Mount Everest Climbers from Nepal and China Honored in Beijing

Beijing. Around 50 Everest climbers from Nepal and China, including climber and federal lawmaker Mingma Gyabu Sherpa, have been honored in China's capital, Beijing. The climbers were honored at the 'Nepal-China Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) Adventure Festival' organized by the Nepali Embassy here on Friday evening on the occasion of the 73rd Sagarmatha Day, the Nepali Embassy said.< /p>

Former Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar and Acting Ambassador of the Nepali Embassy Roshan Khanal presented certificates of honor to 29 Chinese and 24 Nepali climbers. The program was organized with the objective of promoting mountain tourism in Nepal and enhancing cooperation between Nepali and Chinese mountaineering and tourism entrepreneurs.< /p>