In 1856 this peak was named in honour of Sir George Everest, Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843, although locals call Everest Chomolungma, which means mother goddess of the earth.

Mount Everest proudly stands as the tallest mountain in the world, towering at an incredible 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level. It is the crown jewel of the Himalayas, attracting climbers ...

The Jet Stream will soon subside over the Himalayas, allowing climbers to reach the summits of the highest mountains in the ...