Archive · 20 May 2025
Indian Climber Dies on Lhotse Descent After Summit
Rakesh Bishnoi, an Indian climber, died while descending Mt.
Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world.
He passed away near Camp IV after summiting the mountain.
Another climber, Zsolt Vago, also died while attempting to climb Lhotse around the same time.
Efforts were underway to recover Bishnoi's body.
Lhotse is located in the Himalayas, between Nepal and Tibet.
Bishnoi had previously abandoned his attempt to climb Mount Everest.
This sad news highlights the risks involved in high-altitude climbing.
Indian climber Rakesh Bishnoi died after summiting Mt. Lhotse.
Bishnoi passed away near Yellow Band on the descent.
He had abandoned his Mt. Everest bid before attempting Lhotse.
Zsolt Vago also died attempting to climb Lhotse.
Mt. Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain.
- Who
- Rakesh Bishnoi, Zsolt Vago
- What
- Deaths of climbers on Mt. Lhotse
- When
- May 19, 2025 (Bishnoi), May 18, 2025 (Vago)
- Where
- Himalayas, Nepal/Tibet border
- Why
- Cause of death not explicitly mentioned
- Deceased Climber
- Rakesh Bishnoi
- Nationality
- Indian
- Location of Death
- Yellow Band near Camp IV, Mt. Lhotse
- Mountain
- Mt. Lhotse
- Height
- 8,516 meters
- Other Deaths
- Zsolt Vago