In efforts to reduce waste, Nepal’s government asked the Everest climbers to bring their excreta back to base camp in poo ...

The increase in climbing fees is part of a series of measures aimed at reducing pollution and ecological impact on Mount Everest, the highest peak on the planet.

For many years now, the area around Mount Everest range has been ... where you have to go.” All waste alleviation gelling bags would later be collected at Camp II and then flown out to be ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Mount Everest is littered with an estimated 50 metric tons of waste, and each climber generates an average of 8 kilograms more. The Nepalese government spends $7.5 ...

Climbers must now remove their own human waste from the slopes in special bags and carry them down to Everest Base Camp for disposal. They must also wear tracking chips, which are intended to ...

Everest Base Camp is a pinnacle for adventurers and nature enthusiasts, offering a trek through Nepal's Khumbu region. Optimal seasons are spring and autumn for clear skies and moderate temperatures.

Dreaming of standing at the foothills of the world’s tallest peak? The Everest Base Camp Trek is your ticket to breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, heart-pounding adventure, and an unforgettable ...

Nepal has sharply increased the climbing permit fees for Qomolangma, which is also known as Mount Everest in the West, and introduced a slew of measures aimed at controlling garbage pollution and ...