80yo US national treks to Everest Base Camp in inspirational feat ​​​​​​​ In an extraordinary display of determination and physical endurance, 80-year-old VV Sundaram, a US national based in Chennai, has successfully trekked to Everest Base Camp, defying age and inspiring adventurers worldwide. Nepal 27 Mar, 2025
Around 500 climbers to take on Everest this season The spring climbing season for 2025 is expected to be a robust one, as per Rishi Bhandari, General Secretary of Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOAN). The spring climbing season for 2025 is expected to be a robust one, as per Rishi Bhandari, General Secretary of Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOAN). Nepal 20 Mar, 2025
Drones to clean Everest and minimise casualties With the 2025 climbing season set to start soon, preparations are in full swing to smoothly manage expeditions on various mountains, including Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak. Environment 20 Mar, 2025
Nepal gears up to set Everest climbing fee at $15,000 per foreign climber The government of Nepal is set to increase its climbing permit fees for Mount Everest to $15,000 while also introducing a series of measures aimed at reducing environmental pollution and enhancing safety on the world’s highest peak. Nepal 21 Jan, 2025
Khumbu locals speak out against heli operations Tourist season in the Everest region occurs twice a year: In the spring and autumn. Nepal 10 Jan, 2025
Korean and Sherpa climbers make first ascent of Sharphu V A team of eight climbers from Korea and Nepal has successfully conquered the unclimbed Sharphu V (6,328 metres), a virgin peak located in Taplejung district. Nepal 13 Nov, 2024
Nepal's climber Lapka Sherpa takes centre stage at Outdoor Fair in Singapore Legendary climber Lakpa Sherpa appealed to international outdoor experts in Singapore to come to Nepal, as the country has become the ultimate adventure hub in the world. Nepal 27 Oct, 2024
Pasang Kidar, Danika establish new climbing route on Beding Go peak Two renowned climbers explored a new climbing route on the northwest ridge of Beding Go peak in Rolwaling. Nepal 18 Oct, 2024
Adverse weather hinders recovery of deceased foreign mountaineer Adverse weather has hampered efforts to recover the bodies of five Russian climbers who died while attempting to summit Mt. Dhaulagiri. Nepal 09 Oct, 2024
Seven Summit Treks announces 100% summit success on Shisha Pangma A team of 29 international climbers and Sherpas from Seven Summit Treks (SST) has successfully summited Shisha Pangma (8,027m), with all members reaching the peak today from 6:00 AM local time, according to the SST. Nepal 09 Oct, 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
Climbers from 14 Peaks Expedition scale Mt. Manaslu A team of international climbers and Sherpas from the 14 Peaks Expedition has successfully reached the true summit of Mt. Manaslu today morning, according to Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, CEO of 14 Peaks Expedition. Nepal 24 Sep, 2024
