Nepal’s majestic peaks have long beckoned climbers and adventurers from around the globe. However, with great adventure comes great responsibility. At Eco Holiday Asia, we’re committed to promoting sustainable tourism and responsible climbing practices. Let’s explore the climbing royalties and regulations for Nepali climbers, categorized by peak groups.
Group ‘A’ Peaks: These peaks offer a thrilling challenge and stunning vistas. For Nepali climbers, the climbing royalties are as follows:
- Cholatse (Khumbu): 4000 NPR (Spring), 2000 NPR (Autumn), 1000 NPR (Winter, Summer)
- Kyazo Ri (Mahalangur): 4000 NPR (Spring), 2000 NPR (Autumn), 1000 NPR (Winter, Summer)
- Phari Lapcha (Mahalangur): 4000 NPR (Spring), 2000 NPR (Autumn), 1000 NPR (Winter, Summer)
- And more…
Group ‘B’ Peaks: For those seeking diverse challenges, Group ‘B’ peaks await. Here are the climbing royalties for Nepali climbers:
- Hiunchuli (Annapurna Himal): 4000 NPR (Spring), 2000 NPR (Autumn), 1000 NPR (Winter, Summer)
- Singhu Chuli (Fluted Peak) (Annapurna Himal): 5000 NPR (Spring), 2500 NPR (Autumn), 1250 NPR (Winter, Summer)
- Mera Peak (Khumbu Himal): 4000 NPR (Spring), 2000 NPR (Autumn), 1000 NPR (Winter, Summer)
- And more…
Regulations and Notes:
- Insurance requirements: Sardar, mountain guide, and high altitude worker fund set at Rs 15 lakhs, medical insurance at Rs 4 lakhs, and mountain heli-rescue at 10,000 USD.
- Team size: Maximum of 15 members per team.
- Garbage deposit: USD 250, refundable as per NMA provisions.
- Certain peaks, like Tharpu Chuli and Mardi Himal, don’t incur climbing royalties for Nepali climbers.
Royalty for Nepali climber (per person in Nepali Rupees)
Group ‘A’ Peaks
| S.N | Name of the peak | Region | Height | Permit Fee (In Nepali Rupees) | |||
| Spring | Autumn | Winter | Summer | ||||
| (March-April-May) | (Sept-Oct-Nov) | (Dec-Jan-Feb) | (June-July-Aug) | ||||
| 1 | Cholatse | Khumbu | 6423m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 2 | Kyazo Ri | Mahalangur | 6151m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 3 | Phari Lapcha | Mahalangur | 6159m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 4 | Nirekha | Mahalangur | 6169m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 5 | Langsisa Ri | Jugal | 6412m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 6 | Obmigaichen | Mahalangur | 6340m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 7 | Bokta | Kanchenjunga | 6114m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 8 | Chekigo | Gaurishankar | 6121m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 9 | Lobuje West | Khumbu | 6135m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 10 | Larkya Peak | Manaslu | 6416m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 11 | ABI | Mahalangur | 6043m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 12 | Yubra Himal | Langtang Himal | 6048m | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Group ‘B’ Peaks
| S.N | Name of the peak | Region | Height (In Meters) | Permit Fee (In Nepali Rupees) | |||
| Spring | Autumn | Winter | Summer | ||||
| (March-April-May) | (Sept-Oct-Nov) | (Dec-Jan-Feb) | (June-July-Aug) | ||||
| 1 | Hiunchuli | Annapurna Himal | 6423 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 2 | Singhu Chuli (Fluted Peak) | Annapurna Himal | 6501 | 5000 | 2500 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| 3 | Mera Peak | Khumbu Himal | 6470 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 4 | Kusum Kangru | Khumbu Himal | 6360 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 5 | Kwangde | Khumbu Himal | 6011 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 6 | Chulu West | Manang | 6419 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 7 | Chulu East | Manang | 6584 | 5000 | 2500 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| 8 | Imja Tse(Island Peak) | Khumbu Himal | 6160 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 9 | Pharchamo | Rolwaling Himal | 6187 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 10 | Lobuje | Khumbu Himal | 6119 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 11 | Ramdung | Rolwaling Himal | 5925 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 12 | Pisang Peak | Manang | 6091 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 13 | Khongma Tse | Khumbu Himal | 5849 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 14 | Ganja-la Chuli | Langtang Himal | 5844 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 15 | Paldor Peak | Langtang Himal | 5896 | 4000 | 2000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Royalty for Foreign climbers (per person in US dollar)
Group ‘A’ Peaks
| S.N | Name of the peak | Region | Height | Permit Fee (In US dollars) | |||
| Spring | Autumn | Winter | Summer | ||||
| (March-April-May) | (Sept-Oct-Nov) | (Dec-Jan-Feb) | (June-July-Aug) | ||||
| 1 | Cholatse | Khumbu | 6423m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 2 | Kyazo Ri | Mahalangur | 6151m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 3 | Phari Lapcha | Mahalangur | 6159m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 4 | Nirekha | Mahalangur | 6169m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 5 | Langsisa Ri | Jugal | 6412m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 6 | Obmigaichen | Mahalangur | 6340m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 7 | Bokta | Kanchenjunga | 6114m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 8 | Chekigo | Gaurishankar | 6121m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 9 | Lobuje West | Khumbu | 6135m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 10 | Larkya Peak | Manaslu | 6416m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 11 | ABI | Mahalangur | 6043m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 12 | Yubra Himal | Langtang Himal | 6048m | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
Group ‘B’ Peaks
| S.N | Name of the peak | Region | Height (In Meters) | Permit Fee (In Nepali Rupees) | |||
| Spring | Autumn | Winter | Summer | ||||
| (March-April-May) | (Sept-Oct-Nov) | (Dec-Jan-Feb) | (June-July-Aug) | ||||
| 1 | Hiunchuli | Annapurna Himal | 6423 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 2 | Singhu Chuli (Fluted Peak) | Annapurna Himal | 6501 | 400 | 200 | 100 | 100 |
| 3 | Mera Peak | Khumbu Himal | 6470 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 4 | Kusum Kangru | Khumbu Himal | 6360 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 5 | Kwangde | Khumbu Himal | 6011 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 6 | Chulu West | Manang | 6419 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 7 | Chulu East | Manang | 6584 | 400 | 200 | 100 | 100 |
| 8 | Imja Tse(Island Peak) | Khumbu Himal | 6160 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 9 | Pharchamo | Rolwaling Himal | 6187 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 10 | Lobuje | Khumbu Himal | 6119 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 11 | Ramdung | Rolwaling Himal | 5925 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 12 | Pisang Peak | Manang | 6091 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 13 | Khongma Tse | Khumbu Himal | 5849 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 14 | Ganja-la Chuli | Langtang Himal | 5844 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
| 15 | Paldor Peak | Langtang Himal | 5896 | 250 | 125 | 70 | 70 |
As per the decision of secretary-level dated 2014/4/29, the insurance amount for sardar, mountain guide and high altitude worker fund is fixed at Rs 15 lakhs. Similarly, medical insurance has been fixed at Rs 4 lakhs. Mountain heli-rescue of 10,000 USD is also required.
Note: Maximum number of members in a team is 15.
Garbage deposit to acquire climbing permit will be same i.e. USD 250. The refund shall be made as per the provisions of NMA.
Climbers will not have to pay any permit fee for following NMA peaks
| S.N | Name of the Peak | Height | Region |
| 1 | Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) | 5695m | Annapurna Himal |
| 2 | Mardi Himal | 5553m | Annapurna Himal |
| 3 | Yala Peak | 5732m | Langtang Himal |
| 4 | Chhukung Ri | 5833m | Mahalangur |
| 5 | Machhermo | 5559m | Mahalangur |
| 6 | Pokhalde | 5780m | Khumbu Himal |
