As of September, everyone on the mountain must be accompanied by an expert guide, improving safety but potentially ...
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 ...
“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 ...
When Pasang Nuru Sherpa recalls his childhood in the quiet village of Pangboche, in the foothills of Sagarmatha, the Nepali ...
Climbing the mountains of Nepal is a combination of scenic mountain passes that testify to the country culture and beautiful ...
The cultural importance of Mount Everest is huge in the Nepalese Sherpa Culture. The Sherpa people see the mountain as sacred. They have a deep respect for it, blending spirituality with practical ...