KATHMANDU, APRIL 1

Sheikha Asma Al Thani, who aims to be the first Qatari woman to climb Mount Everest, interacts with the team leader and mountain guide, at Hotel Yak and Yeti, in Kathmandu, on Thursday.

Sheikha Asma is attempting to summit Mount Everest in April/May this year, as part of her drive to inspire women and young people in the Middle East to challenge stereotypes and fulfil their dreams.

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Photos by photojournalist Skanda Gautam for The Himalayan Times -