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Nepal offers free climbs to 97 peaks as tourism to Everest surges
Nepal will make 97 of its Himalayan mountains free to climb for the next two years in a bid to boost tourism in some of its more remote areas. It comes as permit fees to summit Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, during peak season will go up to $15,000 (£11,170) from September - the first increase in nearly a decade.
Nepal has introduced a two-year waiver for climbing permit fees on 97 lesser-known Himalayan peaks, while increasing fees for ...
KATHMANDU, Nepal — When Khim Lal Gautam reached the top of Mount Everest at 3 a.m. on May 22, it was dark, windy and lethally cold. Gautam carried some unusual baggage — a ground-penetrating ...
In addition to the science, national pride is at stake. “Mount Everest is our treasure,” said Buddhi Narayan Shrestha, former director general of Nepal’s Department of Survey.
How tall is Mount Everest? It varies with seismic activity and climate change. China and Nepal have remeasured the world's tallest mountain, and will announce their findings.
The American ultrarunner explains his decision to return for a fourth attempt at the FKT this coming September—a month when ...
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Nepal's Nar Phu Valley Trek: An Adventurous Journey to an Untouched Hidden Gem
Nepal is a nation blessed with breathtaking scenery and a deep cultural legacy. It is home to a variety of landscapes including forests, valleys, rivers, and lakes, as well as some of the highest ...
If you've heard anything about summitting Mt. Everest in Nepal, you've probably heard the word ‘Sherpa' in the conversation. The Sherpa people are an ethnic group native to Nepal, along with parts of ...
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What Happens if Mt. Everest Thaws Completely? Video Shows the Scary Aftermath of Climate Change
Beyond offering thrill and challenge to trekkers, Mount Everest provides significant benefits to local communities.
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