Record 274 Climbers Summit Mount Everest in Single Day from Nepal Side, Breaking All-Time Record
A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest on May 20 from the Nepal side, breaking the previous single-day record of 223 climbers set in 2019.
Nepal revealed that 274 climbers successfully summited Mount Everest on May 20, a record number representing the highest count of people to reach the world's highest peak in a single day from the Nepali side. Tour operators confirmed there were no climbers on the Tibetan side this year as Chinese authorities had not issued any permits. Rishi Bhandari, secretary general of Nepal's Expedition Operators Association, stated this exceeds the previous record of 223 climbers on May 22, 2019, and noted the final figure could increase as some successful summiteers may not yet have reported their achievements to base camp. Nepal issued 492 permits for Everest climbing during this spring season, with each climber required to pay up to $15,000 (approximately 489,900 baht). The fee increase reflects stricter control measures implemented after Nepal faced issues with overcrowding on Everest, which has frequently led to congested, delayed, and life-threatening climbs.
