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Nepal proposes renaming Annapurna I peak for Nirmal Purja

Nepalese officials are considering renaming Annapurna I, which is known as the world's deadliest peak, to "Nimsdai Annapurna" in honour of the late mountaineer. The Annapurna Rural Municipality also plans a statue and museum for Purja, who died in an avalanche last month. Purja, known as Nimsdai, was famous for climbing all 14 peaks over 8,000 metres in record time.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 August 2026 at 11:00

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