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Kathmandu. 637 people have taken permits to climb 18 peaks this autumn.
According to the Department of Tourism, 637 climbers in 68 teams have taken permits to climb various Nepali peaks in the autumn season of 2026.
The department’s information officer Suraj Ghimire said 474 men and 163 women have taken climbing permits for the 18 peaks.
The department has collected Rs 238,517,797 in royalty from the climbers for issuing the permits.
Among the peaks for which permits were issued, Manaslu (8,163 m) has the most. 500 climbers in 43 teams have taken permits for Manaslu alone.
The department has collected Rs 225,857,189 in royalty from them.
According to the department, 34 climbers in four teams have taken permits for Dhaulagiri I, 20 in two teams for Putha Hiunchuli, 16 in two teams for Danga Hiunchuli, and 10 in one team for Baruntse.
Likewise, the department said permits were issued for peaks including Makalu, Gangapurna West (Langchenel), Thorong Peak, Norbu Khang, Annapurna IV, Chamlang, Lamjung Himal, Pumori, Saribung, Thapa Peak (Dhampus), Pokhar Khang, Ardang and Peri.
The department has earned US$ 1,568,734, or Rs 238,517,797, from the climbing permits issued for these peaks.
