Nepal offers free climbs to 97 peaks as tourism to Everest surges
Summary
Nepal plans to allow free climbs on 97 peaks for two years to attract more tourists to less visited areas. This effort comes as fees to climb Mount Everest increase to $15,000 during peak season. Nepal's government expects this will boost tourism in remote regions, though challenges like infrastructure remain.Key Facts
- Nepal will waive the climbing fees for 97 peaks for the next two years.
- The permit fee for Mount Everest will increase to $15,000 starting September.
- Most revenue from climbing fees in Nepal comes from Everest.
- The 97 peaks are located in the Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
- These regions are among the poorest and least developed in Nepal.
- Only 68 climbers visited these remote peaks in the last two years.
- In comparison, 421 permits were issued for Everest in 2024 alone.
- Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered limits on the number of climbing permits for Everest and other peaks.
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