Nepal Sets New Everest Climbing Record With 492 Permits in 2026 Season
Nepal has recorded a historic climbing season in 2026, issuing a record 492 permits for climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest, surpassing the previous high of 479 permits set in 2023. The government earned around USD 7.19 million (over NPR 1.07 billion) in royalties from Everest expeditions alone. Climbers from 55 countries are participating in…