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Nepal waives climbing fees for some peaks to lure mountaineers

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12-08-2025 19:17 HKT
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Mountaineers practice walking on a ladder during a training session at Everest base camp, Nepal April 15, 2025. (Reuters)
Mountaineers practice walking on a ladder during a training session at Everest base camp, Nepal April 15, 2025. (Reuters)
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