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 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...

Pokhara, June 3, 2024— Today marks the 74th anniversary of the historic ascent of Annapurna I, a milestone in the annals of mountaineering. On June 3, 1950, French climber Maurice Herzog, along with his team, successfully reached the summit of this formidable peak, making it the first 8,000-meter mountain ever conquered. This momentous achievement is commemorated annually as Annapurna Day, a celebration of human endurance, resilience, and the spirit of exploration. This year's Annapurna Day was graced by His Excellency Ambassadors from various nations, Hon'ble Foreign Minister, Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Mr. Surendra Pandey and Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Narayan Kaji Shrestha, along with a distinguished assembly of special guests. Their presence underscored the international significance of this event and the shared reverence for the mountains that transcend national boundaries. Annapurna I, with its daunting altitude of 8,091 meters, continues to stand as a symbol of hu...