Travel Reference
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There have been about 1,200 successful attempts to scale Mount
Everest since Sir Edmund P. Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed to
the summit over 50 years ago, as ordinary people strive to achieve
their dream of conquering this extraordinary peak. Technology and
mountaineering classes have made the mountain more accessible
to climbers, though the price for such an expedition, along with a
personal Sherpa guide, can run up to $65,000 and more.
highest peaks, will always attract adventurers. Today, Nepal gen-
erates a sizable profit from those who seek such challenges.
Because of its diverse environments, Nepal offers a variety
of challenging options for those who seek a thrill, or just an
opportunity to do something different. Some tourists seeking
adventure come to climb or hike the high Himalayas. Others are
attracted by the country's fast-rushing mountain streams. They
come to Nepal to kayak or raft some of the world's most chal-
lenging waters. In the steaming tropical lowlands, jungle safaris
are a popular tourist attraction. Treks through the Himalayas
are particularly popular, especially among Westerners who can
