The spring climbing season in Nepal has officially begun, with a successful ascent of Mount Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest mountain standing at 8,167 meters above sea level.
A team of nine climbers—five Nepali and four international mountaineers—successfully reached the summit on Saturday, marking the first confirmed ascent of the season. The expedition was organized by Imagine Nepal.
Successful Summit Team
The climbers who reached the summit include:
According to expedition leader Fur Gyalgen Sherpa, the entire team safely descended to Camp III after reaching the summit at approximately 11:00 AM.
Climbing Activity and Permits
The Department of Tourism has issued permits to 28 climbers this spring season, including 12 women and 16 men across three expedition groups. The government has collected approximately NPR 12.56 million in royalties from these permits, highlighting the economic significance of mountaineering tourism in Nepal.
Historical Significance
Mount Dhaulagiri was first successfully summited on May 13, 1960, by Austrian mountaineer Kurt Diemberger, marking a historic achievement in Himalayan climbing.
