The increase in climbing fees is part of a series of measures aimed at reducing pollution and ecological impact on Mount ...

Nepal has raised its fees for climbing the world’s highest peak by more than a third to $15,000, a government official ...

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The quake killed dozens and injured at least 130 as the Chinese government prepares for an all out rescue effort.

The magnitude 6.8 quake's epicentre was about 80 km north of Mount ... The China Earthquake Networks Centre located the epicentre at Tingri county, known as the northern gateway to the Everest ...

Earthquake in Tibet: Everest tourism put on hold as safety ... the facilities have remained in good condition. Located at the China-Nepal border, Mount Qomolangma reaches an altitude of more ...

China has also closed the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma for tourists. Dingri is home to the base camp of the world's highest peak. According to local ...

Beijing: China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet ...