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Three Russian climbers missing on Nepal's Annapurna I peak: Report

Three Russian climbers missing on Nepal's Annapurna I peak: Report

Apart from farming, livestock rearing is an important source of livelihood in the Himalaya

Three Russian climbers have reportedly gone missing from Nepal's Annapurna I peak (8,091 meters), located in the north-central part of the country.

The climbers have been identified as Sergey Kondrashkin, Alexander Luthokin and Dmitry Sinev, according to the local media reports.

A search operation is set to begin on Monday morning. More details are awaited in this regard.

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The Annapurna region is a diverse and popular trekking area. It is a massif in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal that includes several peaks.