Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in Nepal.

Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in Nepal. Known as Sagarmatha in Nepali, the mountain stands at an altitude of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. It attracts mountaineers and adventurers from all over the world, with the first successful ascent to the summit in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal. Since then, thousands of climbers have attempted to reach the summit, with varying degrees of success.

Nepal offers different routes to climb the mountain, including the traditional South Col route from Nepal and the North Ridge route from Tibet. However, the Nepal route is more popular among climbers as it is considered to be less technically challenging and offers better facilities and infrastructure.

Climbing Mount Everest is a challenging and risky endeavor, and requires physical and mental fitness, technical skills, and experience. The climb involves high-altitude acclimatization, extreme weather conditions, and dangers such as avalanches, crevasses, and altitude sickness. Despite these risks, many climbers continue to be drawn to the mountain for its majestic beauty and the personal challenge it presents.

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