Of the climbers, 73 are from the United States, with 72 and 69 from China and France, respectively…reports Asian Lite News
Nepal had issued 870 permits for climbers to scale 37 mountains in the country during the fall climbing season.
The Department of Tourism on Wednesday allowed 668 males and 202 females from 70 countries and regions to climb the peaks, including Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167 metres) and Mount Manaslu (8,163 metres), the world’s seventh and eighth highest.
Of the climbers, 73 are from the United States, with 72 and 69 from China and France, respectively, according to Xinhua news agency.
“We still have more than a month for this season. We’re expecting to cross last year’s number,” said Rakesh Gurung, director of the tourism department.
About 1,300 permits were issued by the agency during the fall climbing season in 2023.
The fall climbing season in Nepal starts in September and runs until November.
Indian climber rescued
The Russian Emergencies Ministry earlier this week said that it has successfully rescued a climber from India, who fell ill while attempting a solo ascent of Mount Elbrus.
The climber, a 32-year-old man, encountered difficulties at a challenging altitude of 5200 metres and had not registered his route before the climb, the ministry revealed.
The rescue operation, coordinated by the Elbrus High-Mountain Search and Rescue Team of the Russian Emergencies Ministry, involved five skilled personnel who were swiftly dispatched to the site after receiving a distress call.
The team worked under difficult conditions, carefully evacuating the climber to safety. He was transported to a mountaineering camp, where he is now receiving medical attention and recovering.
The Ministry has reiterated the importance of proper route registration and climbing in groups, especially in such high-altitude environments.
Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, is a popular destination for climbers worldwide, but its severe weather conditions and challenging terrain demand careful planning and professional support.
The incident, said the Russian ministry, underscores the crucial role it plays in safeguarding lives, particularly in remote and hazardous regions like the Caucasus Mountains.
“The swift and efficient response of the Russian Emergencies Ministry highlights their expertise and commitment to protecting both locals and international visitors in the country’s most extreme environments,” the ministry said in a statement.