648 climbers secure permits for Nepal’s autumn expeditions

KATHMANDU: A total of 648 climbers from 69 countries have obtained permits to climb 20 mountains in Nepal during the autumn 2026 climbing season.

According to the Department of Tourism, the climbers belong to 71 expedition groups, comprising 485 men and 163 women. Department Information Officer Suraj Ghimire said permits have been issued to climbers from countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Russia, Poland, Nepal and China.