Everest permits steady but revenue climbs to record

Fee hike drives historic earnings. The season is marked by icefall danger, drone controversy and high-profile summit bids.

As many as 464 fee-paying climbers have been issued permits to scale Mount Everest this spring, making it the third-highest number on record. However, government earnings have reached an all-time high, with revenue touching Rs1.01 billion as of Wednesday.