Sherpa entrepreneurs, climbers ask Govt to punish Nims Purja, Elite Exped Sherpa Tourism Entrepreneur Association of Nepal today asked the government to take immediate legal action against celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja for his alleged involvement in unethical mountaineering practices. Nepal 30 Jul, 2024
Nims Purja shuts down Thamel store, removes Everest video Facing a backlash from the world’s mountaineering community, celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja of Elite Exped has removed a controversial video of rope-slicing on Mt Everest from his social media accounts. Kathmandu 19 Jul, 2024
Unscrupulous foreign insurance agents fleecing Nepal's tourism sector Unscrupulous foreign agents and their sub-agencies have mushroomed here in recent days, capitalising on the country’s tourism-related policies that are either ambiguous or non-existent, and at a heavy cost for local industries. Nepal 08 Jul, 2024
Tourism Dept for banning Nims Purja from running expeditions in Nepal The Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation today recommended stern action against celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja and his company - Elite Exped- for violating mountaineering rules of the country. Nepal 26 Jun, 2024
Nims Purja illegally takes top Aussie cyclist to Everest Camp II for double summits This spring, celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja of Elite Exped made headlines for many wrongdoings in the mountaineering industry. Nepal 22 Jun, 2024
DJ Tenzing: Spinning tracks at Everest's Camp II for climate change awareness Tenzing Sherpa, known as DJ Tenzing, has made waves by hosting the highest altitude DJ concert ever in the Everest region. Nepal 13 Jun, 2024
Lawmaker calls for ban on climber Nims Purja, Osprey ends partnership over sexual abuse allegations Lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain has urged the government to ban prominent climber Nirmal "Nims" Purja from entering Nepal. Nepal 05 Jun, 2024
Lhakpa Sonam, Pema Chhiring, AC Sherpa among others feted on Everest Day The Department of Tourism honored several individuals with various awards and honors to recognize their contributions to mountaineering and to promote mountaineering tourism in Nepal. Kathmandu 29 May, 2024
DoT expresses serious concern over Nims Purja's Everest video claim, announces legal investigation The Department of Tourism (DoT) has expressed serious concern over the statement and video message about Mt. Everest posted by celebrated climber Nirmal 'Nims' Purja on social media. Nepal 27 May, 2024
Nims Purja again plays foul in mountains, circulates fake message about Everest, tarnishing Nepal's image The Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation is all set to take stern legal action against celebrated mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja after he aired a fake video message about Mt. Everest. Nepal 27 May, 2024
Senior Captain grounded after Nims takes illegal flight to Everest Camp II The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has suspended senior captain of Prabhu Helicopters Sobit Gauchan, following an unauthorized flight from Kathmandu to Camp II on Mt Everest. The flight was conducted by celebrated mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja in violation of CAAN regulations on May 19. Nepal 23 May, 2024
Valentyn's double Everest summits with single permit raise eyebrows Renowned Ukrainian guide Valentyn Sypavin climbed Mt Everest this morning, making his second summit to the top of the world in just nine days. Nepal 19 May, 2024
