International Everest Day: Why climbing Mount Everest remains a monumental achievement - Qoneqt
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    Vikshita Vitthal Gujaran in News

    30 May 02:00 PM


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    International Everest Day: Why climbing Mount Everest remains a monumental achievement

    International Everest Day is observed on May 29 to commemorate the 1953 climbing of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. Since then, more than 6,500 people have reached the summit. Here ais a look at why climbing Mount Everest is still a big deal. International Everest Day is observed on May 29 every year to honour the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary on this day in 1953. Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, stands at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters above sea level. Climbers are required to obtain a climbing permit.

    The cost of climbing Mount Everest can vary widely depending on several factors, including the route chosen, the guiding company, the level of support provided, and individual preferences. On average, climbers can expect to spend anywhere from $40,000 to $100,000 or more for an expedition to Mount Everest.

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