Mountaineering

Santa Bir Lama, Immediate Past President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), has led an extraordinary life journey that epitomizes dedication, perseverance, and contributions to the fields of mountaineering, tourism, and social service. Born in 1958 in the village of Kattike Deurali, Kavre, Nepal, to farming parents, His path from…

Anita Gurung Due to sharing the same name with the first Everest climber, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, this schoolgirl used to face teasing from many people who would say, ‘When you grow up, you too will climb the mountain.’ This persistent question became challenging for her, and she started considering Pasang…

Kathmandu: On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Qatari Princess Sheikha Asma Al Thani achieved a significant milestone in her mountaineering career by summiting the tenth highest peak in the world, Annapurna I. The princess, accompanied by a team of elite Sherpas led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, reached the summit at…

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…

Gandaki: Ambassadors and distinguished diplomats from 11 different countries are expected to participate in this year’s World Tourism Day program in Pokhara. The diplomats, who have been visiting Pokhara since Sunday at the formal invitation of the Gandaki state government, have started participating in various programs organized on the occasion…

Mira Acharya, Director, Department of Tourism Current situation The tourism sector has been most affected due to the Covid-19 epidemic which has spread globally. The tourism sector of our country has fallen to critical situations due to Covid-19. We have lost two tourist seasons for tourism. When it comes to…

Anita Gurung  Kathmandu: At the mere age of 13, her marriage was fixed. But she didn’t want to get married and she courageously fled from her house the night before her marriage. There is no expression of regret on the face of the famous mountaineer Maya Gurung when she recalls…

Romancing with Dorje Lhakpa peak (6966m) climbing in the Langtang region is something that will offer you a different and unique taste of expeditions in Nepal, where the nation has mountains in abundance. Langtang region has always been the major hub for trekkers, climbers, and photographers to enjoy the raw…

Kami Rita Sherpa Kathmandu: For almost three months I have confined myself to my home. Few days ago, our settlement area of Tenzing Chwok of Kapan in Kathmandu was sealed after coronavirus case was found here. Some people have now started to move here and there during the lockdown. But…