Nepal Raises Mount Everest Permit Fees for First Time in Nearly a Decade by 35%
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Nepal raises Mount Everest permit fees to $15,000, aiming to manage growing tourism and preserve the iconic peak’s environment.
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Nepal raises Mount Everest permit fees to $15,000, aiming to manage growing tourism and preserve the iconic peak’s environment.