Melting in Plain Sight: Climate Change, Himalayan Glaciers, and the Future of Nepal Trekking
📋 Scientific Quick Reference Himalayan Glacier Count: ~54,000 glaciers covering approximately 60,000 km² Nepal Glacier Coverage: 3,808 glaciers covering ~4,212 km² of Nepal’s territory Average Retreat Rate: Himalayan glaciers losing mass at approximately 40–70 cm water equivalent per year Khumbu Glacier Retreat: Retreated approximately 5km since 1953; thinning at 1–2 metres per year in lower sections Temperature Rise: Hindu Kush…