Climbers seek glory on unclimbed peaks as Everest becomes costly, crowded
As the cost and competition of climbing the world’s highest mountains rise, an increasing number of mountaineers are turning to Nepal’s smaller, unnamed peaks for both challenge and the prestige of being first.
Bodies of missing Indian father and daughter found in Manang
The Armed Police Force recovered the bodies of an Indian father and daughter buried under snow near Maleripa monastery in Nepal’s Manang district after they went missing on October 20.
Rescuers call off search for climbers missing in Yalung Ri avalanche
Despite advanced equipment and expert teams, rescuers were unable to penetrate rock-hard snow at 5,400 meters.
Deafblind British climber abandons Himlung Himal summit attempt
Karolina Pakenaite, who lives with Usher syndrome, turned back just short of the 7,126m peak in Nepal after dangerous conditions — a decision she says reaffirmed her instincts and strengthened her resolve to become the first deafblind person to attempt Mount Everest through her DeafBlind Everest project.
Unequal summits: Why Nepal’s smaller mountains are deadlier than Everest
Everest and other 8K-peaks command millions and near-perfect rescues. But on lesser-known peaks like Yalung Ri and Panpari, lack of money, logistics, and access can turn even minor mishaps into tragedy.
Italy says seven missing; Nepal confirms only three dead, two missing
Conflicting reports between Italian and Nepali authorities deepen uncertainty over the fate of climbers caught in separate Himalayan accidents, with harsh weather and poor communication hampering rescue operations.
British Turner Twins summit Mera Peak
Twin adventurers test replica 1920s mountaineering gear on 6,476-metre Peak to shed light on how early Everest pioneers survived the extremes.
Specialist team deployed to Yalung Ri to search for missing climbers
Led by veteran guide Riten Jangbu Sherpa, a four-member recovery team equipped with advanced RECCO detection technology heads into Dolakha’s remote Rolwaling region to locate five missing foreign climbers amid treacherous alpine conditions.
Bodies of missing Italian climbers recovered on Panpari Himal
Bodies of Farronato Stefano and Caputo Alessandro recovered at Camp 1 in Gorkha’s remote Panpari range after rescue efforts hampered by severe weather triggered by Cyclone Montha.
Two climbers confirmed dead, five missing after avalanche on Yalung Ri
Eight rescued following massive avalanche in Dolakha’s Rolwaling region; most sustained minor injuries and have since returned home.
British Turner Twins summit Mera Peak
Twin adventurers test replica 1920s mountaineering gear on 6,476-metre Peak to shed light on how early Everest pioneers survived the extremes.
Kathmandu to host 2026 UIAA general assembly
The Kathmandu assembly will bring together over 120 international delegates as Nepal seeks to strengthen its role in global mountaineering and promote new educational and recognition initiatives.
Specialist team deployed to Yalung Ri to search for missing climbers
Led by veteran guide Riten Jangbu Sherpa, a four-member recovery team equipped with advanced RECCO detection technology heads into Dolakha’s remote Rolwaling region to locate five missing foreign climbers amid treacherous alpine conditions.
Bodies of missing Italian climbers recovered on Panpari Himal
Bodies of Farronato Stefano and Caputo Alessandro recovered at Camp 1 in Gorkha’s remote Panpari range after rescue efforts hampered by severe weather triggered by Cyclone Montha.
Italy says seven missing; Nepal confirms only three dead, two missing
Conflicting reports between Italian and Nepali authorities deepen uncertainty over the fate of climbers caught in separate Himalayan accidents, with harsh weather and poor communication hampering rescue operations.
Kathmandu to host 2026 UIAA general assembly
The Kathmandu assembly will bring together over 120 international delegates as Nepal seeks to strengthen its role in global mountaineering and promote new educational and recognition initiatives.
Nepal ranks world’s most nature-connected nation, global study finds
A landmark study published in the journal Ambio reveals Nepal leads the world in emotional and spiritual connection to nature, highlighting how cultural, socioeconomic, and ecological factors shape humanity’s bond with the natural world.
Upper Mustang completely isolated after landslides; hundreds of tourists stranded
Continuous rainfall has caused multiple landslides between Kagbeni and Chhusang road sections, disconnecting Upper Mustang from the rest of Nepal for the second day in a row and cutting electricity and internet access as authorities work to restore connections.
Fifteen trekkers rescued after four days trapped in Mustang snowstorm
Army team reaches stranded group at 4,900 meters after failed helicopter attempts; all safe and in good health
Heavy snowfall disrupts tourism activities; authorities urge caution
Mountaineering and tourism bodies issue urgent warnings as severe weather blankets high-altitude regions, stranding trekkers and halting expeditions
Cheating death in Thin Air
High up on the slopes of Everest, Nepali guide Dorchi Sherpa put his own life on the line to help a father fulfill a promise to his daughter. This nearly cost him his life.
Kami Rita Sherpa scales Everest for record 31st time
Legendary climber Kami Rita Sherpa led Indian Army team to summit, breaking his own world record for the most ascent of the world's highest peak
Sanu Sherpa nears historic triple summit of all 8,000-meter peaks
With 45 successful ascents and just four peaks remaining, Sanu Sherpa is on the verge of becoming the first person in history to triple summit all 14 of the world’s highest mountains.
Kami Rita Sherpa set to climb Mount Everest for the 31st time
Veteran climber Kami Rita Sherpa, who holds the world record for the most ascents of Mount Everest (8,848.86m), is preparing to yet again summit the world’s highest peak this spring.
German Olympian dies in mountaineering accident on Laila Peak
German biathlon legend Laura Dahlmeier, a double Olympic gold medalist and world champion, dies at 31 after a fatal rockfall during a descent from Pakistan’s Laila Peak; recovery halted in accordance with her final wishes.
Nepal ranks world’s most nature-connected nation, global study finds
A landmark study published in the journal Ambio reveals Nepal leads the world in emotional and spiritual connection to nature, highlighting how cultural, socioeconomic, and ecological factors shape humanity’s bond with the natural world.
Conservationists discover two new Gecko species in Nepal’s Chure/Siwalik hills
The discovery of a new gecko species in the unprotected Chure forests marks a significant scientific contribution and underscores the urgent need to strengthen Nepal’s underfunded and understudied reptile conservation efforts beyond flagship species
Monkey raids push farmers to the brink across Nepal
As monkeys descend from starving forests to raid farms, a quiet crisis unfolds across Nepal’s mid-hills—forcing families to abandon the land they once called home.
Nepal's Supreme Court orders ban on possession of wildlife parts
Landmark ruling curbs the use of animal remains as trophies, marking a legal victory for wildlife conservation in Nepal.
Malabar Whistling-thrush spotted in Nepal for the first time
Ornithologists confirm sighting of Indian forest bird in Rupandehi district, extending known range and highlighting Nepal’s rich but understudied biodiversity.
Upper Mustang completely isolated after landslides; hundreds of tourists stranded
Continuous rainfall has caused multiple landslides between Kagbeni and Chhusang road sections, disconnecting Upper Mustang from the rest of Nepal for the second day in a row and cutting electricity and internet access as authorities work to restore connections.
Cyclone Montha grounds Lukla flights for third day, stranding thousands of Everest trekkers
Flights to and from Lukla have been suspended for three days due to heavy rain and poor visibility, crowding hotels and delaying expeditions at the height of trekking season.
At least 60 dead in Nepal as monsoon rains trigger landslides and floods
Nepal Police confirmed the death toll and added that at least four individuals remain missing. They were swept away by the Pering stream near Ghodatabela, a stopover point along the Langtang trekking route.
Flying high in the lowlands
Flying Wonders Paragliding School expands Nepal’s adventure horizons as it opens first ever paragliding school located in the lower plain of the country.
Nepal sees tourism rebound in October
Tourist arrivals surge 3.3% from last year and recover nearly 96% of pre-pandemic levels, as India, the U.S., and Europe drive Nepal’s post-COVID tourism revival.