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US diplomat joins mountaineers, tourism leaders at Ascent Summit 2026 in Kathmandu
1 June 2026United States Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers delivered the keynote address at Ascent Summit 2026 in Kathmandu on May 31, joining over 1,400 participants drawn from Nepal's mountaineering, tourism, and adventure sectors alongside international expedition leaders, innovators, and outdoor industry representatives.
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EnvironmentHigh-level delegates flock to Namche Bazaar as historic climate summit kicks off June 1
31 May 2026High-level officials, parliamentarians, and climate experts have arrived in the scenic mountain town of Namche Bazaar for the Himalayan Climate Charter (HCC) 2026 summit, set to begin June 1 in the shadow of Mount Everest.
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ClimbingSherpa climber left to die near Camp III as Everest season closes
31 May 2026A Sherpa climber has been left to die near Camp III, just below the South Col, as Nepal closes its spring climbing season on Mt. Everest, it has been revealed.
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Travel & LeisureHoliday surge tests capacity limits across Mustang, Pokhara and Dhorpatan as visitor numbers soar
31 May 2026Nepal's mountain tourism destinations recorded one of their busiest non-festival periods in recent memory over the past four days, with a four-day public holiday and Indian summer travel driving a surge that filled hotels across Mustang, Myagdi, Pokhara, and Dhorpatan — and left hundreds of visitors without accommodation in some locations.
