Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) is the world’s highest mountain. It rises to 8848 meters (29, 028 feet) above the sea level. Tenzing Norgey Sherpa of Nepal and Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand became the first to stand on the top of the world on May 29, 1953 through South Col. They went through Khumbu Glacier and continued their ascent to the summit via the South East Ridge.

Facts on Mount Everest:
Height: 8848M (29, 028 Feet)
Latitude: 27˚ 59’ 17”
Longitude: 86˚ 55’31”
First Nepali Climber: Mr. Tenzing Norgey Sherpa
Normal Ascent Route: South Easte Ridge
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Lukla-Namche-Pheriche-Base Camp