Nepal marked a historic milestone on Saturday as the Manaslu Platinum Jubilee Celebration 2026 was held in Samagaun, Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality-1, Gorkha, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), the world's eighth-highest peak, on May 9, 1956.
Ukrainian mountaineer Valentyn Sypavin and Sherpa climber Dawa Tenjen Sherpa of 8K Expeditions reached the summit of Makalu (8,485m), the world's fifth highest peak, on May 8.