Nepal hikes permit fees for Mt Everest

Nepal hits Everest climbers with higher permit fees
The price to climb Mount Everest will soon increase for the first time in nearly a decade, as Nepal announces a sharp mark-up in permit fees. From September, those seeking to summit the world's tallest mountain during peak season will have to pay $15,
Nepal raises fees to climb Mount Everest to $15,000
Nepal is raising the permit fees to climb Mount Everest from $11,000 to $15,000. Income from the fees is a key source of revenue and employment for the cash-strapped country.
Nepal sharply hikes permit fee for Everest climbers
Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%, making the world’s tallest peak more expensive for mountaineers for the first time in nearly a decade, officials said on Wednesday.
Nepal hikes permit fees for Mt Everest to $15,000 to tackle overcrowing, growing garbage concerns
Nepal has taken a bold step to tackle the dual challenges of pollution and overcrowding on the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest. Starting September 1, the permit fees for scaling the iconic mountain will soar by a staggering 36%,
Nepal increases Everest climbing fees by 36%, first hike in a decade
Since September, the authorities in Nepal have increased the entry fees for climbing the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, by over 36%, Reuters reported on Wednesday. A permit during the peak season will cost CAD 20,
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