13/08/2026
Three Nepali Mountaineers’ Bodies Repatriated to Kathmandu
The bodies of three veteran Nepali mountaineers, Kili Pemba Sherpa (Kilu), Gyalu Sherpa (Gyaljen), and Nima Sherpa, arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at approximately 4:45 PM.
They lost their lives in a tragic avalanche on Broad Peak (8,047 meters) in Pakistan on July 30, 2026. The three climbers were part of an international expedition team that was caught in the deadly avalanche between Camp 2 and Camp 3.
Their bodies were repatriated to Nepal on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha and arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Earlier, another Nepali climber from the same tragic incident, Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta), was repatriated to Nepal on August 6, 2026.
The loss of these four Nepali mountaineers is a great sorrow for Nepal’s mountaineering community. Their courage, dedication, and contribution to mountaineering will always be remembered.
May their souls rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to their families, friends, and the entire mountaineering community.
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