KATHMANDU: An Indian climber died during his attempt to ascend Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world.

Maharashtra native Narayan Iyer, 52, died at an altitude of 8200 meters.

"He was asked not to move above 8000 meters. However, he insisted on climbing on. Later, he collapsed at 8200m," said Nivesh Karki, managing director of Pioneer Adventures, adding, "We have already informed a family member about the casualty."

As per the expedition organizer, procedures have been initiated to bring Iyer's body home.

"We are attempting and working hard to retrieve the body from that altitude which often is considered as a death zone," Karki said.