The Sixth amendment of the mountaineering regulation was released late by Nepal after which climbers were banned from solo expedition in all the 8000ers peaks.

Nepal bans solo climbs on Mount Everest and all 8,000m peaks, enforcing stricter rules, higher fees, and eco-measures. Here’s ...

Nepal has banned solo expeditions on Mount Everest and other peaks over 8000m. Stricter guidelines now require one mountain ...

In 1978, Rick Steves had a good thing going at home in Edmonds, Washington — until he blew it up. He was recently out of ...

In this travel guide to Asia, we share our insights about what makes this ... The soaring peaks of the Himalayas to the valleys of Nepal. You’ll discover scenes of natural beauty everywhere you go.

Nepal has hiked the cost of an Everest climbing permit by a third, arguing it will help tackle pollution and boost safety on ...

Nepal has implemented new regulations requiring one mountain guide for every two climbers on peaks above 8,000 meters, ...

Travel writer Rick Steves’ adventures on the Hippie Trail from Istanbul to Kathmandu made him think differently about the ...

The writer will also be presenting two talks at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival: European Travel Skills at 2 p.m. Feb. 5 and Travel as a Political Act at 3 p.m. Feb. 6 (the festival, taking place ...