Lawmakers seek tougher Everest climbing rules with 263 amendments to Tourism Bill

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Nepalese lawmakers have introduced 263 amendments to the Tourism Bill aimed at imposing tougher regulations on Everest climbing. Proposed measures include mandatory prior ascents of high-altitude peaks, auctioning permits, stricter insurance requirements, zero-waste protocols, and enhanced oversight of foreign operators and digital tourism platforms.

Proposals include mandatory prior ascents of 7,000- and 8,000-metre peaks, auctioning Everest permits, stricter insurance, zero-waste rules, and tighter regulation of foreign operators and digital tourism platforms.