US EditionNepal makes 97 mountains free to climb, raises fee for Mount Everest
Nepal waives fees for 97 Himalayan peaks in remote provinces to boost tourism and local economies amid rising Everest permit costs, with only 68 climbers visiting these peaks in two years.
- Nepal will make 97 of its Himalayan mountains free to climb for the next two years to boost tourism in remote areas.
- The permit fee to summit Mount Everest during peak season will increase to $15,000 from September, the first hike in nearly a decade.
- The Nepalese government hopes the initiative will highlight the country's "unexplored tourism products and destinations" and create jobs and income for local economies.
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As Everest costs go up, Nepal just made it free to climb nearly 100 other mountains
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — A permit to climb the world’s tallest mountain costs an eye-popping $15,000 — and that’s before you add in the price of airfare, gear and a guide. But Nepal, which has long sought to diversify its tourism offerings beyond showpiece Mount Everest, has come up with a new plan to attract travelers to less expensive, less visited regions of the country. The government announced it’s opening up 97 peaks in Karnali and Sud…
The decision to promote tourism in some of the most remote areas of the country. But the new policies, the experts warn, will not be enough: many of these peaks are found in poor areas, difficult to access and with basic services non-existent
With Everest's Pricetag at $15K, Nepal Frees Up 97 Mountains
It's not only dangerous to take a crack at summiting Mount Everest, it's an exclusive and pricey club to try to join. With permit fees set to hit $15,000 next month (a $4,000 hike, and the first in nearly a decade), the BBC reports that Nepal is offering...
With around 100 mountain peaks, the Nepalese authorities cancel the fees for the ascent. That's the background.
Himalaya: Permits for Mount Everest will also become significantly more expensive. Nepal hopes these measures will improve the growing number of tourists…
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