76th Annapurna Climbing Day Celebrated in Narchyang: Marathon, Culture, and New Trails
Every year on June 3, Nepal celebrates Annapurna Climbing Day, a special occasion that commemorates one of the most important achievements in mountaineering history. The date marks the successful first ascent of Annapurna I on June 3, 1950, by French climbers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal. This achievement changed the course of Himalayan exploration forever. At 8,091 meters, Annapurna I…