Nepal is considering a new regulation requiring Everest climbers to have previously summited a 7,000-meter peak, aiming to ...

Famous for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Nepal presents trekkers with a unique opportunity to explore a ...

Nepal will issue Everest permits only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation’s ...

Nepal, a signatory to CITES, enacted a law 19 years ago to regulate international trade in endangered species. Under the ...

New safety measures for Mount Everest proposed by Nepal would require climbers to demonstrate previous high-altitude ...

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occured in Nepal on Saturday, according to National Center for Seismology (NCS). As per the ...

We've all seen the long lines leading to Mt. Everest. This is especially true in the notorious “Death Zone” near the summit, ...

New bill criticised by international expedition organisers for only allowing certificates from Nepali mountain peaks ...

In wake of tragedies on the world's highest mountain, Nepal has introduced a slew of measures to make Everest climbing season ...

Think you can just show up and climb Everest? Not anymore! Nepal to require 7,000-metre summit for Everest permit approval. Here's what it means.

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Nepal will issue Everest permits only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation’s 7,000-meter (22,965 ft) peaks, according to the draft of a new law aimed at ...