Mt. Everest Day Being Marked
▸ Part of: International Sagarmatha Day Celebrated Amidst Concerns Over Pollution and Guide Welfare
International Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) Day is being celebrated today, May 29, commemorating the first ascent of Mt. Sagarmatha by Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norge Sherpa. Various organizations are holding programs focused on mountain tourism, safe tourism, and environmental conservation, urging increased conservation efforts due to visible climate change impacts. Mountain tourism is highlighted as crucial for Nepal's economy, employment, and foreign exchange.
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