Last month, Bharath Thammineni became the first Indian to climb nine of the highest Himalayan peaks after summiting Cho Oyu ...

Mount Everest is 29,032 feet tall, and every year, hundreds attempt to climb it. Its fatality rate is 1%. Here are five ...

A Black Isle man inspired by his mum’s plight climbed walls of ice and crossed crevasses on rickety ladders to successfully ...

From short weekend escapes to challenging trails, the Himalayas offer journeys suited to beginners and experienced trekkers ...

When you think about the world’s highest mountains, Mount Everest probably comes to mind first. The planet’s roof is actually ...

Home to eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Nepal attracts hundreds of climbers and trekkers every year. But avalanches remain one of the deadliest hazards on its slopes.

In practice, there is a natural ceiling imposed by the physics of planet Earth itself. The height of mountains is a balancing act between constructive and ...

At least nine people have died in two separate incidents in just a few days. For local sources, “it will take time” to ...

Explore the Himalayan cryosphere crisis, highlighting glacier retreat, water scarcity, and urgent adaptation strategies for ...

Towering 8,848 meters above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth — but how did it come to be? This video explains the collision of tectonic plates, the rise of the Himalayas, and the ...

The Tibetan Plateau, known as the Roof of the World, is the highest and largest plateau on Earth. Learn about its height, ...