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IN PHOTOS: Nepal mourns K2 avalanche victim Pur Bahadur Gurung as family bids farewell

Updated On: 06 August, 2026 10:12 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Grief-stricken family members, relatives and friends broke down as the coffin of Nepali mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurung arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Thursday. Gurung was among the seven climbers, including renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who were killed in an avalanche on Pakistan's K2 on July 30. (Pics/ AFP)

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Pur Bahadur Gurung, also known as Yukta or Yukta Tamu, was a renowned Nepali mountaineer and high-altitude expedition guide who lost his life in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on July 30. (Pics/ AFP)
Pur Bahadur Gurung, also known as Yukta or Yukta Tamu, was a renowned Nepali mountaineer and high-altitude expedition guide who lost his life in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on July 30. (Pics/ AFP)
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Born on December 23, 1988, in northern Gorkha, Nepal, Gurung grew up surrounded by the Himalayas, which inspired his journey into mountaineering

Born on December 23, 1988, in northern Gorkha, Nepal, Gurung grew up surrounded by the Himalayas, which inspired his journey into mountaineering

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Gurung started his mountaineering journey in 2009 as a porter and later worked as a kitchen helper for trekking and expedition teams

Gurung started his mountaineering journey in 2009 as a porter and later worked as a kitchen helper for trekking and expedition teams

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During his illustrious career, Gurung successfully climbed Mount Everest 10 times and completed 28 ascents of peaks above 8,000 metres

During his illustrious career, Gurung successfully climbed Mount Everest 10 times and completed 28 ascents of peaks above 8,000 metres

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He also scaled 12 of the world’s 14 highest mountains, establishing himself as one of Nepal’s most accomplished mountaineers

He also scaled 12 of the world’s 14 highest mountains, establishing himself as one of Nepal’s most accomplished mountaineers

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In 2026, Gurung travelled to Pakistan for a mountaineering expedition with a team of Nepali climbers and Sherpa guides, including celebrated climber Nirmal Purja, Kili “Kilu” Pemba Sherpa and Nima Sherpa

In 2026, Gurung travelled to Pakistan for a mountaineering expedition with a team of Nepali climbers and Sherpa guides, including celebrated climber Nirmal Purja, Kili “Kilu” Pemba Sherpa and Nima Sherpa

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On July 30, 2026, Gurung was caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan during the expedition. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed on July 31 that he was among the climbers who died in the tragedy.

On July 30, 2026, Gurung was caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan during the expedition. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed on July 31 that he was among the climbers who died in the tragedy.

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