Nepal announced a 36% increase in Everest climbing permit fees, raising the cost from $11,000 to $15,000, effective September 1. The new measures aim to address garbage pollution with mandatory waste management protocols,

Nepal has officially raised the climbing permit fees for Mount Everest by 36%, marking the first fee increase in nearly a decade. Effective from September 2025, climbers will face a significant hike in costs for the opportunity to conquer the world's tallest peak.

Authorities have announced a rise in the fee for climbing Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak. The cost for mountaineers attempting to conquer the