406 mountaineers receive permits to climb 15 peaks in Nepal Himalayas this spring
More than 406 climbers have received permits to climb 15 different mountains in the Himalayas this spring season.
According to the Department of Tourism, as of April 4, 180 will be attempting to climb Everest whereas 35 will try to summit Lhotse and 27 will try to summit Nuptse. The climbers will be assisted by nearly 1,000 Sherpas, known for their high-altitude mountaineering skills.