Peak
Climbing is another prime attraction of Nepal. The Mountains
of Nepal have stood are irresistible landmarks for the world's
adventurers since Nepal opened its doors to visitors in the
1950s. Mountaineering can range from climbing the highest
peak of the world to climbing lower peaks. Although by Himalayan
standards 33 "Trekking Peaks" are considered minor
peaks, they nonetheless provide snow and ice-climbing, and
are technically quite challenging.
Mountaineering
teams can apply for permit at mountaineering section of the
Ministry of the Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation or directly
contact to your local trekking agents. For the permit you
should apply for the permit through the trekking agency &
you should have climbing guide otherwise permit is not issued.
Trekking agency provide qualified & trained climbing guides
to take non climbers for convenience, safety & expected
successes. By Himalayan standards these are considered minor
peaks, but in fact some of them provide relatively challenging
snow and Ice climbing of high standard, & more so in Winter.
The royalty for these peaks ranges from 150.00 US$ to 300.00
US$ depending on the particular peak for up to 10 member climbing
team.
His Majesty’s
Government, Ministry of Tourism has delegated it’s a
authority 15 more other mountain peaks to NMA, for which peaks
the climbers had to take the permission from the ministry.
Altogether NMA has got the permission for 33 mountains in
total for climbing. Therefore, from this time the interested
climbers can be take permission from NMA for 33 peaks to climb.
Group
"A" Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Peaks
Name of Peaks
Altitude in Meter
Location / Zone
Mt. Cholatse
6440 m.
Khumbu
Mt. Langsisa Ri
6427 m.
Jugal
Mt. Ombigaichen
6340 m.
Mahalangur
Mt. Machermo
6273 m.
Mahalangur
Mt. Chekigo
6257 m.
Gaurishankar
Mt. Kyazo Ri
6186 m.
Mahalangur
Mt. Nirekha
6159 m.
Mahalangur
Mt. Lobuje West
6145 m.
Khumbu
Mt. Bokta
6143 m.
Kanchenjunga
Mt. Abi
6097 m.
Mahalangur
Mt. Yubra Himal
6035 m.
Langtang Himal
Mt. Phari Lapcha
6017 m.
Mahalangur
Mt. Larkya Peak
6010 m.
Manaslu
Mt. Yala Peak
5732 m.
Langtang
Mt. Chhukung Ri
5550 m.
Khumbu
Maximum
15 persons extra USD 7.5 for each additional person.
The fees for Trekking Peak Climbing under NMA Permission:
Group Size 1 to 4 USD
350
Group Size 5 to 8 USD
350
= USD 40=USD 390 (1 to 5)
= USD 40=USD 430 (1 to 6)
= USD 40=USD 470 (1 to 7)
= USD 40=USD 510 (1 to 8)
Group Size 9 to 12 USD 510 = USD 25=USD
535 (1 to 9) =USD 25=USD 560
Royalty for 1-4 members: USD 350.00
Royalty for 5-8 members: USD 350.00 + USD 40.00 per person
Royalty for 9-12 members: USD 510.00 + USD 25.00 per person
Note: Maximum number of members in one team
is 12. Garbage Deposit for all above NMA Peaks
A Garbage Deposit fee of USD 250.00 payable
to NMA is required to obtain permits for all 33 NMA peaks.
Refunds on the Garbage Deposit shall be as per NMA provisions.