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Pakistan's policies cripple PoGB tourism as foreign climbers vanish and lo
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
According to the PoGB tourism department, no foreign climbers or trekkers visited the region this winter. No foreign expeditions or trekking groups were granted permits during the winter expedition season, which generally runs from November to February.
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Army creates history with 1st-ever successful ascent of Mount Kangto, Arun
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
"Braving extremely rarefied air, harsh sub-zero conditions, treacherous icy ridgelines, deep crevasses, and near-vertical ice walls, the climbers showcased the hallmark attributes of the Indian Army--unmatched grit, discipline, teamwork and an indomitable spirit," it said.
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At least seven dead including 5 foreign climbers in Nepal avalanche
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
As per the police, the dead includes three US, one Canadian, one Italian and two Nepali nationals.
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Indian, Romanian climbers' latest fatalities on Nepal's Mt Lhotse
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The two climbers lost their lives in the course of the summit on Mount Lhotse, the expedition organisers have confirmed ANI.
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NCC expedition team, comprising youngest climbers with average age of 19 y
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the expedition from New Delhi on April 3, 2025.
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10 NCC cadets set to scale Mt Everest as part of Indian expedition
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Flagged-off expeditions to Mt Everest & Mt Kangchenjunga from South Block in New Delhi. 25 Indian Army climbers aim to summit Mt Everest and a Joint team of Indian Army & Nepali Army is set to scale Mt Kangchenjunga. Also, 10 NCC cadets aim to scale Mt Everest. I wish everyone succe
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Taiwan: Mountaineers to face fine for unauthorised climbs
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Park Service has warned that mountaineers who enter national parks without permission or fail to carry proper climbing gear could face fines or bans of up to three years. The warning follows recent mountaineering accidents, including the deaths of two climbers on Yushan after sl
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Nepal bans solo expedition of 8000er's including Mount Everest
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Sixth amendment of the mountaineering regulation was released late on Tuesday evening after which climbers were banned from solo expedition in all the 8000ers peaks.
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Nepal: Bodies of 5 Russian climbers retrieved from Mt Dhaulagiri after 10
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Rescuers were able to retrieve the bodies of climbers from 6,900 meters this morning which was later flown to Kathmandu for post-mortem
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Record-setting mountaineers Nima Rinji, Dawa Yangzum return to heroic welc
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Family members along with the relatives stood in line eagerly waiting for the record-setting climbers to arrive back home. Bands played while fellow Sherpa women danced in jubilance welcoming the record-setting climbers back home.
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Five Russian climbers die on Nepal's Mount Dhaulagiri, world's 7th highest
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Five Russian climbers attempting to climb Mount Dhaulagiri, the world's seventh-highest peak, lost their lives in a devastating incident. As per the Department of Tourism of Nepal, the permit issuing authority, the climbers who had gone missing were found dead at an altitude of 7,600 metres
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Gilgit-Baltistan government hikes K2 climbing permit fees
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology, and Museum Department has announced a permit fee structure for foreign climbers attempting to conquer K2, the world's second-highest peak. The notification outlines the following fees -- USD 5,000 for the summer season, USD 2,500 fo
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