637 climbers receive permits to climb 18 mountains in autumn season
Summary
A total of 637 climbers from 68 teams have received permits to scale 18 mountains in Nepal during the autumn season of 2026. The Department of Tourism collected Rs 238.5 million in royalty, with Mt Manaslu attracting the highest number of climbers.
Key Points
- 637 climbers from 68 teams have been permitted to climb 18 mountains in Nepal this autumn season.
- The Department of Tourism collected Rs 238.5 million in royalty from the climbers.
- Mt Manaslu drew the highest number of climbers, with 500 climbers from 43 teams obtaining permission.
- Permits were also granted for peaks including Dhaulagiri-1, Putha Himchuli, Danga Himchuli, Barunste, Makalu, Gangapurna West, Thorong Peak, Annapurna-4, Pumori and Thapa Peak.
