November 1, 2026 10:04 AM
Nepal Seeks International Recognition for Six More Himalayan Peaks Above 8,000 Metres
The Government of Nepal has stepped up efforts to secure international recognition for 6 additional Himalayan peaks above 8,000 metres, which could make Nepal home to 14 of the world's 20 internationally recognised eight-thousanders. The proposal was taken forward through the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) at the 2026 General Assembly of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation UIAA, which concluded in Kathmandu on Saturday. The 6 peaks proposed for separate int...