Climbing Mount Everest Gets Pricier

Friday, 24 January, 2025100 words2 minutes

Nepal is making it more expensive to climb Mount Everest. Starting in September, climbers will pay $15,000 for a permit during the busy season. This is more than before when it cost $11,000.

Nepal makes money from these permits. Many people want to climb Everest, the world's tallest mountain. About 300 people get permits each year. Some experts say this is too many climbers.

The government also wants to keep the mountain clean. They remove trash and bodies from Everest every year. Nepal hopes the higher price will help manage the number of climbers and take care of the mountain.

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Climbing Mount Everest Gets Pricier

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