Location: On the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Height: Approximately 8,848.86 m (29,031.7 ft), the tallest mountain on Earth
Nepal Side: Known as the South Col route, starting from Lukla → Namche Bazaar → Everest Base Camp
Local Names:
Sagarmatha (सगरमाथा) in Nepali
Chomolungma in Tibetan
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🏔️ Mount Everest – Detailed Information
🗺️ Location
Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China).
The southern slope is in Nepal, within Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📏 Height
8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 ft)
This is the official height, jointly announced by Nepal and China in 2020.
🏞️ Local Names
Sagarmatha (Nepali): “Goddess of the Sky”
Chomolungma (Tibetan): “Goddess Mother of the World”
🧭 Key Geographical Details
Coordinates: 27.9881° N, 86.9250° E
Part of the Himalayas and the Mahalangur Range.
Surrounded by other major peaks:
Lhotse (8,516 m)
Nuptse (7,861 m)
Changtse (7,543 m)
🏕️ Everest Base Camp (Nepal Side)
Elevation: ~5,364 m
Trek starts: Lukla Airport
Popular stops: Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep
The Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC Trek) takes 12–14 days.
🧗 Climbing Route (South Col Route – Nepal)
Base Camp → Khumbu Icefall
Most dangerous section due to shifting ice towers.
Camp I → Western Cwm
Camp II (Advanced Base Camp)
Camp III → Lhotse Face
Camp IV (South Col)
The Summit Push
Passes the Hillary Step, South Summit, and ridge to the main summit.
🔥 Climbing Season
Spring (April–May) – most popular; best weather
Autumn (September–October) – fewer climbers but possible
🌡️ Climate & Conditions
Temperatures can drop to -60°C at the summit.
Strong jet stream winds can exceed 160 km/h.
Oxygen at the summit is one-third of sea level.
📚 History
First people to reach the summit:
Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealand)
Tenzing Norgay (Nepal)
Date: 29 May 1953
🦋 Wildlife in Sagarmatha National Park
Snow leopard (rare)
Himalayan tahr
Red panda
Musk deer
Danphe (Nepal’s national bird)
🌍 Cultural Significance
Sacred to Sherpa communities.
Many climbers receive blessings at Tengboche Monastery.
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