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Nepal Issues 1,181 Climbing Permits for Spring Season, Everest Dominates

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Nepal's Department of Tourism has issued 1,181 climbing permits to mountaineers from 79 countries for the spring 2026 season, with Mount Everest receiving the highest number of applications. Expeditions have commenced, and revenue from permits has reached over Rs 1.25 billion.

  • Mount Everest alone has granted 494 permits to climbers from 55 countries, with Chinese nationals securing the most permits (109).
  • Other popular peaks include Lhotse (143 permits), Ama Dablam (111 permits), Nuptse (56 permits), Himlung (46 permits), Kanchenjunga (36 permits), and Dhaulagiri (30 permits).
  • The Department of Tourism collected Rs 1.078 billion in revenue from Everest climbing permits, contributing significantly to the total Rs 1.258 billion collected from all mountaineering royalties.
  • The Department of Tourism issues permits for mountains above 6,500 meters, while the Nepal Mountaineering Association handles permits for peaks between 5,800 and 6,500 meters.
  • Climbing activities have begun, with the Everest ascent starting on May 14 after the completion of rope fixing and route preparation.

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