# Nepal plans tougher Everest climb rules, Indian mountaineers split 2026-08-07T15:38:16+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Nepal is reportedly considering a new rule in its draft Tourism Bill that would require anyone seeking an Everest permit to first summit a peak above 7,000 metres within Nepal itself. The move follows a record spring season with 492 Everest permits issued and 1,008 ascents, but also five deaths including two Indians. Indian mountaineers broadly support mandatory high-altitude experience before attempting Everest, but many oppose the condition that the qualifying climb must be in Nepal. Colonel Vijay Singh of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation recommends climbing four to five peaks between 6,500 and 7,500 metres before Everest. Dr Anshu Jamsenpa, a five-time Everest summiteer, says the Indian Mountaineering Foundation should seek recognition for climbs done in India. ## Coverage - thefederal.com Tags: Everest, high-altitude climbing, Indian mountaineers, mountaineering regulation, Nepal tourism bill Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nepal-plans-tougher-everest-climb-rules-indian-mountaineers-split/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nepal-plans-tougher-everest-climb-rules-indian-mountaineers-split/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.