Mount Everest (Sagarmatha)
सगरमाथा
The world's highest mountain at 8,848.86 meters, called Sagarmatha in Nepal. Its south side can be viewed up close from places such as Kala Patthar.
Mount Everest lies on the border between China and Nepal. The Nepali side is within Sagarmatha National Park. The height of 8,848.86 meters was jointly announced by China and Nepal in 2020. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made the first ascent via the south side in 1953. For trekkers, the best viewpoints on the south side include the summit of the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters near Namche, the Everest View Hotel, Tengboche, Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri. To climb Everest, you must apply for a climbing permit (about US$15,000 in spring) and join a professional expedition team. Visitors who prefer not to trek can see the mountain from the air on a helicopter or sightseeing flight from Kathmandu.
Opening hours
Open all day (viewing only)
Nearby sights
- Island Peak (Imja Tse)
- Everest Base Camp (South)
- Chhukung Ri
- Kala Patthar
- Dingboche
- Thukla Pass Memorials
- Ama Dablam
- Cho La Pass