A total of 844 people have taken permission to climb the mountain in the spring season.
According to the Department of Tourism, a total of 844 people, including 658 men and 186 women from 104 teams, have applied for the permit.
Of these, 302 have taken permission for climbing Mt. Everest and 103 for Lotse.
The department has collected Rs. 446.48 million after giving permission for mountaineering.
