Nepal grants autumn climbing permits to 1,410 mountaineers from 76 nations

A total of 1,410 foreign and domestic mountaineers from 76 countries received permits to scale 44 peaks across Nepal during the autumn climbing season. According to figures released by the Department of Tourism, the government generated Rs 318 million in total royalty revenues from these approvals. Department section officer Sudha Regmi provided the detailed earnings and climber counts for the various expedition routes across the country's Himalayan region. Mount Manaslu recorded substantial interest during this seasonal climbing window, with royalty receipts amounting to Rs 222.08 million. Mount Ama Dablam emerged as another major destination for international expeditions, drawing 386 climbers spread across 32 distinct teams. The issuance of climbing clearances for Mount Ama Dablam contributed Rs 57.70 million to the state coffers. Royalties were also collected from several other prominent peaks included in the autumn schedules. Expedition permits for Dhaulagiri I were issued to 37 individuals organised into six teams, generating Rs 8.47 million. Himlung Himal attracted 121 climbers across 12 teams, yielding Rs 7,427,720 in government royalties, while a single team of three climbers received approval to attempt Mount Makalu, bringing in Rs 688,050.