Kolkata Climbers Scale 6184m Unnamed Peak in North Spiti by North Ridge

Two members of the Kolkata-based mountaineering club Baundule, Abhijit Banik and Nabarun Ghosh, successfully climbed an unnamed 6,184m peak in the Pakshi Lamur West Glacier region of North Spiti on 23 August, 2026, reaching the summit at around 1:30 pm.

Sonarpur Arohi Climbs Chang Chenmo Kangri and Makes Three First Ascents in Eastern Ladakh

Sonarpur Arohi from West Bengal, India, has successfully concluded the climbing phase of its Chang Chenmo Expedition 2026, making four significant ascents in the remote Chang Chenmo Valley of eastern Ladakh.

Sonarpur Arohi Climbs Chang Chenmo Kangri and Makes Three First Ascents in Eastern Ladakh

Sonarpur Arohi from West Bengal, India, has successfully concluded the climbing phase of its Chang Chenmo Expedition 2026, making four significant ascents in the remote Chang Chenmo Valley of eastern Ladakh.

Dhrubajyoti Guha, an Indian-origin mountaineer, lost his life along with his Sherpa guide in a deadly avalanche at Camp III on Mt Manaslu

Indian-origin climber Dhrubajyoti Guha (47) and his Nepali climbing guide Phursemba Sherpa (47) have lost their lives after an avalanche buried their tent at Camp III of Mt Manaslu (8,163 m) in Nepal.

Nirmal Purja Among 10 Climbers Missing After Broad Peak Avalanche: What We Know So Far

The mountaineering community is anxiously awaiting updates after renowned Nepali-British mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja and nine other climbers were reported missing following a major avalanche on Broad Peak (8,047 m) in Pakistan's Karakoram Range.

Tyler Andrews Summits Everest in Under 10 Hours, Sets New Record

American athlete and mountaineer Tyler Andrews (36) has reportedly set a new speed ascent record on Mount Everest, reaching the summit from the South Base Camp in just 9 hours and 55 minutes.

Who Gets to Climb Mount Everest? Nepal's 7000-Metre Rule Could Redefine Himalayan Ambition

Nepal is on the verge of reshaping the gateway to the world's highest summit. The country's National Assembly has passed an Integrated Tourism Bill that would require prospective Everest climbers to first summit at least one mountain above 7000 metres within Nepal before qualifying for an Everest permit.