In a recent ceremony held at the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) Gandaki office, Mathias Herzog, son of the renowned French mountaineer Maurice Herzog, was warmly welcomed and honored. Maurice Herzog famously led the first successful ascent of Annapurna I, making history in Himalayan mountaineering.
Mathias Herzog’s visit to Nepal provided an opportunity for TAAN Gandaki to extend appreciation for the historic ties between Nepal and the Herzog family, acknowledging their pivotal role in popularizing Nepal’s mountain tourism. The event included discussions on Nepal’s mountaineering tourism landscape, with a focus on fostering sustainable tourism and celebrating the country’s rich mountaineering heritage.
The gathering symbolized Nepal’s gratitude towards the Herzog family and emphasized ongoing collaboration in promoting Nepal’s unique appeal as a premier mountaineering and trekking destination.
