Nepal, May 10 -- Spring is considered the prime mountaineering season in Nepal, drawing climbers from around the world to the Himalayas. While many first-time climbers are preparing for expeditions, others are aiming to break previous records and set new milestones on some of the world's highest peaks.Nepal Tourism Board issues permits for mountains above 6,500 meters, while the Nepal Mountaineering Association(NMA) oversees climbing permits for 27 peaks ranging between 5,800 and 6,500 meters.

This season, Seven Summit Treks alone is leading 85 climbers to Mount Everest. Out of the 464 climbers who have obtained permits for Everest, 85 are associated with the company, according to its operator Mingma Sherpa.

Besides Seven Summit Treks, ...