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Calculated Shard: 82 (from laksa000)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa082.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/nepal-approves-stricter-everest-rules\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/nepal-approves-stricter-everest-rules\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/article\/nepal-approves-stricter-everest-rules","crawl_time":1776499712,"first_indexed_time":1772640409,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"za,co,travelnews!www,\/article\/nepal-approves-stricter-everest-rules s443","src_root_hash":"15290590250124558882","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Nepal approves stricter Everest rules | Travelnews","meta_descriptions":["Nepal’s National Assembly has approved a new Tourism Bill that proposes stricter rules for climbing Everest.The Bill introduces stricter rules for …"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Nepal’s National Assembly has approved a new Tourism Bill that proposes stricter rules for climbing Everest.\nThe Bill introduces stricter rules for expeditions, insurance requirements, and a permanent Environment Protection and Mountaineers’ Welfare Fund for cleaning up high-altitude regions, including Mount Everest.\nSome of the new requirements include:\nAnyone hoping to summit Everest must prove they have previously climbed at least one mountain above 7 000 metres in Nepal. Climbers need verified certificates authenticated by the Department of Tourism.\nExpedition members must submit a recent health certificate issued within the last month. \nPermits now require a detailed mountaineering plan, prescribed fees, and supporting documents.\nIf someone is missing and uncontactable for one year during their expedition, authorities can officially declare them deceased.\nAnyone climbing Everest must bring back 8kg of solid waste. The $4 000 (R65 000) deposit is no longer refundable and automatically goes into the Environment Protection and Mountaineers’ Welfare Fund.\n16 Apr 2026\n19 Apr 2026\n16 Apr 2026\n16 Apr 2026\n16 Apr 2026\n16 Apr 2026\n16 Apr 2026\n16 Apr 2026\n16 Apr 2026\n16 Apr 2026\n16 Apr 2026\n15 Apr 2026\n15 Apr 2026","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/article\/nepal-approves-stricter-everest-rules#main-content)\n\n[![Travelnews - Home Page](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/themes\/custom\/travelnews2024\/travelnews-logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/ \"Travelnews - Home Page\")\n\nToggle Theme\n\n- Light\n- Dark\n- Auto\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/192182524592491\/ \"Follow us on Facebook\")\n- [Search](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/search \"Search\")\n\n## User Account Menu\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/subscribe)\n\nToggle Theme\n\n- Light\n- Dark\n- Auto\n\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/subscribe)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/news \"A list of General News Articles.\")\n- [Features](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/edition \"A list of Editions.\")\n- [Travelinfo](http:\/\/www.travelinfo.co.za\/)\n- [Columns](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/columns \"A list of Column Articles.\")\n- [Community](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/section\/community)\n- [Sponsored](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/sponsored)\n- [Interest](https:\/\/www.travelnews.co.za\/topic)\n  - 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Climbers need verified certificates authenticated by the Department of Tourism.\n- Expedition members must submit a recent health certificate issued within the last month.\n- Permits now require a detailed mountaineering plan, prescribed fees, and supporting documents.\n- If someone is missing and uncontactable for one year during their expedition, authorities can officially declare them deceased.\n- Anyone climbing Everest must bring back 8kg of solid waste. 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Boilerpipe Text	Nepal’s National Assembly has approved a new Tourism Bill that proposes stricter rules for climbing Everest. The Bill introduces stricter rules for expeditions, insurance requirements, and a permanent Environment Protection and Mountaineers’ Welfare Fund for cleaning up high-altitude regions, including Mount Everest. Some of the new requirements include: Anyone hoping to summit Everest must prove they have previously climbed at least one mountain above 7 000 metres in Nepal. Climbers need verified certificates authenticated by the Department of Tourism. Expedition members must submit a recent health certificate issued within the last month. Permits now require a detailed mountaineering plan, prescribed fees, and supporting documents. If someone is missing and uncontactable for one year during their expedition, authorities can officially declare them deceased. Anyone climbing Everest must bring back 8kg of solid waste. The $4 000 (R65 000) deposit is no longer refundable and automatically goes into the Environment Protection and Mountaineers’ Welfare Fund. 16 Apr 2026 19 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 2026 15 Apr 2026 15 Apr 2026
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The Bill introduces stricter rules for expeditions, insurance requirements, and a permanent Environment Protection and Mountaineers’ Welfare Fund for cleaning up high-altitude regions, including Mount Everest. Some of the new requirements include: - Anyone hoping to summit Everest must prove they have previously climbed at least one mountain above 7 000 metres in Nepal. Climbers need verified certificates authenticated by the Department of Tourism. - Expedition members must submit a recent health certificate issued within the last month. - Permits now require a detailed mountaineering plan, prescribed fees, and supporting documents. - If someone is missing and uncontactable for one year during their expedition, authorities can officially declare them deceased. - Anyone climbing Everest must bring back 8kg of solid waste. The \$4 000 (R65 000) deposit is no longer refundable and automatically goes into the Environment Protection and Mountaineers’ Welfare Fund. 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Readable Markdown	![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_large/public/article/headline/2026-03/nepal.jpg?h=cedf2a90&itok=aWEXxjn-) Nepal’s National Assembly has approved a new Tourism Bill that proposes stricter rules for climbing Everest. The Bill introduces stricter rules for expeditions, insurance requirements, and a permanent Environment Protection and Mountaineers’ Welfare Fund for cleaning up high-altitude regions, including Mount Everest. Some of the new requirements include: - Anyone hoping to summit Everest must prove they have previously climbed at least one mountain above 7 000 metres in Nepal. Climbers need verified certificates authenticated by the Department of Tourism. - Expedition members must submit a recent health certificate issued within the last month. - Permits now require a detailed mountaineering plan, prescribed fees, and supporting documents. - If someone is missing and uncontactable for one year during their expedition, authorities can officially declare them deceased. - Anyone climbing Everest must bring back 8kg of solid waste. The \$4 000 (R65 000) deposit is no longer refundable and automatically goes into the Environment Protection and Mountaineers’ Welfare Fund. - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/travelling-with-a-disability.jpg?itok=9vv02Whj)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/accessible-travel-small-changes-big-opportunity) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/titnlogo2-for-tn_9.jpg?itok=iji1OUZu)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/latest-changes-on-travelinfo-17-apr-2026) 19 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/riverside-sun-pool.jpg?h=265e640d&itok=yyH8FGme)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/rediscover-south-africa-by-road-with-southern-sun) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/lufthansa-a350_0.png?h=5b27db37&itok=JxjQwEAd)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/lh-pilots-strike-again) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/eu-flag.jpg?h=0722f989&itok=qSGRM52d)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/europe-warns-of-looming-jet-fuel-shortage) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/sandy-cay-rendering-msc_0.jpg?h=c52802f9&itok=MrG8qk7Y)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/msc-announces-new-private-island) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/mice-lead-1.jpg?h=fafe0f21&itok=tMYqBUEN)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/feature-events-venues-green-credentials-crucial) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/header-theroyallivingstonebyanantarapool1920x1037.jpg?h=036f3151&itok=PFuyVu-P)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/new-look-for-iconic-zambian-hotel) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/header-distance.jpg?h=ecc7bca9&itok=ekdVDDAy)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/new-lodge-to-open-in-namibia) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/etihad.jpg?h=125a58ae&itok=CG_fkS4S)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/air-travel-round-up-ey-expands-china-flights) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/titnlogo2-for-tn_8.jpg?itok=kzJQrCbD)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/latest-changes-on-travelinfo-16-apr-2026) 16 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/airfares-cash-rands-2.jpg?h=c12e0b96&itok=Rk7EELZj)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/airfares-surge-on-europe-us-routes) 15 Apr 2026 - [![](https://www.travelnews.co.za/files/styles/article_thumbnail/public/article/headline/2026-04/a350-1000-delta-one-suite-seat-in-flatbed-mode-with-bedding.jpg?h=7c09c842&itok=XPbXLF-x)](https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/delta-to-introduce-new-business-class-suite) 15 Apr 2026
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