Records & People
Everest's busiest season ever: a record 1,008 summits in spring 2026
Nepal's Department of Tourism has confirmed the most successful Everest season on record — including 274 summits in a single day.
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Records & People
Nepal's Department of Tourism has confirmed the most successful Everest season on record — including 274 summits in a single day.
Industry & Tourism
A record 494 permits and a higher royalty pushed Everest climbing revenue past NPR 1 billion this spring.
Records & People
The Everest record-holder extends his own mark, while Lhakpa Sherpa sets a women's record with an 11th ascent.
Permits & Rules
Solo travellers can now get restricted-area permits without forming a group of two, as Nepal moves to a digital, guide-linked TIMS.
Industry & Tourism
Foreign arrivals climbed double digits in early 2026, with the country eyeing 1.3 to 1.5 million visitors.
Flights & Access
In peak season, Everest flights shift to Manthali (Ramechhap) — here is how to plan the drive and the early start.
Trail & Weather
While the rest of Nepal gets wet, the rain-shadow north stays dry: roughly 30 mm of rain versus Pokhara's 300 mm.