Mount Everest, located on the border between Nepal and China in the Himalayas, is the highest point on Earth, soaring 8,848 meters above sea level. Known as "Sagarmatha" to Nepalese and "Chomolungma" to Tibetans, this sacred mountain was first conquered by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Today, around 3,000 people have reached its summit. The best time to visit is from April to early June or September to November, when weather is more favorable. Travelers usually fly to Kathmandu, then fly to Lukla to begin the 14-day trek to Everest Base Camp, which includes necessary acclimatization stops