Nepal is moving forward with a new set of proposed regulations aimed at tightening access to Mount Everest, in an effort to reduce congestion, improve safety standards, and promote responsible mountaineering practices.  

Under the proposed regulation, climbers seeking to ascend Mount Everest would first need to have successfully summited a peak of at least 7,000meters within Nepal. The requirement aims to ensure that applicants possess sufficient high-altitude experience before tackling Everest's extreme conditions, which demand both physical resilience and technical skill. 

"Mount Everest is not a place for trial and error," and an official " from the Department of Tourism. "We have seen far too many cases of underprepared individuals endangering not just their own lives, but those of their guides and fellow climbers. 

While Nepali officials argue that the changes will help protect lives and preserve the reputation of Himalayan mountaineering, the proposal has drawn concern from international expedition operators. Many worry that the restrictions could deter clients and reduce business opportunities, particularly for foreign companies that have long operated in the region.  

Nepal's proposed rules aim to make Everest climbs safer and more organized. By ensuring only experienced climbers attempt the submit, the country hopes to protect lives and preserve the mountain for future generation.