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KATHMANDU: Nepal has amassed more than NPR 77 crore in royalties from mountain expeditions during the spring season this year, with the majority coming from Mount Everest. According to the Mountaineering Branch of the Department of Tourism, a total of NPR 77,35,87,915 in royalties had been collected as of Sunday. Of this, Mount Everest alone contributed NPR 67,60,09,028, underscoring its status as the primary draw for climbers.
The department reported that 1,127 climbers—240 women and 887 men—from 119 expedition groups across 26 peaks obtained climbing permits this season. Mount Everest saw the highest participation, with 456 climbers (84 women and 372 men) from 57 countries in 45 groups securing permits.
Other peaks also attracted significant numbers: Ama Dablam hosted 102 climbers in 10 groups, Lhotse had 107 climbers in 9 groups, Makalu saw 79 climbers in 8 groups, Kangchenjunga had 75 climbers in 7 groups, Nuptse drew 76 climbers in 6 groups, and Annapurna welcomed 66 climbers in 6 groups.
Director of the Department of Tourism, Liladhar Awasthi, noted that the spring season is considered ideal for climbing Everest and other peaks due to favorable weather conditions, attracting a substantial number of climbers globally. With the climbing permit issuance process still ongoing, the department anticipates that the number of climbers—and consequently the royalty revenue—may increase further.
The significant revenue from mountaineering highlights the sector’s importance to Nepal’s economy, particularly during the spring season, which is a peak time for expeditions. The influx of climbers from diverse nations also underscores Nepal’s growing appeal as a premier mountaineering destination, contributing to both economic gains and global visibility for its Himalayan peaks.
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