28 January, 2026
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa: First to Summit Everest
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa are the two names that can never be missed when describing Everest expedition and summit. They are the first to summit Mount Everest (Sagarmatha, Chomolungma), the world’s highest peak, standing tall at a height of 8848.86 meters above sea level. The summit during the British Expedition in Everest in 1953 AD not just made history but also set a legacy by inspiring new generation climbers and mountaineers to go beyond human boundaries. The achievement by Hillary and Sherpa showed how human can use their mental and physical strength and cross-cultural cooperation to overcome challenging landscapes. Overall, the Everest expedition has reshaped the future of Everest and Himalayan mountaineering adventures. The Challenge of Mount Everest Before 1953 Mount Everest was known as ‘Peak 15’ before its actual height was measured in the 1850s. Later, it was renamed Mount Everest after Sir George Everest. Before the first successful summit of Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, many attempts and expeditions were carried out. But unfortunately, they all failed due to extreme weather conditions, limited climbing technology, and lack of oxygen systems. Everest was considered an unconquerable mountain that was beyond human limits....
20 January, 2026
Mount Everest’s Green Boots: A Tragic Landmark and Enduring Mystery
The beauty of Mount Everest (8848.86 m), the world’s highest mountain, attracts thousands of worldwide climbers and trekkers. It has become a dream destination for many adventure seekers to achieve the glory of conquering the highest point on Earth. However, apart from the magnificence and achievement, Everest has many tragic stories. Among those stories is one of the infamous tales of Green Boots, a climber who lost his life during descent. His body became a miserable landmark for years for climbers going up towards the summit. This blog provides information about the Everest tragedy of 1996 and the changes it made in present climbing practices while also tributing the brave mountaineers who lost their lives in Everest summit, including the Green Boots. The Man Behind the Story: Tsewang Paljor Key Facts About Tsewang Paljor (Green Boots) Full Name Tsewang Paljor Known as Green Boots of Mount Everest Nationality Indian Age at Death 28 years Year of Expedition 1996, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) expedition Date of Summit 10 May 1996 Everest Route Northeast Ridge (Tibetan Side) Approximate Location Found Limestone cave at an altitude of 8,500 meters (Everest Death Zone) Appearance Bright green Koflach climbing boots Role in Expedition Rope fixing,...
12 January, 2026
How Hard Is Langtang Valley Trek During Winter
The Langtang Valley trek takes you to the base of Langtang Lirung (7,227 m) and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m). Trekking to this destination presents you with several opportunities to witness the Himalayan landscape and Tamang culture. You pass by several Tamang villages and Tibetan influenced settlement, ridges, and through lush alpine forest. While Autumn and Spring are the ideal season to trek here, many trekkers love Langtang valley trek during winter. Winter is challenging but is also equally rewarding. This blog addresses a general question that adventure trekkers have: How hard is Langtang Valley trek during winter? The information about the difficulty level, including daily walk hours, altitude, trail conditions, and its suitability for beginner trekkers, is also provided. Difficulty of Langtang Valley Trek During Winter Regarding the difficulty of Langtang Valley trek, it is considered moderately difficult during winter. The winter is cold as it goes below freezing temperatures at night. The trails are also covered with ice and snow making the route difficult to navigate. Some key factors that make Langtang Valley trek difficult during winter includes: Langtang Valley Trek Details If you are planning to trek in Langtang Valley during winter, you need to consider daily walking hours,...
6 January, 2026
Top 8 Highest Mountains In Nepal
Nepal is famous for majestic Himalayan ranges and breathtaking landscapes that attract global visitors. It is home to Mount Everest (8,848 m) and many other eight thousanders mountains in the world. The Himalayan range stretches for more than 800 km in Nepal, due to which the country is popular for adventure tourism such as mountaineering, trekking, and other adventures. The majestic peaks here are not only natural wonders, but they also hold religious and cultural importance. This blog provides information regarding the top 8 highest mountains in Nepal, including their heights and locations. 8 Highest Mountains in Nepal Nepal is home to the tallest mountains in the world making it paradise for adventure seekers and explorers. We provide the list of top 8 peaks over 8,000 m in Nepal including its height and location. Mountain Name Height (in meters) Location in Nepal Mount Everest 8,848.86 m Solukhumbu District Kanchenjunga 8,586 m Taplejung District Lhotse 8,516 m Solukhumbu District Makalu 8,463 m Sankhuwasabha District Cho Oyu 8,201 m Solukhumbu District Dhaulagiri I 8,167 m Myagdi District Manaslu 8,163 m Gorkha District Annapurna I 8,091 m Kaski/Myagdi District 1. Mount Everest Mount Everest is not only Nepal’s highest mountain, but is also...
24 December, 2025
Top 15 Highest Mountains in the World
In a conversation of climbers, mountain enthusiasts, trekkers or travellers, the highest mountains in the world often refers to the club or group of 14 high peaks that tower over a height of 8,000 meters. Whenever, number crosses 15, the travellers and enthusiasts include another high mountain peak Gyanchung Kang barely missing the mark at an elevation of 7,952 metres. The marvelous 14 mountains crossing the mark are collectively called eight thousanders across the whole globe. These highest 15 mountains located in the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) and Karkoram are the pinnacle of land mass and nature’s toughest vertical ascent. 1. Mount Everest – Crowned Roof of the world Marking the sky with its massive presence at 8848.86 meters height, Mount Everest is the tallest peak on the planet. Often called Mother Goddess of Earth in Sherpa and Tibetan dialect, it rests in the Himalayas Mahalangur Range in the Nepal – China border. Claimed to be first attempted by George Mallory in the 1920s, the first successful attempt of the peak was completed by the duo of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953. Their successful attempt brought about a wave of summiting and trekking in Nepal. Feature...
19 December, 2025
Langtang Valley Trek Difficulty
Langtang valley trek lets you explore the rich Himalayan diversity and unique culture of Nepalese community. The trek provides magical experience to the lap of Himalayas. It offers stunning view of glacier lakes, monasteries, and alpine landscapes. What’s interesting is, the Langtang valley trek is one of the beginner-friendly trekking routes located in northern side of Kathmandu. Trekkers get rewarding experience without facing extreme physical and technical challenges. It is regarded as moderately difficult trek that requires basic trekking experience and physical fitness to complete.This guide explains the difficulty level of Langtang valley trek including attitude challenges and acclimatization requirement. Also, the information about terrain and trail conditions, daily walking hours, and weather conditions are provided. Overall Difficulty Level of Langtang Valley Trek The Langtang valley is a moderately difficult trekking route for both experienced and beginner trekkers. As it does not involve technical climbing and specialized trekking skills, one with good physical fitness and willingness can complete it with success. The average walking hour during the trek is around 5 to 7 hours a day. Trails are gradual uphill and contain steep ascent in few sections between Lama Hotel (2,470m) and Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m). 1. Altitude Challenges and...
12 December, 2025
Annapurna Circuit Trek Distance, Daily Walks And Route Options
Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the most magnificent trekking routes in Nepal. It is located in Annapurna region and offers unique experience of Himalayan landscape and cultural experiences. Many trekkers plan for Annapurna Circuit trek to experience Himalayan wilderness. However, while planning a trek, the most common questions trekkers ask is how long the Annapurna Circuit is? The answer to the questions depends upon the route, starting and ending points, and transportation option you choose. Usually, the circuit measures 160 to 230 km starting from Besisahar and ending at Jomsom or Tatopani. In this blog, we provide information about the distance, daily walking averages, and route options to plan trekking in Annapurna Circuit of Nepal. Total Distance for Annapurna Circuit Trek The total distance of Annapurna Circuit trek differs according to its start and ending point. The detailed information of its distance is provided below: 1. Short version trek The short version of Annapurna Circuit trek starts from Chame or Jagat and ends at Jomsom. This trek is shorter with the distance of 160 to 180 Km and are best for trekkers with limited time. 2. Classic full circuit route The classic route to perform Annapurna Circuit trek starts...
