Desperate to attract more mountaineers, such as those now choosing to climb in Pakistan, where the fees are cheaper and there are no Maoists, the government has made changes in the royalty structures and simplified the procedure for obtaining permission to climb big mountains. The new regulation has reduced the royalty to $25,000 for a team of under seven members from the previous $70,000. They've also annulled the provision which required that foreign climbers had to be recommended by their national alpine clubs or embassies. The new rules also say that mountaineering activities will be allowed throughout the year.

The regulations also display a new sensitivity towards Nepali who work on expeditions. Youth under 16 will not be allowed to climb, and all support staff on expeditions will have to be provided accident insurance. Finally, in response to numerous complaints, the government-designated liaison officers will no longer be required to accompany expedition teams up to base camps and will have their allowances cancelled should they stop working with an expedition.