Known for its overwhelming altitude, Mount Everest is the ultimate destination for every mountaineers worldwide. Every year records are made, and legends are born. Hitting the summit of this peak has become a thing of pride. Who on earth would not be aware for the glory of Everest and the curiosity "Where is Mount Everest Located?" Let's cover some Interesting facts through this Article.

Mount Everest located in the Kumjung region of Nepal. However one must not forget the fact that this mountain is shared between China and Nepal. To be exact, the mountain lies in the border between China and Nepal.

Sir Edmund Hilary, a bee keeper and a mountaineer from New Zealand and his climbing companion Tenzin Hilary was the first person to summit to the top of Everest. They achieved this feat on 29 May 1953. Reminiscing this day, Everest Marathon is held each year around the vicinity of Mt. Everest. Starting at 5364m high, the marathon is considered to be one of the toughest and highest races in the world. 

However there are controversies over whether George Mallory was successful summiting the top first. Mallory's ultimate fate was unknown for seventy five years, until is body was discovered on 1 May 1999. 

A recent joint survey by Nepal and China has officially announced the new height of Everest to be 8848.86 meters, which is 0.86 m taller than the previous one. Over the years, there has been a debate over the exact height of Mt. Everest. Adding stress to geologist's, the mountain grows yearly because of the motion of Indian and Tibetan tectonic plates. 

There are two classical routes to climb Mt. Everest. One is the 

North Route from China and the South route from Nepal. The Southern climbing route from Nepal is famous for the logistic and bureaucratic reasons. You'll need to acquire climbing permit from the government of the side you're climbing, either Nepal or China. The climbing season on Mount Everest is April and May yearly. There are also fewer expeditions on winter.  

Everest is Expensive. For South Expedition from Nepal, you will need to obtain climbing permit from Nepal Government which costs around USD 1 1,000. That's before you buy the first piece of gear to you will require to climb the mountain. Also, you'll need to buy for your Sherpa, your mountain guide. The price ranges from from $28,000 to $85,000. Typically, this includes transportation from Kathmandu, food, accommodation, base camp tents, supplemental oxygen, and Sherpa support.  

Climbing The Everest might not be possible for everyone. However, you still can get to the base camp of this highest mountain.  Everest Base Camp Trek offers you to go through high mountain regions, spectacular landscapes, ancient monasteries, merry Sherpa villages, and a thrilling mountain flight. I have seen people of all shapes and sizes, age and gender complete this trek. EBC is is the adventure of a lifetime reveled by thousands of travelers every year. Make it happen!