Nepal hikes permit fees for Mt Everest

Permit to climb Mount Everest to cost nearly Rs 13 lakhs after price hike
Nepal has increased the permit price after nearly a decade by 36 per cent from $11000 (about Rs 9L) to $15000 (about Rs 13L). Nepal issues around 300 permits every year
Nepal hikes climbing fees for Mount Everest
The Nepali government has significantly increased climbing permit fees for Mount Everest or Mount Qomolangma, an official said on Wednesday.
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,
Everest climbers face steep hike in permit fees
Climbers who want to scale Mount Everest are facing a steep hike in permit fees, as Nepal raises the price by more than 35 per cent.
Nepal increases Mount Everest admission cost
Authorities in Nepal are increasing the cost of admission to Mount Everest. Permit fees are set to rise by 36 per cent, up to almost $30,000 during peak times. Nepal's government has faced criticism in the past for allowing too many climbers onto the mountain and it is unclear how the changes will affect demand to scale the world's tallest peak.
Nepal sharply hikes permit fee for climbing world's tallest peak
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 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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