Nepal has raised the cost of an Everest climbing permit by one-third to improve safety and tackle pollution on the world’s highest peak. The fee for the prime spring season will increase from $11,000 to $15,000, while off-season permits will rise from $5,500 to $7,500. Tourism chief Narayan Prasad Regmi stated that this adjustment was necessary after a decade without changes. With eight of the world’s 14 tallest peaks, Nepal remains a top destination for climbers, drawing thousands each year.