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Gurung brothers scale Everest

Gurung brothers scale Everest

Author: THT Online Category: Mountain May 17, 2024 Everest, Nepal

Two Gurung brothers from Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-4 in Sankhuwasabha have successfully scaled the world's highest peak, Mt Everest.

Two Gurung brothers from Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-4 in Sankhuwasabha have successfully scaled the world's highest peak, Mt Everest. American, Chinese, Polish climbers scale Everest Purnima, Valentyn make second summit; Jyoti Ratre becomes oldest Indian female to scale Everest Elder brother Ashish Gurung reached the summit at 4:38 am today, followed by his younger brother Sujan Gurung, who reached the peak at 7:35 am. This is not the first time the Gurung brothers have conquered Everest. Ashish, an International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA) guide, has now summited Everest four times. Sujan, an aspiring mountain guide, achieved his second summit of Everest this year. Their expedition this year was organized by TAG Nepal Treks.

Weather Update: Standard Himalayan mountain conditions

Peak Altitude: 8848 m

Risk Level: Low

Expedition Info: First ascent expedition

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