Nepal increases climbing permit fees by 36 per cent, sparking debate on the impact on tourism and environmental conservation.

Nepal has increased the permit price after nearly a decade by 36 per cent from $11000 (about Rs 9L) to $15000 (about Rs 13L).

Meanwhile, those planning to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, will have to pay $7,500 instead of $5,500 in the autumn season. The fee for the winter and monsoon seasons has increased ...

Geologically, the Tibetan Plateau ranks among the most seismically active areas worldwide, serving as a convergence zone for the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates ...

The Tibet Youth Congress marked a historic moment as they concluded their All-India Bike Rally at Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi’s ...

Thailand reached a major milestone on Thursday in becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to hold legal same-sex unions, ...

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