A century ago, British surveyors, measuring the towering Himalayas on the Nepal-Tibet border, found the world's highest mountain: 29,141 feet. Tibetan natives called it Chomolungma, meaning ...

There’s no shortage of brilliant events taking place in Sligo this week, and if you’re wondering what’s on, we’ve compiled a list of the best things to do in the area this week. Cruinniú ...

During the Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal, China's Vice Chairman Xiao Jie repeatedly referred to Mount Everest as "Chomolungma," the Chinese name, while other participants used English and Nepali ...

Kathmandu [Nepal]: Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China, Xiao Jie, referred to Mount Everest by its Sino name, "Chomolungma," while addressing the inaugural session of Nepal's flagship ...

Chomolungma Controversy: China's Name Game at Nepal's Sagarmatha Sambaad At Nepal's Sagarmatha Sambaad, China's Vice Chairman Xiao Jie exclusively used the Chinese name 'Chomolungma' for Mount Everest ...

Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China, Xiao Jie, referred to Mount Everest by its Sino name, "Chomolungma," while addressing the inaugural session of Nepal's flagship event, the ...

Nepal is set to host Sagarmatha Sambaad, also known as the “Everest Dialogue,” from May 16-18. “Sagarmatha” is the Nepali name for Mount Everest, which is also referred to as ...

He would be hailed forever among the mountain villages of Nepal as one of the greatest climbers ever. But while the two men were climbing at the upper altitudes, they were unaware that British ...

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The Khumbu Icefall, a frozen river that moves four feet a day, flows at the foot of Mt. Everest and must be navigated to reach the mountain's summit.