KATHMANDU: Makalu Rural Municipality of Sankhuwasabha district today felicitated legendary climbers and top expedition companies for their contribution in promoting the Makalu region in the world.

However, the atmosphere in Nepal's mountains has changed as the high peaks have gone commercial. New regulations discourage self-sufficient teams these days. Pivtso's expedition to Makalu will try ...

The good weather spell that started last week seems to be holding out enabling many mountaineers to reach the various summits including Everest and Makalu. Jean-Christophe Lafaille and Inurrategi ...