Everest Climbers Scammed Out of Thousands in Himalaya

20th April, 2015

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A group of nine mountaineers have had thousands of pounds stolen by their Himalayan tour operator. The team of eight Greeks and one Indian had paid a reported 12 million rupees to expedition operator Tshering Dorjee Sherpa for their chance to climb Everest.

Tshering Dorjee Sherpa runs the Kathmandu-based Himalayan Adventure Treks and Expeditions company, and after meeting with his nine clients and taking large payments for a 50 day Everest expedition, he has subsequently disappeared.

The Himalayan Times news report states 12 million rupees (£80,000) was stolen, the expedition is now canceled and nine climbers are seriously out of pocket.

Commenting on the Himalayan Times website, Narahari, deputy superintendent of police, confirmed that a search was underway for Tshering, stating: "A police team raided his office and house."

So far the newly rich tour operator has evaded police capture.

More info on Himalayan Times.

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Henry Iddon

20 Apr, 2015

My understanding is that the clients had used these services before and everyone had a good relationship. It may well be that there is more to this story than meets the eye.

JJL

20 Apr, 2015

A long time ago (1991), I went to climb in the Annapurna sanctuary. We picked up porters off the street in Kathmandu (a no-no), paid them in advance (double no-no), gave them all our kit and arranged to rendevous on a certain day. It all worked out fine. Most people are good-hearted.

BarrySW19

20 Apr, 2015

Be wary with that link - Norton reports this: Attackers currently on www.thehimalayantimes.com might attempt to install dangerous programs on your computer that steal or delete your information (for example, photos, passwords, messages, and credit cards).

99ster

20 Apr, 2015

And also blocked by Google: 'This site contains Malware' and is a '...known malware distributor'.

Charles Masters

23 Apr, 2015

I have just returned from a trip with Tshering and have known him for many years and the story surprises me. However Chandana, the Indian girl, was on the trek to Mera Peak with me, using it as an acclimatisation trip before attempting Everest in April/May with Tshering and she has confirmed that he has disappeared, but I still think there is more to this than the Himalayan Times is reporting. I would like to hear Tshering side of the story before passing judgement.

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