Everest

Nepal·aerial

Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha or Chomolongma, as seen from 30, 000 feet in the air! A glorious aerial view of the highest spot on earth. Also seen is another eastern Nepal peak from the Himalayan range bordering Sikkim in India.

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The name Jiri is derived from Jirel (the ethnic group that lives in this region). Mr. K.B. Jirel is the manager of the Cherdung Lodge here, a low-cost and clean accommodation for trekkers and climbers heading towards Sagarmatha.

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The climatic conditions in the Sagarmatha region change without prior signs. The team gears up for the summit attempts as the weather clears up and the men set out for the top.

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The climatic conditions in the Sagarmatha region change without prior signs. The team gears up for the summit attempts as the weather clears up and the men set out for the top.

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Indian mountaineer team make a net above their tent for extra security from wind at Base camp during their Everest expedition.

Nepal·bazaar · village

Indian Army mountaineers reach Namche Bazaar ahead of their Everest expedition. Namche Bazaar is a village and Village Development Committee (Namche) in Solukhumbu District in the Sagarmatha Zone of north-eastern Nepal.

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A group of Indian Army's mountaineers play cards in their camp at Everest Base camp during their Mount Everest Expedition in Nepal.

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Indian Army mountaineers start their Mt. Everest expedition. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas on the summit.

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Indian Army mountaineers visit Nepal for Mount Everest expedition. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas on the sum…

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Ladder crossing during the Everest expedition. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas on the summit.

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Climbers gear up for the Everest expedition. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas on the summit.

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Everest climbers cleaning the fresh snowfall at the Base camp during their expedition to Everest.

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Climbers use rope, ice axe and crampons to cross Khumbu icefall during their expedition to Mt. Everest.

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The Himalayas is a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The Himalayan range is home to some of the planet's highest peaks, including the highest, Mount Everest.

Nepal·snow · hills

Everest climbers at Khumbu icefall Base camp. Climbers are clearing fresh snowfall from their tents and along the path during their expedition to Everest.

Nepal·hills · snow

This film portrays Mt Everest's now-preserved Gama Valley -- sometimes called "the most beautiful valley in the world." The Gama (sometimes incorrectly spelled Kama) Valley is a seldom-visited, hidden valley where four summits (Everest, Lho…

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Indian Army team using ladder to cross seracs on their expedition to Everest. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas…

Nepal·ceremony

Before starting up the expeditions a special puja is being performed at base camp. A Lama from a local village treks over and do all the rituals.

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View of a village which is cross during Everest expedition. Porters joins the expedition and help the climbers to carry their gear during Mount Everest expedition.

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Mount Everest climbers crossing a crevasses using rope and ladder.

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Yaks overloaded with equipment on the way to Everest Base camp. Tibetan snow cocks are seen on the way. Everest climbers are busy clicking pictures.

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Mountaineers of Indian Army make their way to the Mt. Everest in Nepal. View of a large tent city at Everest Base Camp.