Cultures and Religions of the Himalayan Region

Timothy Symington
Glenbrook Middle School, Longmeadow, MA
Grade 7 Social Studies: World Geography

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Resources on Climbing Everest

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Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp is located above 16,000 feet, and is the base of operations on the Nepali side of the mountain. A stone stupa is in the middle of the camp, and prayer flags flutter in the wind from it. The camp is considered to be the highest garbage dump in the world.

Click here for more information about Everest Base Camp.