Permits for Spring Mountaineering Season in Nepal Begin, Everest Preparations Underway

The Department of Tourism has begun issuing permits for the spring mountaineering season, marking the start of climbing activities on Nepal’s iconic peaks. So far, 58 climbers, including 18 women and 40 men from eight mountaineering teams, have secured permission to scale peaks such as Annapurna-1.

Climbers from 24 countries, including Nepal, have registered for mountaineering this season, and the number is expected to grow. According to Department Director Liladhar Awasthi, the issuance of permits for Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, will commence soon.

“Preparations for managing Everest climbs are in full swing,” Awasthi noted. “Climbing activities in the Everest region have notably increased, and the climbing companies are ramping up their efforts.”

Spring is considered the prime season for scaling Mount Everest and other major peaks, attracting a significant number of international climbers.

To facilitate a safer ascent, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has deployed an “icefall doctor” to construct a path from the Everest Base Camp to Camp II. Additionally, a team of 10 Sherpa climbers, led by Ashok Lama from the Mountaineering Operators’ Association, has been assigned to fix ropes from Camp II to the summit.

With the groundwork underway, Nepal’s mountaineering season is set to witness a busy and challenging climb ahead.