Mount Everest Tourism

Type of destination: Mountain/Peak

Mount Everest, part of the Himalaya range in Asia, is the highest peak on Earth, with its summit reaching an elevation of 8,848.86 meters above sea level. It is located in the Sagarmatha National Park in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain was named after Sir George Everest, a British surveyor-general of India. The local Tibetan name for Everest is 'Chomolungma,' which means 'Mother Goddess of the World,' whereas in Nepali, it is called 'Sagarmatha.' Climbing Mount Everest has become a challenging endeavor for many mountaineers, with the first successful ascent by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953. The mountain's harsh climate, high altitude, and the difficulty of the terrain only allow climbing attempts typically during April and May, before the monsoon season begins. Sagarmatha National Park is characterized by rugged terrain and deep gorges, featuring glaciers and majestic peaks. Its unique ecosystem is home to several rare species like the snow leopard and the red panda.

Top 5 Reviews on Mount Everest

aaronthemountaineer1

Wrote on 8th May, 2024

Amazing Views!

Never reached the summit but the views of the town from high up were incredible. Hope to summit this monster one day but until then i’ll cherish the amazing environment. The national park was also bea..

E1337RWmatthewp

Wrote on 31st Jan, 2024

at the top of the world

if you go to the other side of the mountain your find a escalator that goes all the way up to the top, but don't tell everybody about it those, as it wont be a secret anymore.

Q4272OUwilld

Wrote on 8th Nov, 2023

Mid

Very Bad. Only took me about 1 hour to hike, L. Attempted to run up after walking was to easy, fell off in the prosess. Also to cold :(

794charleseh

Wrote on 21st Sep, 2023

too tall, to hard, too cold

too tall would not recomed. it hurt to go up and its way too cold on the top. now I am in the hospital.

glenn617

Wrote on 17th Sep, 2023

Too high

Too high too much stuff to take with you , nobody said I’d need oxygen almost became one of the snow dead there , was absolutely knackered when I got to the top my spam sandwiches had frozen and my c..

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