Everest — Clipahoy

Everest expedition members crossing the crevasses of Khumbu icefall

Nepal·hills

Climbing up the frozen steep mountains have never been an easy task, and it becomes more evident while the men of Indian Army tries to climb the highest peak in the world i.e., Mount Everest.

Everest climbers pass massive crevasse as they cross Khumbu icefall

Nepal·hills

View of Everest Base camp. Climbers get ready to head towards a higher camp during their expedition on Everest.

Crossing a crevasses in the icefall during Mount Everest expedition

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A metal ladder is anchored into both sides of the crevasse to cross crevasses during Mount Everest expedition.

Awe-inspiring scenery and magnificent Himalayan view from a Chopper, in Everest

Nepal·hills

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.

Goods being uplaoded at Jiri village during the Everest expedition

Nepal·village · hills

Climbers take rest after they reached Jiri village. Meanwhile climbers checked equipments before they head towards the Everest Base camp, Nepal.

Yaks overloaded with equipments head towards the Everest Base camp

Nepal·hills

Yaks, porters and climbers head towards Mount Everest carrying loads during Indian Army Everest expedition.

The biggest challenges while climbing Mount Everest: Arjun Vajpai

Nepal·school

Mountaineer Arjun Vajpai lecturing the students of The Shri Ram School about the challenges he faced while climbing Mount Everest. Arjun Vajpai was the youngest Indian to climb Mount Everest.

Everest climbers crossing a bridge near lunch spot, Namche - Nepal

Nepal·architecture · hills

Climbers crossing a suspension bridge heading towards the Namche bazaar, Nepal. 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 Sherp…

Himalayan Helicopter tour allows you to witness wonders of nature, in Everest

Nepal·hills

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.

Enjoy the panoramic views of Himalayan mountains from a helicopter, in Everest

Nepal·hills

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.

Col Kumar discusses dates for summit attempt - Everest expedition

Nepal

The 22-member team led by ace mountaineer Colonel Ajay Kothiyal was flagged off by Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Ramesh Halgali on March 12.

Sherpas having fun with a pressure cooker at the Everest Base camp

Nepal

Fun time at the Everest Base camp. Sherpas while taking break at the Everest Base camp try balancing atta ki goli (a ball made of dough) at the whistle of the pressure cooker.

Everest climbers converse with porters - between Bupsa to Chaplang

Nepal

Indian Army mountaineers pray before their Mt. Everest Expedition

Nepal·hills

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.

Mountaineers weigh loaded sacks at Base Camp - Everest expedition

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Mountaineers weighing their goods outside their tent at Base Camp during Everest expedition. The 22-member team led by ace mountaineer Colonel Ajay Kothiyal was flagged off by Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Ramesh Halgali on March 12.

Nepali children look at mountaineers as they trek towards Everest

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The 22-member team led by ace mountaineer Colonel Ajay Kothiyal was flagged off by Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Ramesh Halgali on March 12.

Indian Army mountaineers rest during their Mt. Everest Expedition

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Indian Army mountaineers rest at the base camp during their 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…

Indian mountaineers climb ice blocks and seracs on Khumbu Icefall, in Everest

Nepal·hills

Climbers head towards the Everest crossing the Khumbu Icefall using rope and ladder to cross crevasses, searcs.

Ice-work in the shadow of Pumori, on seracs of the Everest massif

Nepal·hills

Everest climbers head towards top using ladder and rope during 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 Sh…

Yellow billed Chough sits on our tripod during Everest expedition

Nepal

The yellow-billed chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) is an easily distinguishable mountain-dwelling bird with a small, yellow, slightly decurved bill and bright red legs and feet. Its rounded tail projects well beyond its wingtips when at rest.

Everest climbers cross a bridge on their way to Everest base camp

Nepal·architecture · hills

Indian Army team on their way to Everest crossing bridge during their expedition to Everest.

Massive glacier flows from Everest massif, glistening in noon sun

Nepal·hills · snow

As climbers establish Camp 1 above the Khumbu Icefall, the vast expanse of the glacier opens up behind the camp and exposes the main summit massif of Everest, with the Lhotse and Nuptse ridges on either side.

Beautiful peaks around Everest, prayer flags, icycles and seracs

Nepal·ceremony · hills

Snow covered peaks, prayer flags, icycles and seracs as seen from Everest Base Camp in Nepal. Nowhere in the world is more spectacular than in the Everest region. It is where four of the world's six tallest peaks Mt. Everest, Mt.