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The Epic Tale of Everest and the Sherpas: A bond forged in the world's highest peaks


Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, stands tall at a majestic 29,029 feet above sea level. Located in the Himalayas, the mountain has long been a source of fascination and inspiration for climbers from all corners of the globe.


But for the local Sherpa people, Everest holds a special place in their hearts. The Sherpas, who hail from the Solu-Khumbu region of Nepal, have a deep spiritual connection to the mountain and have played a crucial role in the history of its exploration.

Since the first successful ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953, the Sherpas have played a vital role in assisting climbers on the mountain. They are known for their strength, endurance, and bravery, as well as their expert knowledge of the mountain and its routes.

The Sherpas are responsible for setting up camps, carrying gear and supplies, and fixing ropes and ladders on the mountain. They also serve as guides, helping climbers navigate the treacherous terrain and making sure they stay safe.

But the relationship between the Sherpas and Everest is not without its challenges. The mountain can be an unforgiving and dangerous place, and Sherpas have lost their lives while working on it. In 2014, an avalanche killed 16 Sherpas, bringing attention to the risks they face and the need for better safety measures.

Despite these challenges, the bond between the Sherpas and Everest remains strong. The mountain holds a special place in their culture and identity, and the work they do on it is seen as a way to honor their ancestors and make a living.

The story of Everest and the Sherpas is one of adventure, resilience, and a deep connection to the land. It is a tale that has inspired countless climbers and will continue to do so for generations to come

"Nepal: A Prime Destination for Tourism in 2023"



Nepal, a small country located in South Asia between China and India, is quickly gaining recognition as a top destination for tourism. With its diverse culture, stunning natural beauty, and rich history, Nepal has something to offer for every type of traveler.


In 2023, Nepal is expected to be a particularly attractive destination for tourists, due to several exciting developments in the country. First and foremost, Nepal has successfully managed the COVID-19 pandemic and has implemented safety measures to protect tourists and locals alike. This means that travelers can visit Nepal with confidence, knowing that they will be safe and well taken care of during their trip.



Another major reason to visit Nepal in 2023 is the abundance of outdoor activities available. From trekking in the Himalayas to rafting in the white-water rivers, Nepal offers a wide range of opportunities for adventure and exploration. The country is also home to a number of national parks, where tourists can spot rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.



For those interested in cultural experiences, Nepal has much to offer as well. The country is home to a number of ancient temples and monasteries, as well as traditional villages where visitors can learn about the local way of life. Additionally, Nepal is known for its vibrant festivals and celebrations, which provide a unique opportunity for tourists to immerse themselves in the culture of the country.


Overall, Nepal is a destination that should not be missed in 2023. With its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and abundance of outdoor activities, Nepal is sure to be a top choice for tourists looking for an exciting and memorable vacation

Pelé: The King of Football and His Contribution to the Beautiful Game

Pelé, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, has made countless contributions to the sport of football. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in Brazil in 1940, Pelé began his career as a professional footballer at the young age of 15, signing with Santos FC. He quickly made a name for himself, scoring an impressive number of goals and leading Santos to numerous victories.

Pelé's impact on football extends far beyond his impressive goal tally and the success he brought to his club team. He was also a key player for the Brazilian national team, helping lead them to victory in three World Cups (1958, 1962, and 1970). His impressive skills and leadership on the pitch made him a beloved figure in Brazil and around the world.


In addition to his success on the pitch, Pelé has also made significant contributions to the sport off the field. He has served as an ambassador for football, promoting the sport and its values around the globe. He has also worked to promote social causes, using his platform to advocate for issues such as poverty and environmental protection.

Pelé's influence on football cannot be overstated. He has inspired countless young players to pursue their dreams of becoming professional footballers, and his legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come. He is truly the King of Football, and his contributions to the sport will be remembered and celebrated for years to come.

"The Legendary Ascent of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary: The First Successful Summit of Mount Everest"



Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary are two names that are forever etched in the annals of mountaineering history. On May 29, 1953, they made history by becoming the first people to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.

Tenzing Norgay, also known as Namgyal Wangdi, was born in 1914 in a small village in Nepal. He was the son of a Sherpa yaksher, or a person who raises yaks for a living. From a young age, Tenzing was drawn to the mountains and spent much of his childhood exploring the peaks and valleys of the Himalayas. He eventually became a professional mountain guide and led numerous expeditions to various peaks in the region.

Edmund Hillary was born in 1919 in Auckland, New Zealand. He developed a love for climbing at an early age and quickly became an accomplished mountaineer. In 1952, he participated in an expedition to Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world, where he met Tenzing Norgay for the first time.

In 1953, the two men were selected to be part of a British expedition to Mount Everest, led by John Hunt. The team spent months preparing for the climb, including acclimatizing to the high altitude and practicing various climbing techniques. On May 29, 1953, Tenzing and Hillary made their final push to the summit, reaching the top at 11:30 a.m. local time.

Their historic achievement made headlines around the world and cemented their place in mountaineering folklore. Tenzing and Hillary became international celebrities and were celebrated for their bravery and determination. They went on to participate in numerous other expeditions and became ambassadors for their respective countries.

Tenzing Norgay passed away in 1986, but his legacy lives on through the Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award, which is given annually to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of adventure. Edmund Hillary passed away in 2008, but his memory is kept alive through the work of the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation, which works to improve the lives of the people of the Solu-Khumbu region of Nepal.

Today, the names of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary are synonymous with courage, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. Their historic ascent of Mount Everest stands as a testament to the human spirit and the power of teamwork and friendship.

The Nepalese Himalayan mad honey that makes people Hallucinate

The Himalayan honey (Cliff mad Honey )is 100% natural and organic carefully collected from the cliff in keeping with the traditional and rare honey hunting methods. Honey in the months of May and June is quite different from the other usual varieties of honey. It is in these months that herbal plant flowers and over 28 varieties of rhododendron flowers bloom in the Himalayan region. The many types of flowers attract the giant Himalayan bee to suck nectar and pollen from certain types of flowers and collect honey.
The honey thus collected is rare and is rich in medicinal properties packed with hallucinogenic compounds. The special honey has many types of health benefits with increasing immunity power, and this honey is antique and rare, which is not available anywhere else in the world. This honey is also psychedelic. and is taken in very little quantities. Consumption of mad honey if taken even in slightly higher quantities can lead to hallucination with symptoms of behaving funnily, feeling unstable and light-headed, loss of consciousness, chills, and sinking in some parts of one’s body. There are special honey hunting places, some in villages, and some in Kathmandu. Those who take quite a large amount of honey risk go into a coma for a few hours but they soon wake-up. Honey hunting is quite risky Hunters use traditional hunting equipment. There have been incidents of accident in the past where honey hunters have gone on cliff to see bee colony before honey hunting without wearing bee safety on face.
The bees stung them and they lost their balance and fell to their death. Honey hunters have recently started using proper belay, but they still rely on traditional ropes and rope ladders. They have been hunting from a long time and the tradition has been passed on to them by their forefathers. Honey hunting tradition is being transferred from one generation to the next.Mostly, the honey hunting area lies in the remote regions of Himalayas with poor connectivity to the cities, making traditional honey hunters oblivious to modern equipment. They suspect modern methods and choose to stick to their traditional equipment. The demand for Himalayan honey is tremendously rising for its medicinal properties. One can sell more than 4,000 kilos annually to foreign clients as well as Nepali clients.  A Himalayan village which has the honey hunting area will have one or two families engaged in honey hunting. In addition, other villagers will accompany them and help them in honey hunting. A single group can earn up to 1,000 USD to 3,000 USD. The largest chunk of money is earned by the man who climbs up on the rope ladder and harvests honey on the cliff. Most hunters are farmers from the village and their main job is framing and growing food for their own use.
Cliff mad honey  hunting is only a seasonal job for them that offers hem good money. These areas do not have any tourists. There will be some who would venture into these areas without paying tourist costs. Since honey hunters are too busy in their risky pursuits, they hardly find time to interact with tourists, but with tourist costs being regulated, the honey hunters as well as villagers can guide tourists through the entire area. Some of these people have been visited by journalists and photographers, however, not everyone can walk with them in the honey hunting area as they are capricious and far from the village, and some are really afraid of bees. Climbing up the rope ladder sometimes gets excruciating because of small shoes.
The pandemic caused by Covid19 boosted the sales of this honey due to its medicinal properties which boosted immunity.  I want to connect with all honey hunters from Nepal and collect honey directly with them by managing staff. Because the honey demand is rising. And this is a natural and limited product. So, I am planning to add another special product line under this company.








Sanu Sherpa Scaled Mt Gangchepo for the first time

Famous mountaineer Sanu Sherpa and his team successfully climbed Mt. Gangchepo on November 11, 2022, which is 6,378 meters above sea level. He shared his successful ascent on facebook "Mission Gangchempo has been successfully completed." Mr. Sanu Sherpa and Lal Bahdur Waiba apparently opened a new route on Mt. Gangchempo at south-south-east (SSE) on November 7, 2022. He further added "view from summit Mt. Sisapangma south face.” Mt. Ghanchhempo is a mystical mountain located in the Langtang region with a safe climbing route. “The Ghangchhempo climbing team safely reached Kanjin Gumba,” Sanu shared his success story onthe popular media platform. Media reports stated that Sherpa scaled Gangchepo from Sindhulchowk for the first time. Another climber Lal Bahadur Waiba had also accompanied him during the summit. Sherpa has already set a world record by conquering all 14 higher mountains above 8,000 meters twice. He had climbed Mt. Manaslu twice in five days despite suffering from dengue and adverse weather conditions. Wishing him the very best for further mountaineering endeavors.

Sherpa captured many Rare wildlife photograph in His camera




Chungba belongs to the Sherpa community in the Everest Region. He was born in Chaurikharka, which is also the main route to Mount Everest. He grew up in Khumbu experiencing the regular sight of tourists from all over the world. Since an early age, he has been interested in photography, however, due to enormous family responsibilities he decided it was best to build a future in hospitality and tourism. He has worked earlier in the capacity of Station Manager of Yeti Airlines, and now owns a resort by the name of “Wonderful hotel Khumbu Resort” in Lukla—the gateway to Everest. Aside from this, Chungba also actively engages himself as a social worker within the community. These were a few reasons that people came looking for him. But things are different now. Today, at the age of 62, Chungba's identity has undergone a tranformation, and he is better known as a wildlife photographer

 He has caught many memories through rare wild life pictures of the rare Snow Leopard (ghost cat) in Annapurna, Wild Cat in Tanzania, Wild Yak in Manang and Red Panda in Langtang. He is one among skilled photographers of Nepal who specializes in capturing pictures in low light. Chungba also travelled to the Annapurna Conservation Area in Manang for eight days to photograph snow leopards. Spotting the ghost cat was no easy feat, and Chungba could be seen trekking till 5,500 meters carrying his camera in search of ghost cats

. There would be days when he would go on for eight days without a glimpse of the leopard. “We cannot see the leopard but he is watching us. They don’t move forward when they see human beings, and therefore, it becomes very difficult for us to recognize snow leopards as they are well camouflaged. It is excruciating to identify a snow leopard as it looks the same as the ground,” Chungba says expanding upon the nature of the ghost cat. It needs to be spotted with the help of binoculars. This year, Chungba reached Tanzania at his own expense and was able to shoot a glimpse of the Wild Cat (serval cat) with his camera. Rarely, a photographer is able to capture a picture of the wild cat. 


Chungba feels fortunate to have shot the image of the serval cat which looks similar to a leopard on camera. Last April, he had a rare encounter with a tiger in Shuklaphant National Park as well. Many people spend their time in repose, sightseeing, pilgrimage, casual get togethers, community service etc. While some participate actively in politics, there are many who spend their time reading, writing or sharing their experiences. However, only a few dare to acquire a new skill, have a job and do well in that field. The Sherpas who have shown such courage are becoming more and more successful in novice professions and Chungba, despite being retired, dared to venture into a new arena and further strengthen himself financially.

 Chungba captured a wild yak’s photograph in the mountain region of Annapurna that lies in the western part of Nepal. It is uncanny as several photographers in the past had claimed that there were no wild yaks in the region, however, Chungba’s photograph paved the way for accurate facts. He came with a wonderful photo of wild yak and shared his photograph with multiple organizations working in the area of wild life. As per Chungba’s experience, wild yaks roam from time to time in Nepal, Tibet and Ladakh (in India) and gained notoriety for causing trouble to the locals. The wild yak, which usually lives around 6,000 meters, descends to 4,300 meters in the winter. Interestingly, they are crossbred with domestic yaks, for the purpose of mating and even if it comes in contact with a domestic yak, the chances of the mother dying will be the same because the baby born from a wild yak is much bigger in size. Also involved in the tourism business, Sherpa fulfilled his familial responsibilities and
 provided good education to his three sons and two daughters, after which he set out on a journey to becoming a successful wildlife photographer. He believes that pursuing one’s dreams even after retirement adds a fresh air of energy in one’s life, and despite his growing age, he has been able to be a living example for many older men.  We wish him good luck for his future projects. Read more about Chungba Sherpa:











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