Nepal waives climbing fees for 97 mountain peaks

Nepal waives climbing fees for 97 mountain peaks

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Nepal has waived climbing fees for 97 mountains, officials said on Wednesday (August 13, 2025), hoping to steer people to its lesser-known peaks and boost local economies. Climbers pay for permits on Nepali peaks and the fees vary depending on the mountain’s height and popularity, with heftier charges … Read more