Mount Everest

Everyone knows Mt. Everest – at 8,848.86 meters, it is Earth’s highest mountain peak, and thousands of adventure lovers come here each year. This giant in the Himalayas, known as “Sagarmatha” in Nepal and “Chomolungma” in Tibet, is a symbol of human courage and determination.

Did you know that the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest was just 13 years old? And here’s something cool – there’s a full-service post office at the base camp where you can send postcards from the world’s highest mailing point! These post offices are typically not permanent and are established at base camps or high-altitude trekking routes for specific durations, often during peak climbing seasons.

For those bit by the travel bug, Nepal Tour Packages offer various ways to experience this beauty, from base camp treks to helicopter tours. Every year, during the climbing season (March to May), hundreds of climbers attempt to reach their summit, making it one of the world’s most visited mountaineering destinations.

Timings & Entry Fees of Mt. Everest:

1. Permits required: Everest National Park entry fee – INR 2000
2. Best visiting months: March to May, September to November
3. Regular flights from Kathmandu to Lukla are available
4. Helicopter tours start from INR 85000 – 1,45,000 per person