The Kathmandu valley was at 1,338 meters from the sea level before the earthquake. Now the altitude of the valley is 1338.80 metres. However, the department did not say whether the altitude of the ...

By Abhaya Raj Joshi KATHMANDU — A snow leopard found well outside its mountainous habitat in Nepal at the start of this year may have gotten lost while seeking out new territory, a new study says.

In the span of one month, ten most venomous snakes including nine king cobras and one monocled cobra have been found in and around Kathmandu. These normally tropical and humid dwellers such as paddy ...

A month’s walk from the nearest sea, Kathmandu -- elevation almost a mile -- is as vulnerable to climate change as the world’s coastal megacities.

Once in the midst of an earthquake in Kathmandu, ... As we approached Lukla in eastern Nepal, one German had to be airlifted out of the valley back to Kathmandu. Altitude sickness.

Altitude is dehydrating, alcohol is dehydrating, and hiking and hangovers just don’t mix. Besides, McKeown reminds me: “There'll be plenty of time for a celebratory beer back in Kathmandu.” ...

KATHMANDU: The altitude of the Kathmandu Valley has risen by 80 cms after the devastating earthquake struck Nepal last month the Survey Department said today ...

Kathmandu has unveiled its Seeker range, an activewear collection that combines sustainable materials with functional design. And we aren't talking about your run-of-the-mill recycled polyester ...

KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 24. Altitude Air family today congratulated Tourism Pioneer Mr Lhakpa Sonam Sherpa for successfully summiting Mt Aconcagua (6962m), making it his 6th summit as part of his ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal — An Indian ... Eric Arnold, died on his way down from the peak from altitude sickness. Hours later, a 34-year-old Australian woman, Maria Strydom, died near the top, ...