Mt. Everest climbing sees enthusiastic participation; 42 summiteers' groups granted permit

As many as 294 summiteers of 42 groups have been granted permission for climbing the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, this year. This is so far the highest number of groups receiving permit for climbing the highest peak according to the information shared by the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. This is slightly higher than the number of climbers getting permission for the same in the year 2019. As informed only 41 groups of mountaineers had obtained permission for Mount Everest ascent in 2019. The number is still likely to go up... Read More