Nepal's tourism ministry will allow free access to 97 Himalayan mountains for the next two years in a bid to boost tourism in less developed regions. The move comes amid an increase in fees for Everest climbing permits to $15,000. Although mountaineering generates significant revenue, the number of tourists to lesser-known peaks is low. The authorities have not clarified plans to improve infrastructure to support a possible influx of climbers.
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Cucerirea Everestului se scumpește. Nepalul oferă la schimb acces gratuit la 97 de munți
Nepal makes nearly 100 peaks free to climb as alternatives to overcrowded Everest
Nepal makes 97 mountains free to climb as Everest fees rise
După ce a crescut taxa pentru escaladarea pe Everest, Nepal vine cu un alt anunț pentru alpiniști
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