Authorities in Nepal are increasing the cost of admission to Mount Everest. Permit fees are set to rise by 36 per cent, up to almost $30,000 during peak times. Nepal's government has faced criticism in the past for allowing too many climbers onto the mountain and it is unclear how the changes will affect demand to scale the world's tallest peak.

Nepal plans to raise Mount Everest climbing permit fees from $11,000 to $15,000, impacting climbers worldwide.