Nepal has hiked the cost of an Everest permit, arguing it will help tackle pollution and boost safety on the world's highest ...

Nepal has officially banned solo expeditions to all mountains above 8,000 meters, including Mount Everest, by amending its ...

The price of a permit to climb the world’s highest peak will rise 36 percent later this year. Guides believe that climbers ...

Mount Everest is indeed the world's highest mountain, with its peak standing at 8,849m (that's 8.8km) above the ocean.

As of September, everyone on the mountain must be accompanied by an expert guide, improving safety but potentially ...

Nepal increases climbing permit fees by 36 per cent, sparking debate on the impact on tourism and environmental conservation.

Authorities have announced a rise in the fee for climbing Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak. The cost for mountaineers ...

The permit fee for climbing the giant peak has been upped by 36% in a move that will cost climbers thousands more.

Nepal plans to increase permit fees from $11,000 to $15,000 for the popular April-May season, Reuters reported.