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~ Permission ~ Fees ~ Group “A” NMA Peaks ~ Group “B” NMA Peaks ~ Garbage Deposit for all 33 NMA Peaks ~ Seasons ~ Restrictions
Nepal is a country well known for its Himalayas Mountains. Among the 10 highest peaks in the world, eight, including the highest peak Mt. Everest, crown this country. Nothing on earth can beak the exhilaration of scaling them. No wonder Nepal is the favorite destination for mountaineers. PERMISSION A total of 153 Himalayan peaks are open to mountaineers. Climbing permits are issued by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation (MOCTCA) for 135 peaks known as mountaineering peaks, and by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) for 18 smaller peaks, known as trekking peaks, which range from 5,587 to 6,654 m in altitude. The following documents have to be sent to MoCTCA, Mountaineering Division when applying for a climbing permit: completed application, endorsement of the National Alpine Club, short biographies of all the members of the expedition (with photograph and signature), map and /or photograph of the mountain indicating climbing route and approach route map. Enlistment of the expedition`s name does not require any fee, and it should not be paid before receiving the permit from the Ministry of Tourism. Permits to climb the 18 trekking peaks are issued by NMA on "first come first served" basis. It is necessary to appoint a government recognized trekking agency of Nepal as a local liaison for the expedition in Kathmandu. The trekking agency will look after all the requirements during the expedition. Top FEES 
A royalty (climbing fee) ranging from USD 1,500 to USD 10,000 (depending on the altitude of the peak) and USD 50,000 for Everest is charged by MoCTCA for a group of seven persons. An additional USD 20,000 is charged for the normal southeast Ridge route on Everest. An additional USD 200 to USD 1,500 per person (USD 10,000 per person for Everest) will be charged if the group exceeds seven persons. The full amount of the royalty has to be paid within two months of the date of issue of the permit otherwise it may be canceled. The royalty must be paid directly to MoCTCA by bank draft or bank transfer in convertible foreign currency only. For trekking peaks, a royalty is charged as follows by NMA. The permit is valid for a period of one month for a group of up to 10 persons. Top GROUP “A” NMA PEAKS
Royalty for up to seven members Royalty for each additional member upto 12 person (U.S. Dollar) (U.S. Dollar) 500.0 100.00 Top GROUP “B” NMA PEAKS
NOTE: Maximum number of members in a team is 12. Top GARBAGE DEPOSIT FOR ALL 33 NMA PEAKS An amount of US$250.00 should be deposited to NMA as garbage deposit to get permit to all 33 NMA peaks. The provisions are finalized garbage deposit would be refunded on the basis of satisfactory report jointly signed by the concerned team leader, sirdar and climber. A rebate of up to 40% on the royalty may be given during the summer and winter seasons. Full or partial rebate for a fixed period may be given for new peaks or for unclimbed open peaks, on "first come first served" basis. Top SEASONS 
There are four mountaineering seasons: spring (March, May), summer (June-August), autumn (September-November) and winter (December-February). Top RESTRICTIONS Food and equipment imported for expeditions require an import license and should be custom cleared. Walkie-talkies, transceiver sets and other communication equipment are controlled items in Nepal and have to be declared at the customs office at the entry point. Top |