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Mountaineering Rules & Regulation |
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Mountaineering Expedition Rules & Regulation:
Climbing Permit Fees (Royalties) and Expedition
Team sizes:
1. More than one team is permitted to climb
Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) in one season by
separate (non-conventional) routes each.
2. A royalty of U$ 50,000 is fixed for
Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) for a team consisting
of seven members. The team may include five
further members at a cost of US$ 10,000 per
additional member. The royalty includes the
trekking fee for all team members. The team
members will also be granted a three-month visa.
3. There is an additional US$ 20,000 charge for
teams proposing to climb Mt. Everest by the
normal southeast ridge route.
4. Any team already permitted to scale Mt.
Everest must pay US$ 10,000 if it intends to
change its originally agreed ascent route. A
charge of US$ 20,000 applies if it intends to
change the ascent route to the normal southeast
ridge route.
5. In all other regions, including Khumbu, an
expedition team can have up to seven members for
the additional royalty.
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Royalty for the Mountaineering expedition
(A) For the Mount Everest (Sagarmatha)
(1) The royalty for the mountaineering
expedition team not exceeding seven in number
from the route other than the general route
(Southeast route) will be US$ 50,000.
(2) The royalty for the mountaineering
expedition from general route (Southeast route)
for the mountaineering expedition team will be
as follows: -
Member of the mountaineering expedition team
Royalty (U. S. Dollars):
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One Member
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25,000 |
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Two Members |
40,000 |
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Three
Members
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48,000 |
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Four Members |
56,000 |
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Five Members |
60,000 |
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Six Members |
66,000 |
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Seven
Members |
70,000 |
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Additional
Member
(Up to 12
person) |
10,000 Per
Person |
(3) Other not more
than five members
may be added in the
mountaineering
expedition team
beyond the number as
it is mentioned in
clause (1) and (2).
(B) For the other
Mountains: -
(1) The royalty for
the other mountain
shall be as follows:
-
(B) For the other
Mountains: -
(1) The royalty for
the other mountain
shall be as follows:
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Mountaineering
Royalty (USD $)
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Name of the
Mountains
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For
expedition
including up
to seven
members |
For each
additional
member
exceeding
seven
members (up
to a total
of twelve) |
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Peaks above 8,000m
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10,000 |
1500 |
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Peaks of
7501 to
8,000m
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4000 |
500 |
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Peaks of
7001 to
7500m |
3000 |
400 |
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Peaks of
6501 to
7000m |
2000 |
300 |
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Peaks of
less than
6501m |
1000 |
200 |
(2) Other not more
than five members
may be added in the
mountaineering
expedition team
beside as prescribed
in clause (1).
Note: If
there is any change
in the royalty
amount before
receiving the
briefing from the
Ministry even after
one has already paid
the royalty under
this Regulation, the
mountaineering
expedition team
shall pay the
changed amount of
the royalty.
The leader of the
expedition team is
required to pay the
full amount of the
climbing permit
within two months of
the date of
climbing. In cases
of failure to pay
within this time
period permission
may be annulled.
Environmental
Deposit:
Teams attempting
peaks within the
Khumbu Region must
deposit US$ 4,000
for Everest
expeditions, US$
3,000 for other
8,000m peaks and US$
2,000 for peaks less
than 8,000m. This
deposit is
refundable upon the
team removing all
their garbage on
completion of the
expedition.
Liaison Officers:
The primary
function of a
liaison officer is
to ensure that the
mountaineering
regulations and laws
of Nepal are adhered
to. The expedition
team must cover all
costs of the liaison
officer. This
includes wages,
equipment allowance,
transport, meals and
suitable
accommodation for
the entire
expedition period.
The liaison officer
must also be insured
against accidents.
Filming Permits:
Expedition teams
wishing to make
documentary films of
their climb must
obtain government
permission and pay
an associated permit
fee.
Radio and Telephone
Permits:
Operating
licenses must be
obtained and paid
for to use two-way
radio equipment and
telephones.
Seasons:
There are four
main mountaineering
seasons - spring
(March to May),
summer (June to
August), autumn
(September to
November) and winter
(December to
February).
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CLIMBING 'TREKKING PEAKS': - Rules & Regulation
Climbing Rules:
In exercise of the powers conferred by His
Majesty's Government, Nepal Mountaineering
Association has made the following rules to be
observed for the climbing of the peaks of Nepal
Himalaya. These rules will come into force at
once.
Definition:
Where applicable definitions for these rules
will be the same as those for His Majesty's
Government Mountaineering Expedition Regulations
1979 and its first Amendment 1984.
Permission:
Any person or mountaineering team desirous of
climbing the peak listed in Appendix '1' must
receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering
Association. Application to climb the peak must
be made in the form as prescribed in Appendix
'2'. Permission to climb the peaks will be
granted for a period of one month only.
Permission may be extended, if necessary, for
another period of two weeks. The period of
permission granted relates to time spent for
climbing above the base camp. The trek to and
from the base camp is not included. Application
for climbing permit may be made at any time by
the concerned mountaineering team. Permit will
be granted on a first come first serve basis.
Each climbing party will be given a permit as
prescribed in Appendix '3'. The right to give
permission to another party for climbing the
same peak during the same period is reserved by
Nepal Mountaineering Association. Nepal
Mountaineering Association will recommend to
Immigration Office of His Majesty's Government
for obtaining trekking permit of the area to the
team members.
Refund:
In the event of cancellation of the permission
by NMA or the failure of the expedition to
materialize due to some other reasons, the feels
already paid will not be refunded. Every
individual or party granted a climbing permit
shall be accompanied by a Sirdar / Guide, who
must be registered with NMA.
Functions and duties of the Sirdar/Guide:
a) To assist the climbing party with recruitment
of porters and other staff, control of porters,
local purchase of food, etc. And to solve any
problem that may arise to the best of his
ability.
b) To report to Nepal Mountaineering Association
in case the party spends more than the
prescribed time limit in the mountain.
c) To ensure that the climbers comply with the
terms of their permit.
d) To ensure that the climbers (trekkers) follow
the specified route.
e) To ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
f) To report to NMA any infringement of the
climbing rules.
g) To report any serious incidents to the
nearest police post. The Sirdar Guide shall be
employed from the day the climbing party begins
the trek until the trek is finished. The Sirdar/Guide
will be provided with the following facilities:
1. Food and tent accommodation:
Climbing equipment and necessary clothing if
required to go above the base camp.
2. Insurance:
All employees going above the base camp must be
insured for personal accident to the value of
Rupees. 200,000.
3. Nomination of representative in Kathmandu:
Each party granted climbing permit would
nominate representative in Kathmandu to act as
liaison between NMA and the climbing party. The
representative may be an individual or an
organization registered with NMA. The nominated
representative will be responsible for making
necessary arrangements for the climbing party in
case of accidents or any other unforeseen
circumstances.
4. Submission of report:
On the conclusion of the climb and on return to
Kathmandu, the party will submit a report to NMA
in the form. Power to cancel the permit: - NMA
may cancel or withdraw the climbing permit any
time with or without showing any particular
reason. Non-compliance of the regulation: Where
any trekking party acts in contravention to the
climbing permit or indulges in acts of unsocial
or outrageous behavior contrary to the customs
and culture of the people of Nepal, NMA may
recommend to His Majesty Government to take
necessary measures in accordance with Article 37
of Mountaineering Regulations 1979.
5. Protection of Environment:
Base Camp and other camps will be left perfectly
clean at the conclusion of the climb. No foreign
materials, such as fix rope, pitons, etc shall
be left on the mountain. All rubbish and waste
material must be burnt or otherwise disposed
off.
6. Revision of the Regulations:
Any article of this regulation may be revised or
amended by NMA with prior permission of Nepal
Government.
Note: All
rates effective from 18 September 2002.
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Group "A" NMA Peaks
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S.N. |
Name of the
Peak |
Hight |
Region |
Permit Fee
(USD $) |
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1.
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Mt.
Cholatse |
6440m |
Khumbu |
500.00 |
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2.
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Mt. Machermo |
6273m |
Mahalangur |
500.00 |
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3. |
Mt. Kyazo
Ri |
6186m |
Mahalangur |
500.00 |
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4. |
Mt. Phari
Lapcha |
6017m |
Mahalangur |
500.00 |
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5. |
Mt. Nirekha |
6159m |
Mahalangur |
500.00 |
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6. |
Mt. Langsisa
Ri |
6427m |
Jugal |
500.00 |
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7. |
Mt.
Ombigaichen |
6340m |
Mahalangur |
500.00 |
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8. |
Mt. Bokta |
6143m |
Kanchenjunga |
500.00 |
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9. |
Mt. Chekigo |
6257m |
Gaurishankar |
500.00 |
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10. |
Mt. Lobuje
West |
6145m |
Khumbu |
500.00 |
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11. |
Mt. Larkya
Peak |
6010m |
Manaslu |
500.00 |
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12. |
Mt.ABI |
6097m |
Mahalangur |
500.00 |
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13. |
Mt. Yurba
Himal |
6035m |
Langtang
Himal |
500.00 |
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14. |
Mt. Chhukung
Ri |
5550m |
Khumbu |
500.00 |
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15. |
Mt. Yala
Peak |
5732.m |
Langtang |
500.00 |
Fee
Structure
for Group
'A' NMA
Peaks:
Royalty for
up to seven
members: USD
500.00
Royalty for
each
additional
member up to
12 persons:
USD 100.00.
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Group "B" NMA Peaks
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S.N. |
Name of the
Peaks |
Hight |
Region |
Permit Fee
(USD $) |
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1.
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Hiunchuli
Peak |
6441m |
Annapurna
Himal,
Gandaki |
Khumbu |
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2.
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Singu Chuli
(fluted
Peak) |
6501m |
Annapurna
Himal,
Gandaki |
350.00 |
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3. |
Mera Peak |
6654m |
Khumbu Himal,
Sagarmatha |
350.00 |
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4. |
Kusum Kangru
Peak |
6367m |
Khumbu
Himal,
Sagarmatha |
350.00 |
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5. |
Kwangde Ri
Peak |
6011m |
Khumbu
Himal,
Sagarmatha |
350.00 |
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6. |
Chulu West
Peak |
6419m |
Manang
District,
Gandaki |
350.00 |
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7. |
Chulu East
Peak |
6584m |
Manang
District,
Gandaki |
350.00 |
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8. |
Imja Tse
(Island
Peak) |
6169m |
Khumbu
Himal,
Sagarmatha |
350.00 |
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9. |
Pachhermo
Peak |
6187m |
Rolwaling
Himal,
Janakpur |
350.00 |
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10. |
Lobuche East
Peak |
6119m |
Khumbu
Himal,
Sagarmatha |
350.00 |
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11. |
Ramdung "Go"
Peak |
5925m |
Rolwaling
Himal,
Janakpur |
350.00 |
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12. |
Pisang Peak |
6091m |
Manang
District,
Gandaki |
350.00 |
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13. |
Tharpu Chuli
(Tent Peak) |
5663m |
Annapurna
Himal,
Gandaki |
350.00 |
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14. |
Khongma Tse (Mehra Peak) |
5849m |
Khumbu Himal,
Sagarmatha |
350.00 |
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15. |
Ganja La
Chuli (Naya
Kanga) |
5806.m |
Langtang
Himal,
Bagmati |
350.00 |
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16. |
Pokhalde
Peak |
5550m |
Khumbu Himal,
Sagarmatha |
350.00 |
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17. |
Mardi Himal |
5587m |
Annapurna
Himal,
Gandaki |
350.00 |
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18.
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Paldor Peak
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5732.m
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Langtang
Himal,
Bagmati
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350.00
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Fee
Structure
for Group
'B' NMA
Peaks:
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 33 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. |
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Over 8000 meters
Mountains in the World:
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S.N. |
Mountain |
Hight |
First to
Summit |
Date |
Nationality |
Range / Location |
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1.
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Mt.Everest |
8848m |
Sir Edmund Hilary & Tenzing Norgay Sherpa |
May 29, 1953 |
New Zealander & Nepalese |
Himalayas / Nepal |
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2.
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Mt. K2 (Godwinausten) |
8611m |
Achille Compagnoni Lino Lacede |
July 31,
1954 |
Italian |
Karakoram /
Pakistan |
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3. |
Mt.
Kanchanjungha |
8586m |
George Band
Joe Brown
Norman
Hardie |
May 25, 1955 |
British |
Himalayas /
Nepal |
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4. |
Mt. Lhotse |
8516m |
Fritz
Luchsinger
Emest Reiss |
May 18, 1956 |
Swiss |
Himalayas /
Nepal |
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5. |
Mt. Makalu |
8463m |
Jean Couzy
Lionel
Terray
Jean Franco
Guido
Magnone
Jean Bouvier
Serge Coupe
Pierre
Leroux
Andre
Vialatte
Gyalgen
Norbu |
May 15, 1955 |
French |
Himalayas /
Nepal |
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6. |
Mt. Cho Oyu |
8201m |
Herbert
Tichy
Sepp Jochler
Pasang Dawa
Lama |
October 19,
1954 |
Austrian |
Himalayas /
Nepal |
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7. |
Mt.
Dhaulagiri |
8167m |
Kurt
Dimberger
Peter Diener
Emest Forrer
Albine
Scelbert
Michel
Vaucher
Hugo Webber
Nawang Dorge
Nayan Dorge |
May 13, 1960 |
Swiss |
Himalayas /
Nepal |
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8. |
Mt. Manaslu |
8163m |
Toshio
Imanishi |
May 9, 1956 |
Japanese |
Himalayas /
Nepal |
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9. |
Nanga Parvat |
8125m |
Hermann Bhul
Gyalgen
Norbu |
July 3, 1953 |
Austrian |
Himalayas /
Nepal |
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10. |
Mt.
Annapurna I |
8091m |
Maurice
Herzog |
June 3, 1950 |
French |
Himalayas /
Nepal |
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11. |
Gasherbrum I |
8068m |
Louis
Lechenal
Andrew
Kauffmann |
July 4, 1958 |
American |
Karakoram /
Pakistan |
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12. |
Broad Peak |
8047m |
Peter
Schoening
Kurt
Diemberger
Hermann Bhul
Markus
Schmock |
June 9, 1957 |
Austrian |
Karakoram /
Pakistan |
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13. |
Gasherbrum
II |
8035m |
GaFritz
Wintersteller
Sepp Larch |
July 7, 1956 |
Austrian |
Karakoram /
Pakistan |
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14. |
Mt. Shishapangma |
8013m |
Fritz Morvel
Hans
Willenpart
10 Climbers
from Tibet
(China) |
May 2, 1964 |
Chinese |
Himalayas /
Tibet
(China) |
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