WHERE IS MT. EVEREST LOCATED.

Millions of people around the world are unaware of Mt. Everest locations. Except for the trekkers and mountaineers, but for others it is a big question ‘Where is Mount Everest located’. To make it clear for all keen outdoor activities lovers and adventurers, as well as for the wide-world people. Himalayan Friendly would like to assist and share the knowledge with good information for those curious people to know “Where is Mount Everest located”. Mt. Everest is located in Asia, between Nepal and Tibet/China. Nepal is also a country with most of the world’s highest peaks, from the 14th highest mountains on this planet.

The country with the 8th world’s highest peak, namely Mt. Everest the number one at 8,848.86 meters or 29, 031.69 feet. Mt. Everest is located in North East Nepal around the Mahalangur Himalayan ranges it is the world’s number one peak. Mt. Everest also shares the borders between the two countries. The northern side is in Tibet, China and the southernface belongs to Nepal. It is located in the mid-eastern highland around Solu- Khumbu district 200 to 300 km from Kathmandu City. Where trekkers can visit the base of Mt. Everest from Lukla town. Covering a distance of 65 km/41 miles from Lukla the gateway to Everest and high Khumbu regions.

NEPAL WITH THE WORLD’S EIGHT HIGHEST 8,000 METERS PEAKS:

Apart from Mt. Everest, Nepal captures the world’s 8th highest 8,000-meter peak. It also includes hundreds above 7,000 meters and below 6,000 meters of mountains. The tallest peaks on this planet are concentrated within the Nepal Himalayan ranges. Similarly, Mt. Kanchenjunga is the 3rd world’s highest at 8,586 m/28,169 feet. The 4th world highest Mt. Lhotse at 8,516 m/27, 940 feet, Mt. Makalu the 5th highest at 8,463 m/27, 766 ft. Includes the 6th highest Mt. Cho Oyu 8,201 m or 26, 906 ft.
Mt. Dhaulagiri is the 7th highest at 8,167 m/ 26, 795 ft. Mt. Manaslu is the 8th highest at 8,163 m/ 26,781 ft. M. Annapurna-I at 8,091 m/26, 545 ft the world’s 10th highest.

The main flow of foreign visitors in Nepal is for trekking to various mountain base camps. As well as for other adventures, besides trekking are mountaineering and trekking peak climbing. For mountaineering expeditions above 6,500 meters/ 21,325 ft. Requires climbing permits and Royalty Fees for above 7,000 m/ 22,966 ft. Needs to book with Nepal Government Registrated Companies, including Government licensed guides for climbing peaks and major mountaineering. The trek to Everest Base Camp takes you to the foot of Mt. Everest amidst the giants’ towering peaks. Stand close beneath the Khumbu Icefall and glaciers. This makes the trek to Everest Base Camp, an adventure of a lifetime experience.

THE ROUTES TO MT. EVEREST BASE CAMP:

People who are interested and not unaware of Mt. Everest location and its positions. As well as how to reach the world’s number-one peak base camp. Trekkers joining for Everest Base Camp or other adventures around Nepal Himalayas must have been aware beforehand. Nepal is a country with green hills and high mountainous landscapes and terrains. The walk leads up and downhill with a few gradual sections to enjoy.

The only flatland is the low sub-tropical Terai belt around southern Nepal. En route to Everest base camp, starts with a pleasant gradual path with few short steep ups till Jorsalle. After crossing the high bridge, leaving Jorsalle village and Dudh Koshi River Valley. A steep undulating climb for a few hours to Namche Bazaar, from Namche onwards on wide scenic winding gradual ups. A few hours climb into the lovely forested path to Tengboche Monastery, and then a slow climb to Pangboche village. The walk gets easier with gentle ups to Dingboche, but the rise in altitude makes the walks longer. From Dingboche to
Lobuche lead to short steep ups with gradual winding ups till Thugla.

REACHING TO at Everest Base Camp

A steep climb of less than an hour to Thugla high ridge, then an easy gentle up to Lobuche. The gain in altitude continues along with thin air to breathe, this makes most trekkers breathless as the walk follows above Khumbu Glacier. Then heading down to Gorakshep, the early base camp of Mt. Everest, as the glaciers and snowline receded. The base camp was declared further east from Gorakshep, at present a small and last settlement with few tea houses. From Gorakshep, a winding up over rocks and boulders to reach the dramatic arctic terrains at Everest Base Camp.

It is located on a rocky moraine with ice and glaciers at 5,364 m/17,599 feet. But the views of Mt. Everest are obstructed by the adjoining giant peaks of Lhotse, Lingtrin, and Nuptse.  The best views of Mt. Everest and surrounding towering peaks are from the high scenic viewpoints of Kalapathar. Kalapathar is a popular and famous high rocky ridge above Gorakshep at 5,643 m /18,514 feet. Trekkers can enjoy the majestic views of Mt. Everest with adjoining snow-capped mountains, that surround the top. The return journey on the same route omitting Dingboche heading towards Pheriche Valley to Namche Bazaar and Lukla.

CULTURE AND RELIGION EN ROUTE EVEREST BASE CAMP:

To enjoy the adventure to Everest Base Camp, it is also best to experience the native local cultures. Known as the Highlanders of the Eastern Himalayas, the local menfolk are the world’s famous trekking guide and a natural mountaineer. The local peoples are interwoven with the Buddhist religion, similar to their early Tibetan predecessors. En route to Everest Base Camp, the trail follows several nice villages, adorned with Buddhist monuments and monasteries. The famous impressive monasteries are in Tengboche and Pangboche, the religious sites lined with prayer walls and spinning wheels.

Religion, and culture are the fascinating features of the adventure to enjoy Everest Base Camp Trekking. Every village welcomes visitors with cheerful smiles and warm hospitality of traditional heritage.
The lively colorful cultures and the dramatic views of towering snow-capped mountains. This makes Mt. Everest and the Base Camp trek, one of the most fascinating adventures of a lifetime experience.