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The government is considering making it compulsory for mountaineers attempting to climb Everest and other peaks above 8,000 m to take along a high-altitude local guide or support staff to ensure their safety. The proposal will be tabled at the joint meeting of the Himalaya host countries Nepal, India, China and Pakistan scheduled to be...Read More

The number of people in Kathmandu switching to mountain bikes for commuting and sports has risen due to increasing health consciousness and environmental concerns besides the city’s horrendous traffic. Traders in the Kathmandu valley said that sales of mountain bikes had been swelling by the year. Many bicycle shops sell mountain bikes imported directly from...Read More

A recent survey on the habitat of musk deer found in the northern region of Gorkha district has revealed a few pleasant facts about these endangered animals. Conducted by a team deployed from Manaslu Conservation Area, the survey has found the natural diversity of the area perfectly suited for musk deer. In addition to this...Read More

On the 7th Day of the Tibetan New Year, or Losar, 73-year-old Yangzom from Lhoka was dining in a restaurant on Lhasa’s main street. It was her first time to celebrate Losar in Lhasa with two of her daughters who work there. Wearing a brown hat, Yangzom was dressed in a dark red coat and...Read More

Climbers on Mount Everest will be forced to bring back eight kilograms of garbage, an official said on Monday, to clean up a peak that has become the world’s highest rubbish dump. The rule, one of several new measures covering mountaineering in the Himalayan nation, will apply to climbers ascending beyond Everest’s base camp from...Read More