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On the night of May 15, just a day before the Sagarmatha Sambaad climate dialogue began in Kathmandu, the remote district of Humla was struck by disaster. A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), ...
News Nepal » Sagarmatha » Culture: Embassy of Nepal hosts tourism promotion event to mark Sagarmatha Day
Muscat: The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat hosted a tourism promotion event on 29 May 2025 to mark Sagarmatha Day, commemorating the first ascent of Mt. Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund ...
News Nepal » Sagarmatha » Culture: Sagarmatha, Chomolungma, Everest: One peak, three names, and the real story
When we say Mount Everest, we usually think of the world's highest peak and extreme mountaineering. But long before it got its English name, the mountain already had powerful local names rooted in ...
News Nepal » Sagarmatha » Culture: Nepal’s Call for Climate Action at Sagarmatha Sambaad
Nepal is set to host Sagarmatha Sambaad, also known as the “Everest Dialogue,” from May 16-18. “Sagarmatha” is the Nepali name for Mount Everest, which is also referred to as “Chomolungma” in Tibetan.
News Nepal » Sagarmatha » Culture: Nepal Connections: Walking the traditional, and only, way to explore Sagarmatha National Park
NAMCHE BAZAR, Nepal – The airport just above town has sprouted weeds in the runway. An occasional helicopter touches down here, and planes can land if necessary. But mostly, it's a good place for the ...
News Nepal » Sagarmatha » Culture: As Nepal votes, climate change is an elephant in the room for Sherpa community
If you liked this story, share it with other people. Seasonal migration and low resident voter presence in Nepal’s Sagarmatha (Everest) region mean election campaigns concentrate on infrastructure ...
News Nepal » Sagarmatha » Culture: How Much is Too Much for Mount Everest? Isn't it Time For Sagarmatha to Rest
KATHMANDU, Sep 16 (IPS) - When Kancha Sherpa, the only surviving member of the first successful Mt. Everest expedition, says it is time for Sagarmatha, as the world's tallest mountain is known in ...
News Nepal » Sagarmatha » Culture: Nepal pitches ‘Sagarmatha to Sea’ alliance ahead of COP31
Nepal has proposed a new international climate partnership linking the Himalayas with vulnerable Pacific island states, seeking to build a common front among mountain and ocean countries ahead of the ...
News Nepal » Sagarmatha » Culture: Nepal Embassy in Muscat organises tourism promotion event to mark Sagarmatha Day
Muscat: The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat organised a tourism promotion event to mark Sagarmatha Day (Mt. Everest Day) on 21 May 2026 at Nepal House, Muscat. The programme was organised to commemorate ...