Nepal Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world we all know that. There are many things to know and learn about it because it is located in the middle of the Himalaya. Mount Everest is located in Nepal bordering with Chinas autonomous region of Tibet. Still, many people are unknown about this mountain and surrounding territories which is one of the oldest civilizations on earth. Here we are discussing several curiosities related to Mt Everest, Nepal, Himalaya, People, Culture, and Religion. In 1953 when the human foot reached the top of this mighty peak the discussion and desire to explore this mountain became famous.
Nepal Mount Everest Topography
Mount Everest is known as the top of the earth which is 8848m/29029ft high above sea level and it’s still increasing with Tibetan and Indian tectonic plate movement. This mountain is located in the Mahalangur range of Everest region. This mountain separates Nepal and China hence it’s working as a border between two countries. There is Khumbu glacier just at the bottom which is the largest glacier in Nepal. There are dozens of mountains in the surrounding which are really exotic and charming. The meltdown water from these mighty peaks floss down and form river Dudhkoshi, the tributary rivers to Koshi River. This region is protected and conserved as a national park by the government of Nepal with the name of Sagarmatha National Park which was established in 1976 which spreads the over 1148sq km.
Visit Nepal Mount Everest
Visiting Nepal Mount Everest has become popular in recent years which are going to be more famous in the coming years. There are several ways and means of transportation to visit Mt Everest and it depends how close you want to see it and how comfortable you are without having the luxury for a few days. We can see Mt Everest from both Tibetan and Nepalese side. We recommend through the Nepalese side because it has more to offer. The visa and permits are way easier if you visit via Nepal. To see the best view of Mt Everest is from Kalapathar which is in Nepal. Trekking and Helicopter flights are the options we can take to see Mt Everest from the nearest distance. More options are fly Lukla and trek few days so we can see Mt Everest and you don’t have to lose your comfort and luxury that much. The next option is to take Everest flight and see Mount Everest from the sky. On a clear day bunch of aircraft leaves from Kathmandu for Everest flight.
EVEREST KALAPATHAR TREKKING
Everest Kalapathar trekking is the best option to see Mt Everest. This journey offers several different types of views close up to long distance. Trekking Everest region provides you a precious opportunity with which you can see the rugged landscape, Sherpa people, their culture, enlightening monastery, Himalayan rushing river, freezing glacier and flora-faunas found in the region. This journey starts at Kathmandu taking a short flight to Lukla and trekking starts which takes nine days to reach Kalapathar and three days to come back. While this journey can visit the Everest base camp. You have to be physically well to do this trek having some experience of trekking before.
HOW TO ORGANIZE EVEREST JOURNEY
Organizing Everest journey has become way easier than before with the development of the internet. There are many trek operator companies in Nepal and abroad which give varieties of service. It is also possible to backpack and solo trekking which seems adventurous and a bit complicate to arrange permit and things. The best option is to book from trekking company in Nepal as it benefits local and support team to make your journey comfortable and convenient.
CLIMBING MT EVEREST
Climbing Mt Everest which is also called the Everest expedition and Everest summit is one of the challenging adventure journeys. 1953 May 29 was the landmark day for all humans that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa reached the summit of Mt Everest. After the first successful expedition, it became more popular among mountaineer and adventure enthusiast. Some five thousand people have been reached the summit of Mt Everest already. From beginning to end it takes 45 days to 2 months to do the summit. All expedition conducts under the support and supervision of Sherpa thus it’s easier, convenient and reliable