Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Nepal Offers Free Climbing on Dozens of Himalayan Peaks
Nepal is letting people climb almost 100 mountains for free!
Usually, climbing these mountains costs a lot of money, but now, for two years, it's free.
The government wants more people to visit and climb in areas that aren't as popular, hoping to help local communities and spread out the crowds.
This also helps take some pressure off Mount Everest, the tallest mountain, which is getting very crowded and expensive.
To climb Everest now, you'll need to have climbed another tall mountain in Nepal first.
Nepal is offering free climbing on 97 Himalayan peaks for the next two years.
This initiative aims to boost tourism in less-developed regions of Nepal.
The government hopes to redirect climbers from congested peaks like Everest.
Everest fees are expected to rise, prompting the move to attract climbers elsewhere.
A new rule mandates that Everest climbers must have scaled a 7,000-meter peak first.
- Who
- The Nepal tourism department.
- What
- Nepal is offering free climbing on 97 Himalayan peaks.
- When
- For the next two years.
- Where
- In Karnali and Sudurpaschim regions of Nepal.
- Why
- To boost tourism in less-developed areas and ease congestion on popular peaks.
Current Mountaineering Challenges
Future of Mountaineering in Nepal
Everest Challenges vs. Diversification
Current Mountaineering Challenges
Increasing costs and congestion on Everest.
Future of Mountaineering in Nepal
The need to attract climbers to other, less-visited peaks to balance tourism revenue and climber safety.
- Number of Peaks
- 97
- Location
- Karnali and Sudurpaschim, Nepal
- Duration
- Two years
- Mountains Opened for Commercial Expedition
- 462
- Virgin Mountains
- 102