Manaslu Expedition Begins with 466 Climbers
Summary
The autumn ascent of Mt. Manaslu has begun with 466 climbers from 39 groups setting out from base camp. Nepal has earned a record Rs. 21 crore 24 lakh 48 thousand in revenue from this season’s climbers.
Key Points
- 466 climbers from 39 groups began the autumn ascent of Mt. Manaslu from base camp last Tuesday.
- The climbers include 342 men and 124 women, and they are expected to complete the climb within one to three weeks.
- The Department of Tourism says Nepal has earned a record Rs. 21 crore 24 lakh 48 thousand from Manaslu this season.
- Manaslu, located in Gorkha’s Chumanubri Rural Municipality-1, is the world’s eighth-highest mountain at 8,163 meters.
