Climbers flock to Everest before fees increase


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The Nepali government plans to increase climbing permit fees for foreign climbers starting Sept 1. — Pixabay

Nepal is preparing for an exceptionally high number of climbers on Mount Everest this spring, before fees are set to rise by almost a third to US$15,000 (RM64,455).

The number of permits issued to climb the world’s highest mountain is already higher than in 2024, ahead of the usual peak demand in early May, officials have announced.

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