Nepal announces new rules for climbing Everest
Climbing Everest has never captured the imagination so much... or sparked so much debate. Each year, hundreds of mountaineers set out to conquer the world's highest peak.
Climbing Everest has never captured the imagination so much... or sparked so much debate. Each year, hundreds of mountaineers set out to conquer the world's highest peak, drawn by the ultimate challenge and the promise of an extraordinary feat. But this growing popularity comes at a cost: traffic jams at high altitude, accidents, pollution… the roof of the world is now under pressure.
Faced with these problems, Nepal has decided to take action. In February 2026, the upper house of the Nepalese Parliament adopted a bill aimed at more strictly regulating expeditions in high mountains, with measures particularly targeted at Everest. What exactly does this reform provide for? What will it change for travelers? Let's take a closer look.
📋 New rules for climbing Everest at a glance
Measure | Details |
|---|---|
Mandatory experience | Having climbed a peak of at least 7,000m in Nepal |
Medical certificate | Document dated less than one month before the permit application |
Environmental obligations | Bring down at least 8kg of waste after the expedition |
End of solo climbs | Solo ascents prohibited, professional guidance mandatory |
Ascent plan | Detailed itinerary to be submitted with the permit application |
Nepal strengthens rules for climbing Everest
Climbing Everest, the world's highest peak at 8,848 meters, has never been so accessible… or so problematic. For several years now, the roof of the world has been dealing with record visitor numbers, and it's not uncommon to see queues forming in the "death zone,
