Climbing
Nepal is the ultimate destination for mountaineers and it has captivated the imagination of mountaineers. Every year thousands of expeditions trudge up the Himalayas. Nothing on earth can beat the exhilaration of scaling any one of these peaks. Whether your goal is a “trekking peaks” or one of the 8000 meters “expedition peaks” Visit Nepal 2011 can take you there. Two organizations control climbing expedition in Nepal. The ministry of tourism and civil aviation (MoTCA) is responsible for major expedition and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is responsible for trekking peaks. The rules is the higher the peak, the greater the fee. The rules for mountaineering on major peaks require a minimum of six months advance application to the ministry of tourism and civil aviation for a climbing permit completed application, endorsement of National Alpine Club, of the country organization the expedition. Short biographies of all the members of expedition team (with photograph and signature) map and photograph of the mountain indicating climbing route and approach route map.
CLIMBING 'EXPEDITION PEAKS'
With eight of the highest peaks in the world, Nepal has been the focus of some of the most outstanding achievements in the world of mountaineering. There are some 326 peaks in Nepal opened for mountaineering today. His Majesty's Government of Nepal opened around 175 peaks in the last two years to mark the Mount Everest Golden Jubilee Celebrations.
The Mountaineering Section of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation issues climbing permit to scale the Nepal Himalayas in all seasons. Certain official documents are required to seek permission for climbing peaks. Around 121 peaks do not require liaison officer for expedition. Fees or royalties depend upon the altitude of the peak starting at US $ 1000 for peaks below 6501 meters and rising by US$ 500 for every 500 meters.
CLIMBING 'TREKKING PEAKS'
Permits to climb the 33 trekking peaks are issued by (NMA) Nepal Mountaineering Association on a “first come, first served” basis. It is necessary to appoint a government recognized trekking agency of Nepal as local liaison for the expedition in Kathmandu. You must also employ a Sirdar (Climbing Sherpa) who is currently registered with NMA, and if any Nepalese are to climb above base camp, you must insure them and supply them with climbing equipment. The trekking agency will look after all the requirement during the expedition. (Visit Nepal 2011 is fully recognized trekking agency and can assist for all required paper works and permits).
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.
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 fees already paid will not be refunded. Every individual or party granted a Sirdar/Guide, who must be registered with NMA, should accompany a climbing permit.
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:
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
Group 'A' NMA Peaks:
Fee Structure for Group 'A' NMA Peaks:
Royalty for up to seven members: USD 500.00
Royalty for each additional member upto 12 persons: USD 100.00
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.
Links to necessary forms:
(a) Climbing Permit form
(b) Climbing Report form
(c) Garbage Deposit form
Lists of all Climbing type.
