Everest, Nepal and Record
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Advnture on MSNMore restrictions on the way for Everest hopefuls after Nepal promises to protect the Himalayas from climate change and overcrowdingClimbers could face new regulatory hurdles as the world's tallest mountain faces the devastating effects of overcrowding and climate change
Nepal pledged to support mountaineering and keep climbers safe as it welcomed many of those who have scaled Mount Everest to an event recognising their achievement.
The event brought needed urgency to the degradation of mountain environments, but questions remain about implementation of its recommendations.
Something's changing in the way people travel. They're not coming to Nepal for a checklist anymore. Not for the selfies or the summit shots. They're coming to stop, to breathe, to get away from everything that's been piling up inside.
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Rajendra Lingden has said street protests and demonstrations that the pro-monarchy outfit is staging in the capital from May 29 will be peaceful.
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 occurred around Phulibang area of Kaski district at 11.56 am, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre., Asia News - Times Now
Nepal Police have busted a kidnapping racket and arrested five Indian nationals on Wednesday for allegedly holding Bangladeshi tourists hostage for ransom in the Himalayan nation. Those arrested include Shiva Saurabh,
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The Kathmandu Post on MSNNepal’s queer couples caught in red tapeNearly two years after the Supreme Court allowed same-sex marriage registration, queer couples in the country still face discrimination and inconsistent enforcement.
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Advnture on MSNUS mountaineer who claims to have climbed Everest in quickest time ever from sea to summit arrested in Nepal over cash smuggling allegationsAndrew Ushakov, who climbed with the aid of Nims Purja's Elite Exped guides was detained at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
The glowing drone-like objects reportedly remained visible for about 30 minutes before retreating back into Nepalese territory.
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Mongabay News on MSNIn Nepal, confrontation looms over controversial cable car project as court lifts stay orderNepal’s Supreme Court has refused to extend the suspension of a controversial cable car project at a pilgrimage site in the country’s eastern hills, sparking concerns of confrontation over the culturally fraught issue.
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I backpacked Nepal and India like the Race Across the World teams — here's what I learntWhile I’m yet to visit China, I’ve spent over six months travelling through India (on three separate occasions), and a month in Nepal where I hiked to Annapurna Base Camp as well as getting to know some of the same towns, and routes RATW’s teams are ...