Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, currently calculated to reach an altitude of over 29,000 feet. The mountain is part of the Himalayas, and the international border between Nepal and China runs along the summit point of the mountain.

Mount Everest is an irresistible lure for serious mountaineers, many of whom risk their lives to reach the snow-covered, cloud-hidden summit.

The first confirmed summiting occurred in 1953 and by 2013, 4,042 successful climbers had reached the summit.

Visitors can enjoy the wonderful spectacle of the mountain by visiting Everest Base Camp, the departure point for climbers.

You can hike up to the Mount Everest Base Camp or take the eco-bus and include a visit to the Rongbuk Buddhist Monastery, the highest monastery in the world.

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