Kathmandu, Feb 4, 2025 (AFP) - Nepal hikes Everest climbing fee by a third

NAMPA / AFP

2025-02-04

Nepal has hiked the cost of an Everest climbing permit by a third, arguing it will help tackle pollution and boost safety on the world's highest mountain, the tourism chief said Tuesday. Fees for the peak spring climbing season will rise from $11,000 to $15,000 for a permit to scale the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak, Narayan Prasad Regmi, director general of the tourism department, told AFP. "The cost had remained constant for a decade and it wa......

Restricted content

Environmental

Drimnin, United Kingdom, Feb 4, 2025 (AFP) - Scottish whisky makers fear return of Trump tariffs

2025-02-04 15:00:44

Tokyo, Feb 4, 2025 (AFP) - Japan's Olympic pool-sized sinkhole highlights risk of old pipes

2025-02-04 12:00:40

Nairobi, Feb 4, 2025 (AFP) - Kenya gold mine collapses trapping 12: police

2025-02-04 10:30:32

Sydney, Feb 4, 2025 (AFP) - Australia says flood recovery will take time

2025-02-04 06:30:31

Paris, Kyrgyzstan, Feb 4, 2025 (AFP) - Paris, the village of light in Kyrgyzstan's rugged mountains

2025-02-04 06:00:05

Sydney, Feb 4, 2025 (AFP) - Australia says flood recovery may take weeks

2025-02-04 04:30:07

Sydney, Feb 4, 2025 (AFP) - Australian 'green' hydrogen project under threat

2025-02-04 04:00:23

New York, Feb 4, 2025 (AFP) - In fire-ravaged Los Angeles, a long road of rebuilding

2025-02-04 03:30:15

Los Angeles, United States, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Breaking: Truck crash leaves eggs on US freeway

2025-02-04 02:00:11

Copenhagen, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Maritime transport needs to accelerate decarbonisation: EU agency

2025-02-04 01:30:02

Washington, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Salvage crews recover part of plane in fatal Washington crash

2025-02-03 23:30:39

Latest NAMPA photos

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - Bucs Buccaneers' Kleopas Useb in action against KK Palace during the quarter-finals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - Bucs Buccaneers' Giovanni Engelbrecht in action against KK Palace during the quarter-finals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - Bucs Buccaneers' Giovanni Engelbrecht (left, in white) in action against KK Palace during the quarter-finals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - Bucs Buccaneers' Giovanni Engelbrecht (C) in action against KK Palace during the quarter-finals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 01 January 2025 - UNAM FC football players celebrating their win against Blue Waters during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 01 January 2025 - UNAM FC football player celebrating their win against Blue Waters during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 01 January 2025 - UNAM FC player lineup against Blue Waters during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - UNAM FC football player (left) and Blue Waters player (right) while in action during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA