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Angling the water tigers: A breakthrough in adventure tourism

‘I won’t climb Everest’

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Man who clicked Everest traffic jam picture might have to abandon his ‘project’ due to lack of funds

The first thing you notice about Nirmal Purja Magar (or ‘Nims‘ ) is that he is incredibly confident. Why wouldn’t he be? He’s climbed Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu in 31 days and particpated in two hi-altitude rescues. In addition to that, he’s the climber who clicked the now viral ‘Everest Traffic Jam’ […]