Mount Everest, known as "Sagarmatha" in Nepal and "Chomolungma" in Tibet, was first recognized as the highest point on Earth in 1856 by the Great Trigonometric Survey of India. Measuring a towering 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level, it has captured the imagination of climbers and adventurers worldwide.
The first successful ascent of Mount Everest was achieved on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal. This historic moment marked the beginning of a new era in mountaineering.
Since the first ascent, over 4,000 individuals have followed in the footsteps of the original climbers, each facing the extreme challenges posed by Everest's harsh weather conditions and thin atmosphere. The mountain has also become a symbol of environmental and ethical concerns, with ongoing efforts to preserve its natural beauty.