PURE AS PARADISE

 On the occasion of World Tourism Day , the government of Nepal honoured record-holding mountaineer Phunjo Jhangmu Lama for her incredible achievements in promoting adventure tourism on a global scale. At an event in Kathmandu, Acting Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh felicitated Phunjo for her extraordinary feat of becoming the fastest woman to scale Mt. Everest , reaching the summit in just 14 hours and 31 minutes during the last spring season. Phunjo Lama, hailing from Chhokangpaaro village in Tsum Valley, Gorkha , is a true trailblazer in the world of mountaineering. Not only did she set the record for the fastest female ascent of Everest, but she also completed the round trip from Base Camp to Everest Summit and back in a remarkable 24 hours and 26 minutes . Her descent alone, from the summit to base camp, took just 9 hours and 18 minutes . Honoured for Outstanding Contributions to Nepal's Tourism The honouring ceremony, held on World Tourism Day , saw the participation o...

Bijay Ghimire, Pokhara. Sagarmatha Day, commemorating Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's historic ascent of Mount Everest, symbolizes human triumph over nature's challenges. It celebrates the spirit of adventure and resilience while emphasizing the need for conservation in the face of climate change. As we honor Everest's heroes and the Himalayan ecosystem, we renew our commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental preservation, ensuring that Mount Everest remains a source of inspiration for future generations.          Edmund Hillary (left) and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay reached the 29,035-foot summit of Everest on May 29,             1953, becoming the first people to stand atop the world's highest mountain. Sagarmatha Day holds a special place in the hearts of Nepalese people and adventurers from around the globe. It's not just a date on the calendar; it's a symbol of human triumph over nature's greatest challenges. As...