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New rules, permit fees and regulations that affect trekkers and climbers.

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· Rules and permits

Nepal Waives Climbing Fees for 97 Peaks in the Far West

In 2025, Nepal waived climbing royalties for two years on 97 peaks between 5,870 m and 7,132 m in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, including Api and Saipal, to draw climbers to the remote far west.

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    Nepal's Tourism Bill Would Require Everest Climbers to Summit a 7,000 m Peak First

    In April 2025, Nepal's National Assembly advanced an Integrated Tourism Bill requiring anyone applying for an Everest permit to show they have climbed a peak over 7,000 m...