869 climbers, including 678 men and 191 women of both Nepali and foreign origin, successfully reached the summits of 23 mountains and peaks across the country during the season.
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Tue Sep 02 2025
Nepal continues to witness a steady rise in mountaineering activity, with the Department of Tourism reporting revenue of Rs 638.29 million from peak climbing and expeditions last year.
Between March 1 and April 21 alone, 41 climbers 26 men and 15 women scaled Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain at 8,586 meters, in Taplejung district. The successful ascents generated Rs 197,460 in revenue.
During the same season, 66 climbers reached the summit of Mount Makalu in Sankhuwasabha, contributing Rs 16.27 million. Mount Everest remained the biggest draw, with 374 ascents . 302 men and 72 women , adding Rs 554.99 million to the national treasury.
Altogether, 869 climbers, including 678 men and 191 women of both Nepali and foreign origin, successfully reached the summits of 23 mountains and peaks across the country during the season.
Nepal, home to eight of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters . Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna I . Pakistan’s K2 and Nanga Parbat are among the most famous high peaks beyond Nepal.
While mountaineering continues to thrive, experts warn that Nepal’s Himalayan giants are increasingly threatened by the retreating snow line, a visible impact of climate change.
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