I think that Everest needs a rest for a few seasons." New rule at Mt. Everest sparks major controversy: 'I felt my government ...

Conquering Mount Everest is no easy feat for the body, mind — and bank account. Nepal plans to increase the price of Everest climbing permits by about 36%, the first rise in almost a decade.

But they have also been used to give mountaineering teams and tourists a shortcut over challenging terrain in the Sagarmatha National Park, home to Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.

open image in gallery Bright yellow tents in Mount Everest Base Camp, Khumbu glacier and mountains, Sagarmatha national park, Nepal, Himalayas (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Nepal is often criticised ...

Everest Base Camp is a pinnacle for adventurers and nature enthusiasts, offering a trek through Nepal's Khumbu region.

Helicopter operations in the Everest region, including Sagarmatha National Park, have been obstructed ... The Khumbu region, home to Mount Everest, is a major attraction for trekkers and climbers.