Nepal has issued climbing permits to 1,410 mountaineers from 76 countries to climb 44 mountains during the autumn 2026 season, according to the latest report from the Department of Tourism. A total of 161 expedition teams have received permits, highlighting the continued international interest in Nepal’s Himalayan climbing destinations.
The department has collected Rs. 318.05 million (approximately Rs. 31.81 crore) in climbing royalties, equivalent to US$2.09 million. The permitted climbers include 1,069 men and 341 women, reflecting participation from across the global mountaineering community.
Mount Manaslu Leads Autumn Climbing Demand
Mount Manaslu, standing at 8,163 metres, has attracted the highest number of climbers this season. A total of 500 mountaineers from 43 expedition teams have received permits to climb the mountain, including 373 men and 127 women. The expeditions have generated Rs. 225.86 million in royalties for the government.
The figures underline Manaslu’s importance in Nepal’s autumn mountaineering season. Its share of the total royalty collection also demonstrates the financial significance of major Himalayan expeditions, which contribute to Nepal’s adventure tourism industry and strengthen the country’s position as an international mountaineering destination.
Ama Dablam and Other Peaks Attract Expedition Teams
Ama Dablam has drawn substantial interest, with 386 climbers from 32 teams receiving permits. These expeditions have generated Rs. 57.70 million in royalties. Himlung Himal has attracted 121 climbers from 12 teams, contributing Rs. 7.43 million to the government’s revenue.
Other mountains have also received permits for the autumn season. Dhaulagiri I has attracted 37 climbers from six teams, generating Rs. 8.47 million in royalties, while Makalu has three permitted climbers from one team and has contributed Rs. 688,050. These figures show the range of climbing opportunities available across Nepal’s Himalayan region.
International Climbers Represent 76 Countries
The permitted mountaineers come from 76 countries, demonstrating Nepal’s international reach as a high altitude climbing destination. Among the nationalities highlighted in the Department of Tourism’s figures are 141 climbers from China, 130 from France, 119 from the United States, 108 from Russia and 96 from the United Kingdom. Other participating countries include Poland, Switzerland, Spain, India, Italy, Japan and Nepal.
Permits have also been issued for peaks including Putha Hiunchuli, Danga Hiunchuli, Baruntse, Gangapurna West (Langchenel), Thorong Peak, Norbu Khang, Annapurna IV, Chamlang, Lamjung Himal, Pumori, Saribung, Thapa Peak (Dhampus), Pokhar Khang, Ardang, Jugal and Peri. With 44 mountains included in the latest permit report, Nepal’s autumn season highlights the diversity of its mountaineering destinations and the sector’s contribution to tourism related government revenue.
