Permit Fee of NMA Peaks

Posted by: Permit Fee of NMA Peaks Posted Date: December 23, 2023

Permit Fee of NMA Peaks

There are 27 peaks regulated by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). A total of 33 Peak Permits were managed by NMA until the new regulation came in effect. Hence the NMA regulated peaks are termed as ‘Trekking Peaks’. The title may suggest that these peaks are easier to climb than expedition peaks, but this is not necessarily true and they are technically very demanding. Trekking Peaks actually provide a chance to climb in some of the most remote and unseen areas of Nepal. Climbing these peaks can also be technical and challenging. In fact, the permit fee of NMA peaks vary according to the season and number of climbers in a group.

However, as per the decision made by Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, mountains with the altitude less than 5,800 meters to be promoted as trekking peaks and royalty fee has been waived for those peaks. Therefore the following Six peaks permitted by NMA are made free of royalty fee:

Yala Peak (5,732m)
Chhukung Ri (5,550m)
Tharpu Chuli/Tent Peak (5,663m)
Mardi Himal (5,587m)
Machhermo (5,559m)
Pokhalde (5,780m)

Permit Fee of NMA Peaks

Royalty for Foreign Climbers on Per Person basis in US Dollar (US$)

Group “A” NMA Expedition Peaks

Name of the Peak	Region	Height	March-May	Sept-Nov	Dec-Feb	June-August
Cholatse	Khumbu	6,440m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Kyazo Ri	Mahalangur	6,186m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Phari Lapcha	Mahalangur	6,017m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Nirekha	Mahalangur	6,159m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Langsisa Ri	Jugal	6,427m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Ombigaichen	Mahalangur	6,340m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Bokta	Kanchenjunga	6,143m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Chekigo	Gaurishankar	6,257m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Lobuje West	Khumbu	6,145m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Larkya Peak	Manaslu	6,249m	$250	$125	$70	$70
ABI	Mahalangur	6,097m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Yubra Himal	Langtang	6,035m	$250	$125	$70	$70

Group “B” NMA Expedition Peaks

Name of the Peak	Region	Height	March-May	Sept-Nov	Dec-Feb	June-August
Hiunchuli	Annapurna	6,441m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Singu Chuli	Annapurna	6,501m	$400	$200	$100	$100
Mera peak	Khumbu	6,470m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Kusum Kangaru	Khumbu	6,367m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Kwangde	Khumbu	6,011m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Chulu West	Manang	6,419m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Chulu East	Manang	6,584m	$400	$200	$100	$100
Island peak	Khumbu	6,160m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Pharchamo	Rolwaling	6,187m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Labuckhe peak	Khumbu	6,119m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Ramdung	Rolwaling	5,925m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Pisang Peak	Manang	6,091m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Khongma-Tse	Khumbu	5,849m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Naya Kanga	Langtang	5,844m	$250	$125	$70	$70
Paldor Peak	Langtang	5,896m	$250	$125	$70	$70

Royalty for Nepalese Climbers in Nepalese Rupees (NRs)

Group “A” NMA Expedition Peaks

Name of the Peak	Region	Height	March-May	Sept-Nov	Dec-Feb	June-August
Cholatse	Khumbu	6,440m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Kyazo Ri	Mahalangur	6,186m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Phari Lapcha	Mahalangur	6,017m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Nirekha	Mahalangur	6,159m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Langsisa Ri	Jugal	6,427m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Ombigaichen	Mahalangur	6,340m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Bokta	Kanchenjunga	6,143m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Chekigo	Gaurishankar	6,257m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Lobuje West	Khumbu	6,145m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Larkya Peak	Manaslu	6,249m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
ABI	Mahalangur	6,097m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Yubra Himal	Langtang	6,035m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000

Group “B” NMA Expedition Peaks

Name of the Peak	Region	Height	March-May	Sept-Nov	Dec-Feb	June-August
Hiunchuli	Annapurna	6,441m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Singu Chuli	Annapurna	6,501m	5,000	2,500	1,250	1,250
Mera Peak	Khumbu	6,470m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Kusum Kangaru	Khumbu	6,367m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Kwangde	Khumbu	6,011m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Chulu West	Manang	6,419m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Chulu East	Manang	6,584m	5,000	2,500	1,250	1,250
Island Peak	Khumbu	6,160m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Pharchamo	Rolwaling	6,187m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Lobuje/Lobuche	Khumbu	6,119m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Ramdung	Rolwaling	5,925m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Pisang Peak	Manang	6,091m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Khongma-Tse	Khumbu	5,849m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Naya Kanga	Langtang	5,844m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000
Paldor Peak	Langtang	5,896m	4,000	2,000	1,000	1,000

Note: Maximum number of members in one team is 15.

Garbage deposit for all 27 NMA Peaks:

A Garbage Deposit fee of US $500 is necessary payable to the NMA in order to obtain permits for all 27 peaks. So, refunds on the Garbage Deposit shall be as per the NMA provisions.

Seasons:

Some trekking peaks are possible to ascend during winter as well as spring and autumn because of its low altitude and accessibility.

Weather Update:

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Definition of Seasons:

The following months are considered as different seasons:

Spring: March, April, May
Summer: June, July, August
Autumn: September, October, November
Winter: December, January, February.

Preparation:

Preparation to climb a trekking peak is a lot simpler than any expedition. The climbing period for most of trekking peaks rarely exceeds more than a few days; so large amounts of base camp equipment are not usually necessary. The amount of climbing equipment required is a lot less because of its low altitude. In general, preparation for a climbing peak is a little different from preparing for an adventurous trek.

Some major Trekking Itineraries that are possible to combine with Peak Climbing:

Permit Fee of NMA Peaks