Two Kazakh climbers, Vadim Gaidarenko and Vitaliy Tevossov, successfully summited Island Peak (6,165m) via the Chola Pass route, as part of an expedition organized by 8K Expeditions.
Nepal’s major western tourist hubs, Annapurna Base Camp, Pokhara, and Mustang, have witnessed a remarkable influx of domestic and foreign visitors this autumn, fueled by long festival holidays, favorable weather, and improved trekking infrastructure.