KATHMANDU: Manaslu has emerged as the main focus of Nepal’s autumn climbing season, accounting for 38 of the 45 teams authorised to climb six mountains, according to the latest royalty report.

The report issued by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation and the Department of Tourism shows that 498 climbers, including 366 men and 132 women, have been authorised for the season. The teams have generated $1,389,193 and Rs 211,085,083 in royalties.

Manaslu, the world’s eighth-highest mountain at 8,163 metres, accounts for 451 authorised climbers and $1,353,000 in royalties. Its royalty contribution amounts to more than 97 per cent of the total reported revenue.

The report lists one team for Makalu I, two each for Danga and Dhaulagiri I, and one each for Gangapurna West (Lache) and Thorong Peak.

Makalu I, at 8,463 metres, has three authorised climbers and has generated $4,500 in royalties. Danga, a 6,220-metre peak, has 16 climbers and has generated $1,168.

Dhaulagiri I, at 8,167 metres, has two teams comprising 19 climbers, generating $28,500. Gangapurna West (Lache), with two climbers, has generated $800, while Thorong Peak, at 6,144 metres, has seven climbers and has generated $1,225.

The figures are based on the autumn 2026 royalty report issued on September 11.