Nirmal Purja
Nirmal Purja is a renowned Nepali mountaineer and former Special Forces soldier, celebrated for his record-breaking achievements in high-altitude climbing. He gained international fame for his ambitious 'Project 14/7' in which he summited all 14 eight-thousanders in just over six months, a feat that revolutionized the mountaineering community. Purja is also known for his charismatic media presence, including a popular Netflix documentary that showcased his extraordinary abilities and adventures. Despite facing controversy regarding allegations of misconduct, he remains a prominent figure in the climbing world and is a key supporter and mentor to fellow climbers like Christine Vogondy.
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Nirmal Purja is known for climbing all 14 peaks in just six months and six days in 2019.
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Pakistan· 2025-07-25
Nirmal Purja shocked the world with an Instagram post showing a queue of climbers at the summit ridge of Everest.
Die Empörung über den vermeintlichen Massentourismus am Mount Everest ist bigott
Switzerland· 2025-05-30
Nirmal Purja guided climbers to summit Kanchanjunga without oxygen.
विश्वको तेस्रो अग्लो हिमाल कञ्चनजंघामा दिनहुँ आरोही- कोशी
Nepal· 2025-05-22
Nirmal Purja, a restaurant owner in Kathmandu, shares his observations on youth smoking and peer influence.
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Kenya· 2025-05-05
Nirmal Purja is a famous Nepali mountaineer known for his 'Project 14/7' where he climbed all eight-thousanders in seven months.
Christine Vogondy hat zehn Achttausender bestiegen und will alle 14 schaffenSwitzerland· 2025-02-26