Manaslu marks 70 years since first ascent with statue unveilings, honours in Samagaun
Summary
Nepal commemorated the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Manaslu with a ceremony in Samagaun, unveiling statues of pioneering climbers and honoring their families, alongside calls for developing trekking routes and protected zones.
Key Points
- Nepal celebrated 70 years since the first ascent of Mt. Manaslu with a ceremony in Samagaun.
- Statues of Japanese climber Toshio Imanishi and Nepali mountaineer Urken Tshering Sherpa were unveiled.
- Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey urged development of alternative trekking routes and protected zones.
- Honors were given to local summiteers, tourism entrepreneurs, and organizations CAN Nepal and Help Nepal.
