Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas, a mountain range in Asia that spans the border of Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region of China. In this article, we will study in detail about Mount Everest.
- Coordinates: 27.9881° N latitude and 86.9250° E longitude.
- Base camps: The south base camp is in Nepal’s Khumbu region, and the north base camp is in Tibet.
- Popular routes: Sagarmatha National Park Nipal is the most easy and famous way to go to summit, which includes the Everest Base Camp.
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain. It is the highest point of our earth. It is 29,032 feet (8,849 meters) high. Many peoples wish to hike this largest mountain. Many of them are dead in this wish. Hikers has a dream to do hiking on Mount Everest, but it is very dangerous.
Here are some more info about Mount Everest:
- Name: The mountain was originally called Peak XV, but was renamed after Sir George Everest, the British surveyor general of India from 1830 to 1843.
- Local names: In Tibetan, the mountain is known as Chomolungma, which means “Goddess Mother of the World” or “Goddess of the Valley”. In Sanskrit, it’s called Sagarmatha, which means “Peak of Heaven”.
- Climbing: The first people to reach the summit were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
- Climate change
- The mountain’s glaciers are melting very fast due to climate change. However, it gives advantage to hikers. Warmer temperatures and ice loss have also made it easier for hikers to summit.
Where can you see Mount Everest from?
Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world, is visible from three countries: Nepal, China, and even India. According to studies, obtaining an on-arrival visa in China poses challenges for many travelers, and viewing Mount Everest clearly from India is not possible.
What city is near Mount Everest?
Kathmandu – the only major city close to Mount Everest, 160.67 km from Mt. Everest. Namche Bazaar, located 36.7 km from Mount Everest, serves as the initial accommodation stop for climbers.
What is the best view of Everest?
There are several views of Mount Everest, but the three best viewpoints are Kala Patthar, Gokyo Ri, and Everest Base Camp.
- Kala Patthar: It is a small peak that is located near the base of Mount Everest that gives the beautiful views of the south face of the mountain and other Himalayan mountains. The trek to Kala Patthar is challenging and difficult, but the views are breathtaking. The best time to visit is from October to November or March to May.
- Pikey Peak: A short trek from Kathmandu that some say is the best place to see Everest.
- Nagarkot: It is very beautiful valley for the hikers that overlooks the Himalayas.
- Gokyo Ri: A mythical peak in Khumbu that is a dreamland place for true hikers and it is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Which country is the owner of Mount Everest?
China and Nipal are both the owner of Mount Everest because it is located on the border between Nepal and the China. No one “owns” Mt Everest. Mount Everest is positioned along the border that divides Nepal and Tibet (now part of China). The two countries “own” it. Climbing access to Mount Everest is regulated separately by both countries on their respective sides of the mountain.
What is the main cause of death on Mount Everest?
The leading causes of death among Mount Everest climbers are injuries and extreme exhaustion.
Can a girl climb on this Mountain?
Numerous time we saw the girls climbing on the Mount Everest. We have a large number of range about the womens who has successfully climb on the Mount Everest. Some of there names are following:
- Junko Tabei: In 1975, she became the first woman to reach the top of Mount Everest. she was really brilliant. After some time, She became the first woman to climb the Seven Summits. She open the way for other womens to climb on the mountain.
- Samina Baig: Baig was the first Pakistani woman who holds this record of climbing Mount Everest. She faced many challenges and difficulty during her climb but her consistency makes a unique record.
- Bachendri Pal: Pal became the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest.
There are many other womens who has climb on the Mount everest.
Who was the fastest person to climb Mount Everest?
Lakpa Gelu Sherpa holds the record for the fastest time to reach on the top point of Mount Everest, he reached the summit in 10 hours and 56 minutes in 2003. It is very difficult for any one to climb in a very short time like 10 hours and 56 minutes. That’s why, it is a very huge achievement for him.
Conclusion
Mount Everest is the largest mountain of earth. It is very beautiful and charming. It is the sign of natural beauty or the beauty of nature. It is the dreamland for the peoples who loves hiking. Hiking on a Mount Everest is also an adventure because it is not like a normal hiking. It is one of the most dangerous hikings in the world. But there is also has some issues like Mount Everest has a lot of trash on it.
Currently, an estimated 50 tons of waste remain on Mount Everest. Pollution on Everest was even a problem. Another thing is that when climbing the mountain the conditions are very harsh, for example, you can become blind from looking at snow for too long.
