Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks
Summary
Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season generated USD 7.84 million in royalties with 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks, including 464 on Everest. The season attracted climbers from 78 countries and overcame operational hurdles like the Khumbu Icefall route reopening.
Key Points
- The Spring 2026 mountaineering season in Nepal generated approximately Rs 1.16 billion in climbing royalties.
- 1,050 climbers across 125 teams were permitted on 29 peaks from 78 countries.
- Mount Everest had 464 permitted climbers, generating nearly 87% of total royalty income.
- Key operational challenges like Khumbu Icefall reopening have enabled summit progression on Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.
- China leads in climbers permitted across all peaks with 139, followed by the United States and India.
