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A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side in a single day on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record of 223 set on May 22, 2019. China issued no permits for the Tibetan side this year, meaning all ascents came from the southern route.

A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side in a single day on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record of 223 set on May 22, 2019. China issued no permits for the Tibetan side this year, meaning all ascents came from the southern route.

Nepal's Department of Tourism official Himal Gautam said preliminary information indicated more than 250 people climbed the peak on Wednesday, with final figures pending climbers' return and submission of photographic evidence. Nepal issued 494 permits this season, each costing $15,000.

Nepal's Department of Tourism official Himal Gautam said preliminary information indicated more than 250 people climbed the peak on Wednesday, with final figures pending climbers' return and submission of photographic evidence. Nepal issued 494 permits this season, each costing $15,000.

The 2026 climbing season began late after a large serac, a glacial ice cliff, blocked the key route to the summit. Specialized high-altitude workers known as icefall doctors spent weeks clearing the obstruction, with the route reopening on May 13.

The 2026 climbing season began late after a large serac, a glacial ice cliff, blocked the key route to the summit. Specialized high-altitude workers known as icefall doctors spent weeks clearing the obstruction, with the route reopening on May 13.

Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, scaled Everest for the 32nd time this season, breaking his own record. On the same day, Lhakpa Sherpa completed her 11th summit, extending her record for the most Everest ascents by a female climber.

Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, scaled Everest for the 32nd time this season, breaking his own record. On the same day, Lhakpa Sherpa completed her 11th summit, extending her record for the most Everest ascents by a female climber.

The 274 climbers included 150 Nepali Sherpas, and three Indian mountaineers — Tulasi Reddi Palpunoori, Sandeep Are and Ajay Pal Singh Dhaliwal — were among those who reached the 8,848.86-metre peak. Ecuadorian climber Marcelo Segovia summited independently and without supplemental oxygen.

The 274 climbers included 150 Nepali Sherpas, and three Indian mountaineers — Tulasi Reddi Palpunoori, Sandeep Are and Ajay Pal Singh Dhaliwal — were among those who reached the 8,848.86-metre peak. Ecuadorian climber Marcelo Segovia summited independently and without supplemental oxygen.

Mountaineering experts have long criticized Nepal for permitting large numbers of climbers on Everest, citing dangerous congestion in the "death zone" below the summit. Nepal has responded by introducing tighter controls and higher permit fees.

Mountaineering experts have long criticized Nepal for permitting large numbers of climbers on Everest, citing dangerous congestion in the "death zone" below the summit. Nepal has responded by introducing tighter controls and higher permit fees.

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