Manaslu and Ama Dablam led the fall climbing season in Nepal
The autumn climbing season in Nepal attracted 1,410 climbers from 76 countries. According to official figures, travelers formed 161 expeditions to climb 44 mountain peaks, and royalties for issued permits exceeded 318 million rupees.
The most popular peak of the season remains Manaslu, with 500 climbers climbing it, raising over 225.8 million rupees in fees. The second place went to Ama Dablam, which attracted 386 climbers and brought in 57.7 million rupees. In total, 341 women were registered among the climbers.
The largest groups came from China (141 permits), France (130) and United States (119). Other climbing sites for which permits were issued were Putha Hiunchuli, Baruntse, Pumori, Thorong Peak, Chamlang and Annapurna IV.
Source: Autumn climbing season brings 1,410 mountaineers and Rs 318 million to Nepal
Context
In Nepal, the cost and conditions of mountaineering permits vary significantly depending on the season and the category of the peak. For foreign climbers, the autumn royalty rate for an eight-thousander Manaslu is $1,500 United States — half the spring rate, while permits for the peak Ama Dablam have a fixed price of $1,000 in both spring and autumn. In addition to the individual tourism department royalty, each expedition is required to pay a refundable deposit for garbage disposal to monitor the cleanliness of the high-altitude slopes.