Himalayan

November 18, 2024

Nepal expecting hundreds of climbers despite pandemic

March 20, 2021 The Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal is expecting hundreds of foreigners to attempt to scale the highest Himalayan peaks despite the pandemic. The Department of Tourism in Kathmandu said Wednesday that more than 300 foreigners have expressed […]

India says 20 soldiers killed in clash with Chinese troops

June 16, 2020 Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press

SRINAGAR, India — Indian and Chinese troops fought each other with fists and rocks along the high-altitude terrain of a disputed Himalayan border in a clash that left 20 Indian soldiers dead, Indian authorities said […]