File photo of Mt Everest summit. Photo; Pasang Rinzee Sherpa
KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal has received Rs 361 million in royalty revenue from Mt Everest summiteers this season. The climbing season which began sometime around mid May is now over.
File – Climbers crossing icefall section on Mt Everest. Photo courtesy: Pasang Rinzee Sherpa
Over 400 people ascended the world’s highest peak this spring. Department of Tourism (DoT) had issued climbing permits to 346 expedition members, along with 457 high-altitude workers representing 38 teams in the season.
SNT Everest Expedition team on Mt Everest. Photo: Ben Jones
Loss of human lives this season stood same as the last year with six deaths. Multiple records were set by various individuals and groups during the summit season.
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