6th Lalitpur Climbing Festival Celebrates Youth Talent and Everest Legacy

The sixth Lalitpur Climbing Festival concluded with vibrant energy at the Asend Climbing Center in Jhamsikhel, showcasing young climbers, honoring journalist Kalpana Maharjan’s historic dual Everest ascent, and reinforcing Nepal’s commitment to sport climbing.

The annual event, held on May 23, commemorates Maharjan’s 2018 (Nepal) and 2019 (China) Everest summits, recognized in the Genich World Record, symbolizing empowerment and advocacy against child marriage.