Record Number of Foreign Climbers Secure Permits for Spring Expeditions
Summary
A record 1,181 foreign climbers from 79 countries have secured permits for Himalayan expeditions this spring season, with the highest number targeting Mount Everest. The Department of Tourism has collected over Rs 1.25 billion in revenue from these permits.
Key Points
- 1,181 foreign climbers from 79 countries obtained permits for Himalayan expeditions in spring 2026.
- Mount Everest leads with 494 permits granted to climbers from 55 countries.
- Top permit holders for Everest include 109 Chinese, 77 Americans, 61 Indians, among others.
- The Department of Tourism collected over Rs 1.25 billion in permit revenue, mostly from Everest climbs.
