Nepal’s mountaineering tourism sector has recorded another notable achievement this autumn, with Satori Adventures Pvt. Ltd. celebrating the successful ascent of 21 international climbers and Nepali Sherpa guides on Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 metres). The expedition, conducted under the leadership of the company’s Founder and Managing Director, Rishi Ram Bhandari, saw all 21 team members reach the summit across four separate dates during the 2026 autumn climbing season and return safely.
The achievement highlights the coordinated efforts of international climbers, experienced Nepali climbing Sherpas and the expedition support team. It also reflects the role of professional expedition operators in facilitating high-altitude mountaineering experiences in Nepal, one of the world’s prominent destinations for adventure and climbing tourism.
21 Climbers and Sherpa Guides Successfully Summit Mt. Ama Dablam
The expedition, named “Amadablam Expedition – Autumn 2026,” recorded successful summit ascents on October 26 and November 5, 6 and 7, 2026. The team members reached the summit of the 6,812-metre mountain during different weather windows, with all 21 summiters completing the technical ascent and returning safely. The successful summit team comprised 11 international climbers representing France, Italy, Poland, Austria, Malaysia and India, along with 10 Nepali climbing Sherpas and guides. The participation of climbers from six countries demonstrates the international interest in Nepal’s Himalayan mountaineering opportunities and the continued appeal of Mt. Ama Dablam among adventure travellers.
The international climbers included Laurent Maurice Claude Milon and Thierry Georges Dominique Milon from France; Daniela Cason and Stefano Offer from Italy; Julia Elzbieta Dzierzanoowska, Lukasz Bartosz Stebelski and Marcjanna Ewa Sadowska from Poland; Robert Grobbauer from Austria; Sok Leng Chan from Malaysia; and Mehul Shah and Nikoi Nabisee from India. The Nepali climbing Sherpas and guides who successfully reached the summit were Nima Sherpa, Lakpa Sherpa, Ongdak Sherpa, Pasang Gyaljen Sherpa, Fura Temba Sherpa, Ang Chhiri Sherpa, Karma Dorji Sherpa, Pemba Rita Sherpa, Palchen Tamang and Jangchub Dorji Sherpa. Their contribution was an essential part of the expedition, supporting the climbing team throughout the high-altitude undertaking.
Rishi Bhandari Leads Expedition Planning and Operations
The expedition was conducted under the strategic planning and operational oversight of Rishi Ram Bhandari, Founder and Managing Director of Satori Adventures. With experience in Nepal’s trekking and mountaineering industry, Bhandari has developed the company as an expedition operator focused on safety standards, ethical leadership and successful high-altitude operations. According to the company, the autumn expedition involved coordination of logistics, high-altitude support and experienced Sherpa teams from Kathmandu. These operational arrangements helped facilitate the expedition across multiple summit windows during the climbing season.
Organising a Himalayan expedition involves coordinating different elements, including climber support, Sherpa teams and logistical arrangements. The successful completion of the Ama Dablam expedition reflects the importance of planning and teamwork in managing demanding mountaineering activities. Under Bhandari’s leadership, Satori Adventures coordinated the different operational requirements to support the international climbers and Nepali mountain professionals throughout the expedition. The safe return of all 21 summiters further marks an important outcome of the expedition. For climbing operators, successful summit attempts are significant achievements, while ensuring the safety and well-being of team members remains a central responsibility throughout the journey.
International Participation Highlights Nepal’s Mountaineering Appeal
The participation of climbers from France, Italy, Poland, Austria, Malaysia and India highlights the international reach of Nepal’s mountaineering tourism. Mt. Ama Dablam continues to attract climbers seeking challenging Himalayan experiences, bringing together international mountaineers and Nepali mountain professionals. Expeditions such as this also demonstrate the contribution of local climbing expertise to Nepal’s adventure tourism industry. Nepali Sherpas and guides play an important role in supporting international mountaineering teams, drawing on their high-altitude experience and technical skills.
Their involvement connects international visitors with Nepal’s established mountain workforce and expedition services. The successful completion of the Autumn 2026 expedition adds to the record of mountaineering activities taking place in Nepal during the autumn season. It also highlights the importance of cooperation between international climbers and Nepali support teams in completing challenging Himalayan ascents.
Satori Adventures Congratulates Climbers and Support Team
Following the successful expedition, Satori Adventures extended its congratulations to all the climbers, high-altitude Sherpas and members of the support crew who contributed to the achievement. The company acknowledged the collective effort and teamwork behind the 21 successful summit ascents, describing the expedition as a proud accomplishment for Nepal’s mountaineering tourism sector.
The achievement reflects the combined contribution of international participants, Nepali climbing professionals and the expedition’s operational team. With all summiters returning safely after reaching Mt. Ama Dablam on four different dates, the Autumn 2026 expedition stands as a significant milestone for Satori Adventures. The successful climbs also underline Nepal’s continuing role as an international destination for mountaineering and adventure tourism. The participation of climbers from six countries, supported by Nepali Sherpas and guides, demonstrates how Himalayan expeditions bring together visitors and local mountain professionals through shared climbing experiences.
