Trekking Peaks and Permits

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Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has classified 33 peaks in Nepal as 'Trekking Peaks' ranging from 5650-6500m into Group A comprising 15 peaks and Group B comprising 18 peaks.

GROUP "A" NMA PEAKS

S.No.	Name of Peak	Height	Region/Area
1	Mt. Cholatse	6,440m	Khumbu, Everest Area
2	Mt. Machermo	6,273m	Mahalangur, Everest Area
3	Mt. Kyazo Ri	6,186m	Mahalangur, Everest Area
4	Mt. Phari Lapcha	6,017m	Mahalangur, Everest Area
5	Mt. Nirekha	6,159m	Mahalangur, Everest Area
6	Mt. Langsisa Ri	6,427m	Jugal, Langtang National Park
7	Mt. Ombigaichen	6,340m	Mahalangur, Everest Area
8	Mt. Bokta	6,143m	Kanchanjunga, East Nepal
9	Mt. Chekigo	6,257m	Gaurishankar, East Nepal
10	Mt. Lobuje West	6,145m	Khumbu, Everest Area
11	Mt. Larkya Peak	6,010m	Manaslu Himal, West Nepal
12	Mt. ABI	6,097m	Mahalangur, Everest Area
13	Mt. Yubra Himal	6,035m	Langtang Himal, Langtang National Park
14	Mt. Chhukung Ri	5,550m	Khumbu, Everest Area
15	Mt. Yala Peak	5,732m	Langtang, Langtang National Park

FEE STRUCTURE: For Group "A" NMA Peaks

Royalty for up to seven members US$ 500
Royalty for each additional member up to 12 person US$ 100

GROUP "B" NMA PEAKS

S.No.	Name of Peak	Height	Region/Area
1	Hiunchuli	6,441m	Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
2	Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak)	6,501m	Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
3	Mardi Himal	5,587m	Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
4	Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak)	5,663m	Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
5	Mera Peak	6,654m	Khumbu, Everest Area
6	Kusum Kangru	6,367m	Khumbu, Everest Area
7	Kwangde Ri	6,011m	Khumbu, Everest Area
8	Imja-tse (Island Peak)	6,160m	Khumbu, Everest Area
9	Khongma-tse (Mehra Peak)	5,849m	Khumbu, Everest Area
10	Lobuje East	6,119m	Khumbu, Everest Area
11	Pokhalde	5,806m	Khumbu, Everest Area
12	Pisang	6,091m	Manang Himal, Manang
13	Chulu East	6,584m	Manang Himal, Manang
14	Chulu West	6,419m	Manang Himal, Manang
15	Paldor	5,896m	Ganesh Himal, Central Nepal
16	Naya Kanga (Ganja-la Chuli)	5,844m	Langtang Himal, Langtang National Park
17	Ramdung Go	5,925m	Rolwaling Himal, East Nepal
18	Pharchamo (Pachhermo)	6,187m	Rolwaling Himal, East Nepal

FEE STRUCTURE: For Group "B" NMA Peaks

Group Size	Climbing Fee	Additional Persons
1 - 4 Persons	US$ 350 only	N.A.
5 - 8 Persons	US$ 350 plus	US$ 40 (per person)
9 - 12 Persons	US$ 510 plus	US$ 25 (per person)

Note:

The maximum number of persons allowed in a group is 12.
The permit is valid for the period of one months only. For extending the permission, an additional 25% charge of the total amount of the initial fee will be made for each extra week.

GARBAGE DEPOSIT: For all 33 NMA Peaks

An amount of US$250 should be deposited to NMA as garbage deposite to get permit to all 33 NMA peaks.
The refund shall be made as per the provisions made by NMA.

RULES AND REGULATION FOR PEAK CLIMBING

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 fee already paid will not be refunded.

Sirdar/Guide: 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:

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.
To report to Nepal Mountaineering Association in case the party spends more than the prescribed time limit in the Mountain.
To ensure that the climbers comply with the terms of their permit.
To ensure that the climbers (trekkers) follow the specified route.
To ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
To report to NMA any infringement of the climbing rules.
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:
- Minimum daily allowance to be paid as per the rules of His Majesty's Government Minsitry of Tourism and Civil Aviation.
- Food and tent accommodation:
- Climbing equipment and necessary clothing if required to go above the base camp.

Insurance: All employees going above the base camp must be insured for personal accident to the value of Rupees. 500,000. (Amended 2010)

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 should be 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.

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 unsocialable 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.

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.

Revision of the Regulations: Any article of this regulation may be revised or amended by NMA with prior permission of Nepal Government.

For more information please log on to www.nepalmountaineering.org

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