KATHMANDU: Kamirita Sherpa has set a new record in mountain climbing history by scaling Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, for the 30th time. According to the Department of Tourism's temporary office at the Everest Base Camp, Sherpa reached the summit at 7:49 am on Wednesday.    
Office Chief Khimlal Gautam confirmed Sherpa's remarkable achievement, marking his 30th successful ascent to Everest, thereby breaking his own previous records.    
Born in Thame of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality in Solukhumbu district, the 54-year-old Sherpa is a proficient mountain guide. His first ascent to the world's highest mountain was recorded on May 13, 1994. Sherpa also holds the record for the most ascents to peaks above 8,000 meters.    
This spring season has witnessed a significant number of climbers attempting to scale Everest, with over 460 individuals, including Sherpa guides, having successfully reached the summit so far, according to office records.    
The Everest expedition for this year's spring season officially commenced on May 10. A total of 414 climbers, comprising 339 males and 75 females, obtained permission from the department for their Everest expedition. These climbers represent 41 expedition teams, with 75 percent having already successfully summited the peak. -- RSS