Good Friend & Good Soul

We failed to bring down one of our good old friend Nil from mountain. Mountain became his stairway to God's home after he successfully escalated the Mt. Makalu(8468 masl)’s camp iv. Nil was excellent “climbing instructor” and a very nice person. His sudden demise has left a big void in our hearts and soul. And it is unbearable feeling to loose a remarkable figure within our mountaineering world. It is indeed a big loss for Nepal’s mountaineering and NMIA.

This is the picture we took when he had visited my camp in Makalu base camp (south) surprising me. We haven't had met for several months. He was happy about my new responsibility as a “Liaison Officer” and congratulated me on that. Together we had cup of tea and talked for hours. Then we shake our hands warmly and exchange good wishes for successful ascends to Makalu. Unfortunately those wonderful moments became the last one I have to cherish in my heart as his good memory.

My heartfelt farewell to Nil, a wonderful Friend, excellent climber, good instructor and many more. May departed soul rest in peace.