Everest spring season sees record 492 permits, Rs 1.07bn in royalties
Summary
Mount Everest saw a record 492 climbing permits issued this spring, generating over NPR 1.07 billion in royalties. Across all peaks, Nepal issued 1,134 permits from 79 countries, with total royalties reaching approximately NPR 1.24 billion.
Key Points
- Nepal issued a record 492 climbing permits for Mount Everest this spring season, surpassing the previous record of 479 in 2023.
- The royalties generated from Everest alone amounted to USD 7.19 million (approximately NPR 1.07 billion).
- Permits were granted to climbers from 50 teams representing 55 countries, with the United States sending the largest contingent of 76 climbers.
- Across all 30 permitted peaks in Nepal, a total of 1,134 climbing permits were issued this season, generating total royalties of about USD 8.34 million (NPR 1.24 billion).
