KATHMANDU: Ama Dablam has attracted 386 climbers for the autumn 2026 season, making it one of Nepal's most popular peaks, as the Department of Tourism has issued climbing permits to 1,410 mountaineers from 76 countries for expeditions to mountains across the country.

According to the department's report dated October 27, a total of 161 expedition teams have received permits, including 1,069 men and 341 women. The permits have generated US$2.09 million, equivalent to around Rs 318.05 million, in royalty revenue.

Ama Dablam, at 6,814 metres, has drawn 290 male and 96 female climbers across 32 expedition teams. The department collected US$378,000, or around Rs 57.7 million, in royalties from the peak.

Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain at 8,163 metres, had the highest number of permitted climbers, with 500 across 43 teams, generating US$1.49 million in royalties. However, the autumn climbing season on Manaslu was closed in September following heavy snowfall and concerns over avalanche risks.

Himlung Himal, at 7,126 metres, attracted 121 climbers across 12 teams, while 65 climbers received permits for Baruntse and 39 for Putha Hiunchuli.

Among the countries represented, China had the highest number of climbers, with 141, followed by France with 130, the United States with 119 and Russia with 108. Germany accounted for 97 climbers and the United Kingdom for 96.

Nepal had 33 climbers on the permit list, including 30 men and three women, according to the department's report.