About
Mount Everest, known in Nepal as Sagarmatha and in Tibet as Chomolungma, is the world's highest mountain at 8,848.86 metres above sea level. It rises on the border between Nepal and Tibet, in the Khumbu region of Solukhumbu District, Nepal.
What a visit is like
Most visitors approach Everest on foot rather than by road. The mountain lies within Sagarmatha National Park, and the park's address is the best starting point for planning. Its contact number, +977-1-4700818, can be used to ask about the park before you set out.
The setting is one of high mountains, steep valleys and the settlements of the Khumbu. Expect thin air, cold conditions and long days of walking, and plan your pace with altitude in mind.
Around the mountain
- Sagarmatha National Park, the protected area that surrounds the peak.
- Khumbu, the region on the Nepali side, where the mountain's name and its surrounding villages are part of everyday life.
- Solukhumbu District, the wider district that gives access to the mountain.
Because Everest sits on the border with Tibet, its two names reflect the two sides of the mountain. Whichever name you use, the peak remains the defining feature of the landscape and the reason most people come.
