A German climber of Indian origin and a Nepali Sherpa guide died in an avalanche on Mount Manaslu in Nepal, an expedition manager confirmed on Sunday. The incident occurred at Camp 3, located at approximately 6,300 meters altitude on the world’s eighth-highest mountain.

Mohan Lamsal, owner and managing director of Makalu Adventure, stated that the group consisted of 14 individuals, including seven climbers and seven Sherpa guides. The team had set out from the base camp to ascend Mount Manaslu, which reaches 8,163 meters in height.

While most members paused at Camp 2 on Saturday, the two climbers pressed onward to Camp 3, where they stayed overnight. It was at this higher camp that the avalanche struck, burying both individuals.

The remaining 12 members of the expedition subsequently descended safely to the base camp, according to Lamsal.

Nepal has issued 493 permits for climbers seeking to scale Mount Manaslu during this year’s autumn climbing season, reflecting the mountain’s enduring popularity despite the inherent risks associated with high-altitude mountaineering.