Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has classified 33 peaks in Nepal as 'Trekking Peaks' ranging from 5650-6500m into Group A comprising 15 peaks and Group B comprising 18 peaks. GROUP "A" NMA PEAKS Name of Peak Height Region/Area S.No. 1 Mt. Cholatse 6,440m 2 Mt. Machermo 6,273m 3 Mt. Kyazo Ri 6,186m 4 Mt. Phari Lapcha 6,017m 5 Mt. Nirekha 6,159m 6 Mt. Langsisa Ri 6,427m Jugal, Langtang National Park 1 / 7
7 Mt. Ombigaichen 6,340m 8 Mt. Bokta 6,143m Kanchanjunga, East Nepal 9 Mt. Chekigo 6,257m Gaurishankar, East Nepal 10 Mt. Lobuje West 6,145m 11 Mt. Larkya Peak 6,010m Manaslu Himal, West Nepal 12 Mt. ABI 6,097m 13 Mt. Yubra Himal 6,035m Langtang Himal, Langtang National Park 14 Mt. Chhukung Ri 5,550m 15 Mt. Yala Peak 5,732m Langtang, Langtang National Park FEE STRUCTURE: For Group "A" NMA Peaks Royalty for up to seven members US$ 500 2 / 7
Royalty for each additional member up to 12 person US$ 100 GROUP "B" NMA PEAKS S.No. Name of Peak Height Region/Area 1 Hiunchuli 6,441m 2 Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak) 6,501m 3 Mardi Himal 5,587m 4 Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) 5,663m 5 Mera Peak 6,654m 6 Kusum Kangru 6,367m 7 Kwangde Ri 6,011m 8 Imja-tse (Island Peak) 6,160m 9 Khongma-tse (Mehra Peak) 5,849m 10 Lobuje East 6,119m 3 / 7
11 Pokhalde 5,806m 12 Pisang 6,091m Manang Himal, Manang 13 Chulu East 6,584m Manang Himal, Manang 14 Chulu West 6,419m Manang Himal, Manang 15 Paldor 5,896m Ganesh Himal, Central Nepal 16 Naya Kanga (Ganja-la Chuli) 5,844m Langtang Himal, Langtang National Park 17 Ramdung Go 5,925m Rolwaling Himal, East Nepal 18 Pharchamo (Pachhermo) 6,187m Rolwaling Himal, East Nepal FEE STRUCTURE: For Group "B" NMA Peaks Climbing Fee Additional Persons Group Size 1-4 Persons US$ 350 only N.A. 5-8 Persons 4 / 7
US$ 350 plus US$ 40 (per person) 9-12 Persons US$ 510 plus US$ 25 (per person) Note: The maximum number of persons allowed in a group is 12. The permit is valid for the period of one months only. For extending the permission, an additional 25% charge of the total amount of the initial fee will be made for each extra week. GARBAGE DEPOSIT: For all 33 NMA Peaks - An amount of US$250 should be deposited to NMA as garbage deposite to get permit to all 33 NMA peaks. - The refund shall be made as per the provisions made by NMA. RULES AND REGULATION FOR PEAK CLIMBING - 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. Definition: Where applicable definitions for these rules will be the same as those for His Majesty's Government, Mountaineering Expedition Regulations 1979 and its first Amendment 1984. Permission: - Any person or mountaineering team desirous of climbing the peak listed in Appendix '1' must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association. Application to climb the peak must be made in the form as prescribed in Appendix '2'. - Permission to climb the peaks will be granted for a period of one month only. - Permission may be extended, if necessary, for another period of two weeks. - The period of permission granted relates to time spent for climbing above the base camp. The trek to and from the base camp is not included. 5 / 7
- Application for climbing permit may be made at any time by the concerned Mountaineering team. Permit will be granted on a first come first serve basis. - Each climbing party will be given a permit as prescribed in Appendix '3'. The right to give permission to another party for climbing the same peak during the same period is reserved by Nepal Mountaineering Association. - Nepal Mountaineering Association will recommend to Immigration Office of His Majesty's Government for obtaining trekking permit of the area to the team members. 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 fee already paid will not be refunded. Sirdar/Guide: Every individual or party granted a climbing permit shall be accompanied by a Sirdar/Guide, who must be registered with NMA. 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: - Minimum daily allowance to be paid as per the rules of His Majesty's Government Minsitry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. - Food and tent accommodation: - Climbing equipment and necessary clothing if required to go above the base camp. Insurance: All employees going above the base camp must be insured for personal accident to the value of Rupees. 500,000. (Amended 2010) Nomination of representative in Kathmandu: Each party granted climbing permit would nominate representative in Kathmandu to act as liaison between NMA and the climbing party. The representative should be an organization registered with NMA. The nominated representative will be responsible for making necessary arrangements for the climbing party in case of accidents or any other unforeseen circumstances. Submission of report: On the conclusion of the climb and on return to Kathmandu, the party will submit a report to NMA in the form. 6 / 7
Power to cancel the permit: NMA may cancel or withdraw the climbing permit any time with or without showing any particular reason. Non-compliance of the regulation: Where any trekking party acts in contravention to the climbing permit or indulges in acts of unsocialable or outrageous behavior contrary to the customs and culture of the people of Nepal, NMA may recommend to His Majesty Government to take necessary measures in accordance with Article 37 of Mountaineering Regulations 1979. Protection of Environment: Base Camp and other camps will be left perfectly clean at the conclusion of the climb. No foreign materials, such as fix rope, pitons, etc shall be left on the mountain. All rubbish and waste material must be burnt or otherwise disposed off. Revision of the Regulations: Any article of this regulation may be revised or amended by NMA with prior permission of Nepal Government. For more information please log on to www.nepalmountaineering.org 7 / 7