Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, is the highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. It is known as Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, both meaning "Goddess of the Sky."
???? Geographical Facts
Continent: Asia
Range: Himalayas
Location: Border of Nepal and Tibet (China)
Coordinates: 27.9881° N, 86.9250° E
First Measured: In 1856 by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of British India
Current Official Height: 8,848.86 m (confirmed by Nepal and China in 2020)
???? Climbing History
First Successful Ascent:
Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealand) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepal) on May 29, 1953
Climbing Seasons:
Spring (April–May) and Autumn (Sept–Oct) are the most favorable times
Routes:
South Col Route (Nepal) – Most popular
North Ridge Route (Tibet) – More challenging due to harsher weather
????️ Challenges of Climbing Everest
Altitude Sickness – Due to thin air above 8,000 meters (the “Death Zone”)
Extreme Weather – Sudden snowstorms, freezing temperatures
Physical and Mental Demands – Requires high endurance, preparation, and acclimatization
Crowding and Waste – Increasing traffic on the mountain has caused environmental concerns
???? Flora and Fauna
Vegetation is sparse near Everest, but you may find:
Rhododendrons at lower elevations
Mosses and lichens near base camp
Wildlife in the region includes:
Snow leopards, Himalayan tahrs, and red pandas
Birds like the Himalayan monal (Nepal’s national bird)
????️ Tourism and Trekking
Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek – A popular adventure that offers stunning views and cultural experiences
Trekkers visit Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, and Lukla Airport
Treks typically take 12–14 days round trip from Lukla to EBC
???? Interesting Facts
Over 6,000 people have reached the summit since 1953
The oldest person to summit: Yuichiro Miura (Japan), age 80
The youngest person to summit: Jordan Romero (USA), age 13
Climbers often carry oxygen tanks above 7,000 m