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Mountaineering in Nepal
Nepal is a country well known for its Himalaya mountains. Among the 10 highest peaks in the world, eight, including the highest peak Mt. Everest, crown this country. Nothing on earth can beat the exhilaration of scaling them. No wonder Nepal is the favorite destination for mountaineers and every year more than 600 expeditions trudge up the Himalaya, including the trekking peaks.
SEASONS

There are four mountaineering seasons: spring (March-May), summer (June-August), autumn (September-November) and winter (December-February). A total of 153 Himalayan peaks are open to mountaineers. Climbing permits are issued by the Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation (MOTCA) 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.

PERMISSION
The following documents have to be sent to MOTCA, 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.

FEES
A royalty (climbing fee) ranging from US$ 1,500 to US$ 10,000 (according to the altitude of the peak) and US$ 50,000 for Everest is charged by MOTCA for a group of seven persons. An additional US$ 20,000 is charged for the normal south east ridge route on Everest. An additional US$ 200 to US$ 1,500 per person (US$ 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 cancelled. The royalty must be paid directly to MOTCA by bank draft or bank transfer in convertible foreign currency only.
For trekking peaks, a royalty of US$ 300 or US$ 150 is charged by NMA. The permit is valid for a period of one month for a group of up to 10 persons. An additional amount of US$ 7.50 per person is charged if the group exceeds 10 persons.
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.

RESTRICTIONS
Food and equipment imported for expeditions require an import license and should be custom cleared. Walkie-talkies, Tran receiver sets and other communication equipment are controlled items in Nepal and have to be declared at the customs office at the entry point.

Peaks Opened for Trekking from NMA

S.No Name of the Peak Altitude Location

1

Abi 6097 Mahalangur

2

Bokta 6143 Kanchenjunga

3

Chekigo 6257 Gaurishankar

4

Chhukung Ri 5550 Mahalangur

5

Cholatse 6440 Mahalangur

6

Chulu East

6584

Damodar

7

Chulu West

6419

Damodar

8

Hiunchuli

6441

Annapurna

9

Imja tse (Island Peak)

6183

Khumbu

10

Kangja Chuli

5844

Langtang

11

Khonga Tse

5849

Khumbu

12

Kusum Kanguru

6367

Khumbu

13

Kwangde

6011

Rolwaling

14

Kyazo Ri 6186 Mahalangur

15

Langsisa Ri 6427 Jugal

16

Larkya Peak 6249 Manaslu

17

Lobuje

6119

Khumbu

18

Lobuje West 6145 Mahalangur

19

Machermo 6237 Mahalangur

20

Madri Himal

5587

Annapurna

21

Mera Peak

6654

Khumbu

22

Nirekha 6159 Mahalangur

23

Ombigaichen 6340 Mahalangur

24

Paldor Peak

5896

Ganesh

25

Parchemuche

6187

Rolwaling

26

Phari Lapcha 6017 Mahalangur

27

Pisang

6091

Damodar

28

Pokalde

5806

Khumbu

29

Ramdung

5925

Rolwaling

30

Singu chuli

6501

Annapurna

31

Tharpu chuli (Tent Peak)

5663

Annapurna

32

Yala 5732 Langtang

33

Yubra Himal 6035 Langtang Himal

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