Mount Everest created history this climbing season as 274 mountaineers successfully reached the summit in a single day from the Nepal side, marking the highest number of ascents ever recorded on the world’s tallest peak in 24 hours. Among the climbers were three Indians Tulasi Reddi Palpunoori, Sandeep Are and Ajay Pal Singh Dhaliwal adding another proud moment for India’s mountaineering community.
The record climb happened during a brief spell of clear weather that allowed hundreds of climbers and Sherpas to make their summit push safely. Officials in Nepal said nearly 150 Sherpas were involved in supporting the expeditions, guiding climbers through Everest’s dangerous terrain and extreme conditions.
The previous record from the Nepal route stood at 223 climbers in a day, set in 2019. With 274 successful ascents, this season has once again highlighted both the growing popularity of Everest and the intense competition among climbers waiting for the perfect weather window.
This year also saw legendary Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa extend his own world record by scaling Everest for the 32nd time. Veteran climber Lhakpa Sherpa also made headlines by becoming the first woman to summit Everest 11 times.
While the achievement has been widely celebrated, it has also revived concerns about overcrowding on the mountain. Long queues near the summit and heavy traffic in the “death zone” the area above 8,000 metres where oxygen levels are dangerously low continue to worry climbers and experts alike.
Even so, the record-breaking day will be remembered as a remarkable moment in Everest’s history, showcasing both human determination and the growing global fascination with conquering the highest point on Earth.