The price to climb Mount Everest will soon increase for the first time in nearly a decade, as Nepal announces a sharp mark-up in permit fees. From September, those seeking to summit the world's tallest mountain during peak season will have to pay $15,000 (£12,180), a 36% rise on the longstanding fee of $11,000, officials said on Wednesday.

Nepal announced a 36% increase in Everest climbing permit fees, raising the cost from $11,000 to $15,000, effective September 1. The new measures aim to address garbage pollution with mandatory waste management protocols,

Nepal has officially raised the climbing permit fees for Mount Everest by 36%, marking the first fee increase in nearly a decade. Effective from September 2025, climbers will face a significant hike in costs for the opportunity to conquer the world's tallest peak.