Rising Prices, New Rules on Mount Everest The allure of climbing Mount Everest, since the first ascent in 1953, continues to escalate, resulting in overcrowding ...

For those who want to climb Mount Everest the fee will be $15,000 during the peak season, up 36% from its $11,000 fee, the ...

Nepal is home to many of the most glowing touring courses in the world. Among these, the Everest Base Camp trip, Annapurna ...

Over the course of 12 years, Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar have documented the struggles and challenges of Sherpas ...

When Pasang Nuru Sherpa recalls his childhood in the quiet village of Pangboche, in the foothills of Sagarmatha, the Nepali ...

“Helicopter tourism” that brings trekkers to Base Camp of Sagarmatha (Everest) in Nepal and bypasses ... to approach the homes of the Sherpa people, renowned for their ability to thrive ...

Climbing the mountains of Nepal is a combination of scenic mountain passes that testify to the country culture and beautiful ...

Mount Everest stands at 29,032 feet, the highest point on Earth. It’s a symbol of human dreams and goals. Since 1953, about 4,000 climbers have reached its top. This mountain, known as Sagarmatha in ...

Acclimatiztion Climbing high requires physiological adjustment. Humans were not designed to live at altitudes pushing 8,000 meters – the Death Zone. But our bod ...