K2 winter summiteers receive a rousing welcome home

Kathmandu, The Nepali team of 10 mountaineers, who created a new world record, of successfully climbing the world's second highest mountain K2 were welcomed back home in a grand manner. The 10 Nepali mountaineers are the first ever to reach atop the 8,611 meters high K2 in Pakistan during the winter season.

The team includes Nirmal Purja 'nimsdai', Migma David Sherpa, Mingma Tenjing Sherpa, Gyalzen Sherpa, Prem Chiri Sherpa, Dawa Sherpa, Kilu Sherpa, Mingma G, Dawa Tenjing Sherpa and Sona Sherpa.