The U.S. Geological Survey has announced that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature approved the name Lhamu for a crater on the Moon. According to Nepal’s embassy in Washington, DC, the International Astronomical Union Working…
Mountaineering initiative undertaken by three Nepali sisters, project aims to climb the highest peaks on each of the seven continents Three girls have begun an historic trip in a hidden town high in the Himalayas Rolwāling at 13,779 feet, where…
Omanika Dangol, recognized for her achievements in the aviation sector and mountaineering. She serves as a senior cabin crew member for Himalaya Airlines and has made headlines for her remarkable climbing feats. Omanika Dangol became the first Nepali cabin crew…
As one generation of Sherpas; steps back from the mountaineering, it remains unclear who will guide climbers to the top of the world’s highest peaks. Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak and other peaks may face a critical shortage of…
Located in the heart of the Himalayas, at a altitude of 15,400 feet (4,700 meters), lies the World’s Highest Bakery in Lobuche, Nepal. This café has become a beloved stop for trekkers on their journey to the Everest Base Camp,…
Arun River, flowing about 75 km away from Everest, could be making the world’s tallest mountain even taller. Scientists at University College London have discovered that the Arun River, flowing about 75 km away from Everest, could be making the…
Nims Purja, also known as “Nims Dai,” is Nepali climber who is revered and regarded as a shining example of success in the history of climbing. His ground-breaking project, “Project Possible,” was a remarkable achievement in human persistence and resilience.…
Sherpas, an ethnic group residing in the Himalayan region of Nepal, have a unique tradition of naming their children after the day of the week on which they were born. This practice is based on the belief that the day…
It has been 32 years since Pasang Lhamu Sherpa climbed the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. She climbed Mt. Everest on 22 April 1993, representing all Nepali women. Pasang Lhamu was born in the district of Solukhumbu on 16 December…
Apa Sherpa (born c. 1960, Thami, Nepal) is a Nepali mountaineer and guide who set a record for most ascents of Mount Everest (21) that was later equaled by other Sherpas before being surpassed in 2018. Apa was raised in…
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