Nepal hikes Mount Everest climbing permit fees by 36% to $15,000, effective September 2025.

Nepal has raised the climbing permit fees for Mount Everest by 36%, increasing the cost from $11,000 to $15,000. The hike, effective from September 2025, also applies to other seasons, with autumn fees rising to $7,500 and winter/monsoon fees to $3,750. For Nepali climbers, the fee has doubled to about $1,090. The government has not specified how the additional revenue will be used but it is expected to support safety and environmental initiatives.

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