12/08/2026
Tragedy and Tribute: Fallen Sherpa Climbers Returned Home from Broad Peakļ¼
The bodies of three prominent Nepali mountaineersāGyaljen Sherpa, Kili Pemba Sherpa, and Nima Sherpaāwho tragically lost their lives in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, have been successfully repatriated to Kathmandu. Their remains arrived Tuesday afternoon on a Qatar Airways flight via Doha. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, their solemn processions were escorted directly to the office of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) to honor their immense contributions to high-altitude climbing.
The remains of Pur Bahadur Gurung "Yukta," another victim of the same devastating accident, had previously been brought back to Nepal on July 21. Search and recovery efforts remain ongoing to repatriate the remaining climbers from the accident site, which includes one Nepali, one Pakistani, and one American national.
Honoring the Fallen Legends
"Only a select few in this world have the courage to fully live out their dreams. These remarkable Sherpa brothers achieved extraordinary milestones in such a tragically brief time before leaving us too soon. May their souls rest in eternal peace, and may their grieving families and loved ones find the strength to turn this profound sorrow into lasting resilience."