Adventure
1,251 Climbers from 72 Countries Arrive in Nepal for Autumn Mountaineering
Nepal has welcomed 1,251 climbers from 72 countries for the autumn mountaineering season. According to data released by the Department of Tourism on Friday, these climbers aim to ascend 46 peaks, ranging from Mount Makalu in the east to Mount Api in the west. The United States tops the list…
Read More »Tejan Gurung: Scaling New Heights and Shattering Records
In the realm of mountaineering, where courage meets the colossal, Tejan Gurung has emerged as a trailblazer. At just 28 years old, this fearless adventurer from Pokhara, Nepal, is on the verge of etching his name in the annals of history by becoming the youngest person to conquer all 14…
Read More »Missing Indian Climber Found Alive in Annapurna
A climber who had gone missing from the second base camp of Annapurna mountain in Myagdi, Nepal, has been successfully rescued alive after four days. Anurag Malu, a 34-year-old climber from Kishangarh, Rajasthan, India, was found at the second base camp of Annapurna mountain on Thursday morning. Thaneshwar Guragari, manager…
Read More »Defying the Odds: Double-Amputee Mountaineer’s Everest Quest
Highlights Tourism Double-amputee mountaineer Hari Budha Magar has embarked on his most daring adventure yet – an attempt to climb Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak. Budha Magar, an ex-British Gurkha, received permission from the Department for Tourism to undertake this extraordinary expedition, according to Department Director General Hom Prasad…
Read More »Nepal: An ideal mountaineering destination
Highlights Tourism The climbing season in Nepal during the spring is just around the corner, and the Nepalese mountains are eagerly waiting to welcome mountaineers from around the world. After a devastating pandemic of Covid-19, many people have been seeking ways to challenge themselves physically and mentally, and mountaineering in…
Read More »Superman Zipline launched in Pokhara
Gandaki: Pokhara, one of the major touristic hubs in the country, offers various services of adventure tourism and Zipline is among them. Tourism entrepreneurs here seem effortful for extending the duration of stay of visitors through the different activities of amusement. Lately, ‘Superman Zipline service’ has been launched here to…
Read More »Yukesh Gurung: Youngest Professional Paragliding Pilot in Nepal
Highlights Tourism Yukesh Gurung is the youngest paragliding pilot in Nepal who had won a silver medal for Nepal in paragliding sports during the 18th South Asian Games. Pilot Gurung, who is just 19 years old now had started learning about paragliding stealthily when he was just 9 years old.…
Read More »Meet the first female paragliding pilot of Nepal
Itahari: Once fully dependent on foreign paragliding pilots, Nepal has now become self-sustained in paragliding pilots. Nepal’s paragliding scene has been successful not only in commercial tourism point of view but also in competitive sports. Nepal won a silver medal in cross-country paragliding at Gunung Mas Puncak of West Java,…
Read More »Cycling up to Tilicho lake
Kathmandu: Both Nepali and foreigners are crazy about cycling up to Tilicho lake in Nepal in recent years. Every year, thousands of Nepalis and foreigners reach this world’s highest lake. The attractions of Tilicho lake is further magnified as it is located in Manang’s Annapurna conservation region and remains surrounded…
Read More »Unauthorized helicopter flights pose risk to Sagarmatha Park wildlife
Bhojraj Karki Solukhumbu: The Sagarmatha National Park officials recently seized two ‘drone cameras’ as they were being flown inside from the park premises without permission. According to Park chief Bhumiraj Upadhyay, the advanced cameras were confiscated from the Jorsalle and Dole areas. The Park management is preparing to send them…
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