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300+ Climbers Interested In Scaling Mt Everest Despite COVID Spread

Nepal’s Tourism Department has revealed that over 300 foreigners have shown their wish to climb Mount Everest, despite COVID-19 spread. Besides, the authorities have claimed trekkers have shown willingness for other mountains as one Japanese and four Canadians climbers are en route trekking to Mount Manaslu and Mount Nuptse base camps. However, the Nepalese authorities have mandated negative COVID-19 report and quarantine for trekker heading in the peak spring season.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 - 09:18 PM / by Neha Sanjeev

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