Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has regulated several peaks in the Himalayas and classified them to major two classifications taking their height, region, and other factors into consideration. The permit costs to climb the mountains are different according to the group. Similarly, the charge also varies depending upon different seasons of the year in which you’ll be climbing these peaks. Here, is general information on the mountain groups and Peak Climbing permits charges you will have to submit in order to do the Peak Climbing Expedition.
Group “A” peaks
Mt. Kyazo Ri (6186m), Mt.Pdari Lapcda (6017m), Mt. Nirekha (6159m), Mt. Ombigaichen (6340m), and Mt. ABI (6097m) of the Mahalangur region, Mt. Cholatse (6440m) and Mt. Lobuje West (6145m) of the Khumbu Region, Mt. Langsisa Ri (6427m) of the Jugal region, Mt. Bokta (6143m) of the Kanchanjunga, Mt. Chekigo (6257m) of Gaurisankhar, Mt. Larkya Peak (6010m) of Manaslu, and Mt. Yubra Himal (6035m) of Langtang region falls under the Group “A” category. All these mountains follow the same rate as given below:-
- From March to May (spring): USD 250 per person
- From September to November (autumn): USD 125 per person
- From December to February (winter) and From June to August (summer): USD 70 per person
Group “B” peaks
Mt HiunChuli (6441m) of Annapurna region, Mera Peak (6470m), Mt. Kusum Kanguru (6367m), Mt. Kwangde (6077m), Mt Imja Tse (6160m)or Island peak, Mt. Lobuje (6119 m), and Mt. Khongma Tse (Mehra Peak) in Khumbu region, Mt. Chulu West (6427m) and Pisang Peak (6091m) of Manang district, Mt Pharchamo (6187m) and Mt. Ramdung (5925 m) of Rolwaling region, Ganja La Chuli (Naya Kanga 5884 m) and Paldor Peak (5896m) of the Langtang region all fall under the Group “B” category. All these mountains follow the same rate as given below:-
- From March to May (spring): USD 250 per person
- From September to November (autumn): USD 125 per person
- From December to February (winter) and From June to August (summer): USD 70 per person
Similarly, the Mt. Singu Chuli (6501m) or fluted Peak of Annapurna and Mt. Chulu East (6584m) of Manang district also fall under the group “B” category and follows the following service charges.
- From March to May (spring): USD 400 per person
- From September to November (autumn): USD 200 per person
- From December to February (winter) and From June to August (summer): USD 100 per person
Additional info
As per the decision of the secretary-level dated 2071/1/16, the insurance amount for Sardar, mountain guide and high altitude walker fund is fixed as Rs. 15 lakhs. Similarly, medical insurance is fixed as Rs. 4 lakhs. Mountain Heli-rescue of 10000USD is also required.
Note: Maximum number of members in a team is 15.
The garbage deposit to acquire a Peak climbing permits will be the same, i.e. USD, 500.00. The refund shall be made as per the provisions of NMA.