KATHMANDU: This autumn, climbers have begun securing permits for various mountains, including Manaslu.
According to the Department of Tourism (DoT), a total of 132 individuals, comprising 34 women and 38 men from 12 climbing groups, have obtained permits for this season.
Statistics from the mountain climbing branch of the department reveal that 120 climbers from 10 groups, including 32 women and 88 men, have specifically received permission to ascend Manaslu mountain.
Climbers from 31 countries, including Nepal, have obtained permits to climb three different mountains.
Manaslu, standing at 8,163 meters and often referred to as the “Killer Mountain,” has emerged as the most sought-after peak this season.
This year, the highest number of permits has been issued for Manaslu.
Autumn is considered an ideal time for climbing Manaslu, attracting a significant number of climbers each year.
Manaslu mountain, the eighth highest mountain in the world and the seventh highest in Nepal, was first successfully climbed on May 9, 1956.
Two days later, on May 11, Japanese climbers reached the summit. Swiss nationals also achieved this feat on May 18, 1956.
