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With eight of the 14 highest mountains in the World, it is
no wonder that Nepal is the top destination for mountaineers. In a addition to these 8,000
m. giants, there are hundreds of lesser peaks strewn across the Himalaya that stretches
ail along the length of the country. Since the first ascent of Everest by Edmund Hillary
and Tenzing Sherpa in 1953, climbers have been regular visitors to this land. 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 seasons for mountaineering in Nepal: spring
(March- May), summer (June-August), autumn (September-November) and winter
(December-February). A total of 153 Himalayan peaks are open to mountaineers. Fees: A royalty (climbing fee ranging from US$ 1,500 to US$10,000 (according to the altitude of the peak) and US$ 70,000 for Everest is charged by MOTCA for a group of seven persons. 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. 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 1 0 persons. An additional amount of US$ 7.50 per person is charged if the group exceeds 1 0 persons. Permissions: The following documents have to be sent to Ministry of
Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mountaineering Division when applying fora 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. Permits to climb the 18
trekking peaks are issued by NMA on " First come first served " basis. Food and equipment important for expeditions require an import license and should be custom cleared. Walkie-talkies, transceiver sets and other communication equipment are controlled items in Nepal and have to be declared at the customs office at the entry point. Equiptment
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We will provide equipment like sleeping bags, foam mattresses and tents. All
you need to bring are your personal wear like walking boots and comfortable shoes, sand
shoes, water and windproof jacket, wooien shifts, T-shins, a thick pullover, shorts/skiiis
and trousers 1 track suit. Thermal underwear is necessary for high altitudes and conons
are best for lower and warmer altitudes. Also don't forget a bottle, Swiss army knife,
sewing kit, torchlight with spare batteries, extra boot laces, sunglasses, sun cream and
personal medical supplies.