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Lawmakers want Everest hopefuls to summit two Nepali peaks above 8,000m first, plus new insurance floors for guides and a wage fund — here is exactly…
By Laxman Rawal · Jul 24, 2026
Nepal's Parliament is currently debating 263 separate amendments to a single bill that could reshape who is allowed to attempt Everest — and what the country's guides and climbing crews are legally owed while they get you there. Key facts 58 lawmakers…
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What this means for you If you're trekking to Everest Base Camp, none of this touches you — trekking permits (TIMS, Sagarmatha National Park) are untouched by this bill. If Everest is a long-term goal, the practical read is: start now, on a real Nepali peak…
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