Nepal Nepal is blessed with over 1300 peaks exceeding 6000m in height, including 8 out of the top 14 highest mountains in the world. Mountaineers from all over the world have been coming to Nepal to climb our major mountains which requires special permit from the Government of Nepal costing thousands of dollars. To give greater access to 326 peaks that are open for climbing, the Government granted Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) permission in 1978 to issue climbing permits to 18 peaks between 5587m to 6645m followed by another 15 in 2002. These 33 peaks are classified as ‘Trekking Peaks’ and are open to any trekkers at a reasonable fee without the Government sponsored bureaucracy. The NMA has categories these peaks into 15 Expedition Peaks as Group A and 18 Climbing Peaks as Group B. NMA has also set a limit of 12 climbers in each climbing team. The current permit fees are:
Group A - Expedition Peaks: First 1 to 7 persons US$500 only and US$100 each for additional members up to total of 12 climbers.
Group B - Climbing Peaks: First
1-4 persons US$350.00 only. Additional
5-8 persons US$350.00 plus US$40.00 per person and for further
9-12 persons US$510.00 plus US$25.00 per person.
There is also US$250 refundable levy per climbing team which has to be deposited with the NMA. This is to ensure that all the garbage is brought back from the peak area. The NMA will refund this amount as per the provisions made by them.
These 33 Trekking Peaks are ideal for first time climbers to gain experience on 6000m+ mountains. We assign mountain climbing 'Sherpa' guide to each team and there is no requirement for prior mountaineering or climbing skills. But we do recommend that those intending to climb have previous experience of high altitude trekking with basic knowledge of traversing on ice and snow. We currently offer 7 Climbing Peaks in Everest, Langtang and Annapurna regions but we can organise climbs to all the 33 trekking peaks.
