Himalayan Hub

Nepal first Astronauts: The Sherpa couple has been tending to animals in the isolated pasture, situated around 47,700 metres above sea level, just a few hours walk from the nearest human settlement. (from Kathmandu Post).

Tibet border closure hits family reunions, local trade Tibetan officials say they are still awaiting Beijing’s permission to reopen the border, which was shut in January 2020 to tame the Covid pandemic.