Mount Everest, known as Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, is the highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet). It is located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Everest is not just a geographical landmark but also a deeply spiritual symbol. For the Sherpa community, who inhabit the Solu-Khumbu region, the mountain is sacred, believed to be home to divine spirits. Every year, thousands of climbers from around the world attempt to scale Everest, making it a major attraction for Nepal’s tourism industry. However, climbing Everest is highly dangerous due to extreme weather, avalanches, and altitude sickness. The first successful ascent was made by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal in 1953. Today, Everest plays a key role in environmental conservation efforts, as climate change is causing its glaciers to melt, impacting local communities and ecosystems.