Well, almost the population of the world knows about Mount Everest (8848m) is the highest peak in the world and very few know where is it located. Some people say it’s India which is false. Mount Everest also known as Sagarmatha (the forehead of the world) in Nepali language is located in Nepal. A small country bordering the two giants of Asia, China, and India.
Being landlocked country Nepal is often misunderstood as part of the neighboring country but don’t fall for that terrific claim that few people of the world do.
In which Country Mount Everest is Located
Geographically, Everest is located at the border between Nepal and Tibet (part of China) but all the Everest summits done by Sir Edmund Hilary, Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, Kami Rati Sherpa and many other mountaineers had done from Nepal. So Mount Everest lies in Nepal. The first female climber of Mount Everest is Japanese climber Junko Tabei who successfully summited Mount Everest on May 16, 1975 ad.
Apart from Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and his team there many other team of British mountaineering expedition who tried summiting Everest both side simultaneously. The team which was led by George Mallory was the first one to start expedition in 1921 ad which was unsuccessful. The team tried for three times but no evidence seen were proven that they did it.
Later after 75 years if the dead body was found in 1999 ad which was from the second expedition 1922 ad and many believe that George Mallory did the summit but some are still looking for evidence. Some people also says that successful summiteers are the one who return as well, not only climb the mountains. However we do respect his attempt in 1922 ad despite of what happened.
The renowned Guinness book of world records has also declared that Mount Everest is the world’s highest peak and is located in Nepal as well as some part of Everest on Tibet side. The exact location of Everest happens to be at ward no. 4 of Khumjung Village of Solukhumbu district, Province 1 of Nepal. On the Tibet side it’s Xigaze, Tingri, Tibet, China. 27°59’ North latitude, 86°55’ East longitude.
To be exact the north face of Mount Everest lies in the part of Tibet and the south face is in part of Nepal. The climatic condition of Everest is Hostile to living beings. The warmest average day time temperature is about -19 degree Celsius and coldest month of January is around -36 degree Celsius.
Sometimes the temperature drops as low as – 60 degree Celsius. Storms can come up suddenly, avalanche always risk the safety of climbers. The risk of frostbite for climbers of Everest are extremely high.
Accessibility to Mount Everest
If people want to go to Everest base camp on a motor able road then the best spot is Tibet as it requires a lots of formalities too. Summiting the Everest is not possible from the side of Tibet so Nepal tends to be only available option.
Most people do trekking till Everest base camp located at 5550m. Trekking in Everest is adventure dream of many people which is the one of the reason that Nepal gets to welcome many visitors every year. The hike that is done on the hills along with the spectacular mountain views ofEverest region is an experience of the life time. The trekking days would be more like 13-14 days in the lap of mountains.
There are many alternative for people who want to see Everest but doesn’t have more time. Lately many tour operators are organizing helicopter tour to Everest as well. Such tour is an amazing opportunity for people who want to experience most of Everest region in short period of time.
For some people who want to experience luxury in lap of mountain then there is a luxury hotel named as Hotel Everest view on operation serving fine delicacy of Japanese cuisine as well as many other cuisines. You can plan overnight at Everest kind of tour.
Why visit Everest from Nepal?
The first part is it’s very hard to get climbing permit from Tibet and the base camp is accessible by road only which definitely is an amazing experience. The south side (Nepal) have diverse climate, breathtaking scenery and beautiful culture which is seen from trekking route.
Trekking to Everest region is amazing adventure which starts from day 1 of the tour. The breathtaking flight to Lukla (one of the world’s dangerous airport) and following the footsteps of Tenzing and Hilary. Also known as classical Everest base camp route or Tenzing Hilary Route. The trail offers magnificent mountains, icefalls, glaciers and diverse landscapes.
Walking or hiking on the trail enjoying the culture of people living there. Having a closer look at lifestyle of Sherpa people which will amaze the visitors at every step they take on trails. The chortens, Mani walls, fluttering prayers flags, prayer wheels and many other things.
The beautiful town of Namche, monasteries at Tengboche, festival of monastery, the Everest from Nepal is differently happening in comparison to other parts of the world. There is something in the air of Everest, may be magic but yes only who visit the place can understand this. You definitely can read books, hear story, see pictures but you have to be there to feel the magic that Everest region is living in.
The best part is the region of Everest is safer then the north side as south side has the facility or helicopter rescue during the times of emergency, trouble or any other hazards that occurs in the region of Everest during the trek and climb.
The climatic condition of Everest is Hostile to living beings. The warmest average day time temperature is about -19 degree Celsius and coldest month of January is around -36 degree Celsius. Sometimes the temperature drops as low as – 60 degree Celsius. Storms can come up suddenly, avalanche always risk the safety of climbers. The risk of frostbite for climbers of Everest are extremely high.
1.Sagarmatha National park
Everest region holds variety of vegetation as well as animals. The zone is converted into Sagarmatha national park and Makalu Barun national park as well. The place holds variety of endangered birds like Himalayan Monal (Lhopophorous impejanus), Snow Leopard, Red Panda and others. However, the story of Yeti is still a mystery.
Many believed yeti as man eater, some believe that they do still exist, some believe that yeti extinct. Some people believed that due to the altitude sickness people hallucinate and see some random images and name them as Yeti. The monastery in Khumjung village holds the scalp of yeti which has many scientific reasons of existence and non-existence of that creature.
2.Avalanches
The high risk zone for avalanche is Khumbu glacier. The glacier is located on the flat plain on the mountain below the nearby peaks of Pumori, Lingtren and place called kalapatthar. Place where helicopter is landed and many people do the trek to kalapatthar and helicopter return.
The pop up tented camps serve 40,000 climbers and hikers who visits there, annually followed by guides, porters, senior support climbers and few others. Everest and the surrounding peaks are home to many glaciers and steep ice falls. The icefall hangs off like frozen waterfalls on the side of mountains. Evidence of avalanches are marked by massive hills of snow also known as avalanche cones.
