It is forbidden to climb Everest alone

The Nepalese government has banned solo climbing of Mount Everest (8,849 m) and other peaks above 8,000 meters, The Kathmandu Post reported.

The revised rules prohibit solo expeditions and require a guide for every two climbers climbing to a height of eight thousand meters. For other peaks, the rule requires hiring at least one guide per group.

“We have made guides mandatory to ensure the safety of climbers, especially at an altitude of eight thousand meters. "The era of solo climbing, regardless of the climber's experience, is over," said Narayan Prasad Regmi, director general of the Nepal Tourism Department.

Everest permit fee increased

From September 1, the fee for foreigners climbing the usual southern route during the spring season (March to May) has increased from $11,000 to $15,000 per person. For the autumn season (September-November), the price has increased from $5,500 to $7,500.

For the winter (December-February) and monsoon (June-August) seasons, the price per person has increased from $2,750 to $3,750.

Officials are paying special attention to waste disposal, social security for Nepalese working at high altitudes, and increasing state revenue. Climbers must carry biodegradable bags with them to collect and dispose of any waste at the top.

Under the new rules, climbers are prohibited from carrying anything not specified in the permit issued by the tourism department.

421 paid permits were issued for the spring 2024 season to climb the peak. About 600 climbers, including 200 foreigners, have climbed the peak, and about 2,000 people have visited the base camp. Eight climbers have died. In total, all expeditions have generated about 100 tons of waste.

Everest is the highest mountain in the world, at 8,849 meters above sea level. It is so high that climbers who reach the summit breathe using oxygen masks. Everest is located among other high, snow-capped peaks in the Himalayas, and the path to it passes through ancient Nepalese and Tibetan pilgrimage sites. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”