KATHMANDU: A total of 788 climbers from 70 countries have obtained permits to climb 31 mountains in Nepal during the autumn climbing season of 2026.
According to the Department of Tourism, the climbers are part of 91 expedition teams. Of the total climbers, 582 are men and 206 are women. The department has collected Rs 247.27 million in royalties from the climbing permits.
Among the mountains for which permits have been issued, Manaslu (8,163 metres) has attracted the highest number of climbers. A total of 500 climbers from 43 teams have received permits to climb Manaslu, generating Rs 225.86 million in royalties.
Similarly, 36 climbers from five teams have obtained permits for Dhaulagiri I, generating Rs 8.24 million in royalties. Another 34 climbers from three teams have received permits for Himlung Himal, with Rs 2.09 million collected in royalties.
Likewise, 19 climbers from two teams have obtained permits for Ama Dablam, generating Rs 2.91 million in revenue.
The Department has also issued climbing permits for Putha Hiunchuli, Danga Hiunchuli, Baruntse, Makalu, Gangapurna West (Long Channel), Thorong Peak, Norbu Khang, Annapurna IV, Chamlang, Lamjung Himal, Pumori, Saribung, Thapa Peak (Dhampus), Pokhar Khang, Ardang and Peri, among others.
According to the Department, climbers from 70 countries have obtained permits for the autumn season. China has the highest number of climbers, with 118, followed by Russia with 65, France with 60, the United States with 52, the United Kingdom with 45, Poland with 25, Nepal with 23, Switzerland with 16, Spain with 16, India with 18, Italy with 23 and Japan with 25.
The Department said it has collected US$1.63 million, equivalent to approximately Rs 247.27 million, in royalties from the permits issued for the autumn climbing season.
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