28 climbers scale Mt. Qomolangma Saturday

A total of 28 mountaineers of four different expeditions have scaled Mt. Qomolangma, the world's tallest peak, on Saturday.

According to Radio Nepal, a 12-member team of India climbed Mt. Qomolangma Saturday from South. The team comprises of six Indians and six Nepali high altitude workers.

The six Indians who scaled the peak were all government employees.

Similarly, seven members and six high altitude workers of Alpine Ascents International Expedition 2006 team climbed Mt. Qomolangma.

Likewise, three climbers from two separate expeditions - two Nepali high altitude workers and an American mountain guide - also scaled the Mt. Qomolangma Saturday.

Source: Xinhua



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