Key Takeaways:

• Nepal issued 1,410 climbing permits for 44 mountains this autumn
• Mountaineering royalties generated Rs 318.05 million in revenue
• Manaslu led all peaks with 500 climbers and Rs 225.86 million in royalties
• Climbers from 76 countries participated with China topping the nationality list

KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 27 Nepal's autumn climbing season has attracted 1,410 mountaineers from 76 countries, generating more than Rs 318 million in royalties and reinforcing the country's position as one of the world's leading mountaineering destinations. Official data show that climbing permits have been issued for 44 mountains, with 161 expedition teams taking part. The climbers include 341 women, highlighting growing international interest across a wide range of Himalayan peaks. Manaslu remains the season's most sought-after mountain, drawing 500 climbers and generating Rs 225.86 million in royalty income. Ama Dablam follows with 386 climbers and Rs 57.7 million in revenue, making the two peaks the dominant drivers of autumn climbing activity. Climbers from China, France and the US among largest groups Chinese nationals account for the largest number of climbers listed by nationality, with 141 permits. The figures also include 130 climbers from France, 119 from the United States, 108 from Russia and 96 from the United Kingdom. Other nationalities include 47 climbers each from Switzerland and Italy, 41 from Poland, 40 from India, 35 from Japan, 33 from Nepal and 31 from Spain. The department has also issued permits for peaks including Putha Hiunchuli, Danga Hiunchuli, Baruntse, Gangapurna West (Langchenal), Thorong Peak, Norbu Khang, Annapurna IV, Chamlang, Lamjung Himal, Pumori, Saribung, Thapa Peak (Dhampus), Pokhar Khang, Ardang, Jugal and Peri, department said.