Qatari royal family member Sheikha Asma Al Thani and Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey today reached Namche Bazaar as they plan to scale Mt Everest this season, according to organisers.
Kathmandu-based Elite Himalayan Adventure Pvt Ltd has provided financial assistance of Rs 100,000 to the family of Prema Rogu, a 19-year-old resident of Mahalaxmi Municipality-2 in Dhankuta district who is battling a rare bone marrow disease.
At least 12 skydivers including world champion Espen Fadnes and legendary climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja successfully skydived in the Everest region as Nimsdai Skydive officially launched its extreme sports initiatives in Nepal.