Glacier to the north and northwest, and Khumbu Glacier to the west and south—all of these glaciers are present on Everest. Most people’s dreams include climbing Mount Everest. Yet to actually climb, you need to be emotionally and physically prepared.

That is a hazardous effort. Everest climbing demands extensive prior mountaineering experience, a certificate of good health, specialized gear, and an experienced Nepali guide. Unfortunately, despite putting in a lot of effort and money, many people were unable to overcome challenges and even killed.

Some climbers may endure poor judgment, heart attacks, strokes, or trouble recovering from altitude sickness. The Death Zone, thus named because most fatalities occurred above 7,500 meters, has seen at least one climber per year since 1969. The southeast ridge from Nepal and the north ridge from Tibet are the two primary ascent routes up Mount Everest.

The southeast ridge path is more technically straightforward even if the north ridge route is shorter. Every year, Mount Everest rises about 44 millimeters in height. On Mount Everest, almost 300 people have passed away and On Mount Everest and more than 200 bodies. Every climber who climbs Mount follows to the 2 o’clock rule. Climbers have till 2 pm to reach the top because of the harsh and unpredictably weather.

ITINERARY TO SUMMIT MOUNT EVEREST


Arriving in Kathmandu and pre-trip meeting on day one.
Day 2
: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. To Phakding by foot (2700m.) 3 hour walk and 30 minute flight.
Day 3: Namche Bazaar to Phahding (3440m.) 5-6 hours.
Day 4: Adjustment in Namche (3440m.)
Day 5: Hike to Tengboche Monastery on Day 05. (3860m.)- 5 hours.
Day 6: Hike to Dingboche on day six (4350m.)-5.30 hours
Day 7: Accommodation in Dingboche.
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche on Day 8 (4910m- 5 hours.
Day 09: Hike back to Gorak Shep after visiting Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) (5180m.)-8hours.
Day 10: Early in the morning, hike to Kala Pattar (5545 m), then descend to Pheriche (4120m.)-7 hours
Day 11: Trek to Namche (3440 meters) in 4 hours on day 11.
Day 12: Trek to Lukla on Day 12 (2840m.) 7 hours.
Day 13: Early morning return flight to Kathmandu.
Final Departure on Day 14.


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