In Nepal, the celebration of 3rd International Mt. Everest Day also known as Mt. Qomolangma has begun amid extended programs. <br/><br/>Nepali government declared May 29 as the Day and it has been celebrating the very day since 2008 to commemorate the heroic achievement of late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary for their first historic ascent of Mt. Qomolangma on May 29, 1953. <br/><br/>Besides of paying tribute and remembering the first climbers for their heroic achievement in human history, Nepali government is celebrating this day to promote Nepal as a world-class adventure tourism destination. <br/><br/>Similarly, Nepali summiteer Apa Sherpa, world record holder for 20 ascents of Mt. Qomolangma will be honoured as the Goodwill Ambassador of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation by SAARC Secretary General.<br/>