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Nepal Raises Mount Everest Permit Fees by 36% After Nearly a Decade

The updated fees, effective September, aim to generate revenue for Nepal, though plans for its use remain unclear.

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From September 1, 2025, foreign climbers looking to climb Everest in the spring season will have to pay $15,000 for a permit.

Overview

  • The cost of a permit to climb Mount Everest will increase from $11,000 to $15,000, marking a 36% rise after nearly a decade without adjustments.
  • The fee hike applies to the popular April-May climbing season as well as less frequented seasons, with proportional increases for September-November and December-February climbs.
  • Nepal issues approximately 300 permits annually, with mountaineering tourism serving as a crucial source of revenue and employment for the country.
  • Officials have not disclosed specific plans for the additional revenue, though expedition organizers speculate it could support environmental protection and safety improvements on Everest.
  • Mountaineering experts continue to criticize overcrowding, environmental degradation, and safety concerns on Everest, issues exacerbated by global warming and increased climber traffic.