Nima Rinji becomes world's youngest to scale all 14 peaks A 18-year-old Nepali climber has scripted history in mountain climbing becoming the world’s youngest climber to join the coveted club of 8,000ers. Nepal 09 Oct, 2024
57 additional mountains opened for climbing in Nepal The decision was made during the Council of Ministers' meeting on October 7, following recommendations from the Department of Tourism. Nepal 08 Oct, 2024
Everest North Face Ski Expedition abandoned yet again above Camp III The North Face Everest Ski Project architected by top American climbers has ended citing a bad weather condition as well as time constraint after the team reached above Camp III via Hornbein Couloir route in Tibet. Nepal 06 Oct, 2024
Mingma G becomes first Nepali climber to scale 14 peaks without supplemental oxygen Renowned Sherpa climber today scripted a history in mountain climbing becoming the first Nepali mountaineer to scale all 14 peaks above 8,000 m without using supplemental oxygen. Nepal 04 Oct, 2024
Annapurna I earns global recognition at International Mountain Tourism Conference Nepal’s Annapurna I has been awarded the title of "World Famous Tourism Mountain" at the International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Conference, held in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, China. Nepal 02 Oct, 2024
Sasakawa pays courtesy call on Prez Paudel, returns home The World Health Organisation's Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, Yohei Sasakawa, met with the President Ram Chandra Paudel to share his thoughts on the leprosy elimination campaign. Kathmandu 29 Sep, 2024
Record-holding Indian climber Arjun Vajpai to scale Shishapangma Record-holding Indian climber Arjun Vajpai today announced that he would leave for Tibet tomorrow to attempt to climb the world's fourteenth highest peak this season. Nepal 29 Sep, 2024
Govt honours fastest woman Everest climber Phunjo Lama on Tourism Day The government today honoured a record-holding woman mountaineer for her inspiring role in promoting Nepal’s adventure tourism in the world. Nepal 27 Sep, 2024
PM Oli arrives in New York for 79th UNGA Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli arrived in New York on Friday evening, leading Nepal’s delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Nepal 21 Sep, 2024
Top Aussie athlete gets summit certificates despite Nims Purja The Department of Tourism today issued copies of summit certificates to the Australian female climber for scaling Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse in 2023. Nepal 20 Sep, 2024
Josette Valloton becomes first female IFMGA guide to complete 14 peaks A woman climber from Switzerland has become the first female international mountain guide to complete all 14 peaks above 8,000m. Nepal 19 Sep, 2024
WHO's goodwill ambassador Yohei Sasakawa urges for collaboration to eliminate leprosy The World Health Organisation’s Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, Yohei Sasakawa, emphasized today that deep-rooted social stigma surrounding leprosy must be addressed to eradicate the world’s oldest and most feared disease. Kathmandu 18 Sep, 2024
