Machhapuchhre stands empty by design. Where most Himalayan summits are monetized, this sharp double peak was ringfenced by the state as a legal no-go zone for climbers.At the heart of the decision lies a blunt judgment: some summits are worth more untouched than commercialized. Officials framed Machhapuchhre as a sacred axis for local communities, not an asset for expedition revenue, and encoded t...More