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Nepal announces a hike in climbing fee for 8,000ers

Nepal has raised the climbing permit fee for all its 8,000ers by 36-40 percent. As a result, the new permit fee for climbing Mount Everest during the spring season has increased to $15,000 up from $11,000 per person.

Community participation to protect the rare elongated tortoise

Nepal has an opportunity to use community-driven conservation to protect the critically endangered elongated tortoise, which can be key to saving this species from extinction.

Adriana Brownlee becomes youngest female climber to complete 14 peaks

French climber Alasdair Scot Mckenzie, 20, Pakistani Shehroze Kashif, 22, and British Adriana Brownlee, 23, are the youngest of the batch of 13 climbers who completed 14-peak challenge on Wednesday.

Dawa Yangzum Sherpa becomes first Nepali woman to complete all 14 peaks

Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, who scaled Everest at the age of 21, became the first woman to become the IFMGA certified guide, and now the first Nepali female climber to complete all 14 peaks.

66 dead, 69 missing in Nepal floods and landslides

At least 66 people have died and 69 are missing in Nepal due to severe floods and landslides triggered by late monsoon rains, with ongoing search and rescue operations amid adverse weather.

49 dead, many missing in floods and landslides in Nepal

With more rain forecasted for the coming days, authorities have issued flood warnings for communities living near major rivers, particularly the Koshi and Gandak rivers, which have surpassed danger levels.

Villagers block helicopters in Manaslu, demand end to flight restrictions

Locals say the blockade will remain in place until the government lifts flight prohibitions and charter regulations for them

Nepal issues 410 permits for autumn expedition

Manaslu continues to draw the highest number of climbers, with 308 permits issued as part of the ongoing autumn expedition season.

Massive flood sweeps through Thame village in Everest region

A massive flood has swept through Thame, a Sherpa heritage village in Everest region at an altitude of 3,800m above sea level, on Friday afternoon.

Naoko sets the world record for the most ascent of K2

About three dozens of climbers stood atop Mount K2 right after the rope fixing team laid the rope to the summit despite unpredictable weather condition.

Climbers conquer K2 seizing a narrow weather window

Nepali mountain guides open the route to the summit of K2 despite challenging weather condition, clearing the way for the season's expedition

Death toll in floods and landslides reaches 120 since the onset of monsoon

Weather forecast shows receding rain due to moving of the monsoon trough towards south, which is expected to return beginning next week with more rains in Nepal. 
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Nepal announces a hike in climbing fee for 8,000ers

Nepal has raised the climbing permit fee for all its 8,000ers by 36-40 percent. As a result, the new permit fee for climbing Mount Everest during the spring season has increased to $15,000 up from $11,000 per person.

Community participation to protect the rare elongated tortoise

Nepal has an opportunity to use community-driven conservation to protect the critically endangered elongated tortoise, which can be key to saving this species from extinction.

Adriana Brownlee becomes youngest female climber to complete 14 peaks

French climber Alasdair Scot Mckenzie, 20, Pakistani Shehroze Kashif, 22, and British Adriana Brownlee, 23, are the youngest of the batch of 13 climbers who completed 14-peak challenge on Wednesday.