This spring season, Mount Everest has recorded the highest number of climbing permits in history. According to data released by the Department of Tourism on May 8, a total of 492 climbers from 50 expedition teams have received permits to climb the world’s highest mountain.
The previous record was set in 2023, when 479 climbers obtained permits for Everest expeditions.
The Sagarmatha climbing permits generated USD 7,197,041.76 in royalties, equivalent to more than NPR 1.07 billion. Everest alone remains the largest source of mountaineering revenue among Nepal’s 30 permitted peaks this spring season.
Overall, Nepal collected USD 8,335,971 (approximately NPR 1.24 billion) in royalty fees from mountaineering expeditions across all peaks during the season.
Countries with the Highest Number of Climbers
The United States recorded the highest number of Everest permit holders with 76 climbers. Across all expedition peaks in Nepal, China led the overall climber count with 109 climbers, followed by India with 95. The United Kingdom sent 74 climbers, Germany 71, and Russia 69. Nepal itself had 19 climbers participating in various expeditions.
Other Popular Peaks This Spring
Beyond Everest, several other Himalayan peaks also attracted significant numbers of climbers during the spring season.
Nepal’s Busy Spring Climbing Season
This spring season, Nepal issued climbing permits for 30 mountains, ranging from Mount Everest (8,848.86m) to Thorong Peak (6,144m). A total of 135 expedition teams participated across the country.
Out of 1,134 permitted climbers, 860 were male and 274 were female, highlighting another strong year for Nepal’s mountaineering tourism industry.
