Peak Climbing in Nepal
Nepal is a famous country for the climbing mountains. Climbing in Himalaya is a dream of many mountaineers and trekkers around the world. Nepal is the only country in the world where you can climb the highest mountains in the world; having 350 Himalayan Peaks over 6000m and among them eight are among fourteen highest peaks of the world. Nepal offers joys of mountaineering, which can be combined, with the pleasure of trekking & expedition. People wanting to do Mountaineering expedition needs psychological and physical stamina plus prior experience is certainly an advantage, but not essential. Minimum 30 days required for the trekking and mountaineering. No wonder Nepal is the favourite destination for mountaineers and every year more than 600 expeditions trudge up the Himalaya, including the trekking peaks.
Nepal is world famous for mountaineering and peak climbing. Few places in the world have such fascinating and glittering peaks and such astounding natural beauty. The large number of Himalayan Peaks on the vicinity of highest mountain of the world has always been a great attraction to the mountain climbers. Ever since the country opened its peaks to climbers in 1949, the Nepal Himalayas has become a great theatre of mountaineering activity and the drama of success and failure have provided impulsion to thousands of men and women to meet the ultimate challenge. The most popular trekking peaks are Island Peak, Mera Peak, Ramdug Peak, Paldoor Peak, Thamserku Peak and Lobuche East Peak, in Everest region. Naya Kanga & Yala Peak in Langtang region and Pisang Peak, Singu chuli Peak, Tharpu Chuli Peak, Chulu East, Chulu West, and Dhampus Peak in Annapurna region. With the help of our experienced Sherpas, mountain guides and well-equipped Trekking Crew, we will make your dream come true, succeeding the climbing of these challenging peaks. Our expeditions are delivered with the highest level of professionalism, quality and safety, enthusiastic and highly qualified guides, seamless delivery of operations and our infectious enthusiasm.
Best Seasons
There are four mountaineering seasons spring (March-May), summer (June-August), autumn (September-November) and winter (December-February).
Permission
Climbing permits are issued by the Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation (MOTCA) for 135 peaks known as mountaineering peaks, and by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) for 32 smaller peaks, known as trekking peaks, which range from 5,587 to 6,654 m in altitude. The following documents have to be sent to MOTCA, Mountaineering Division when applying for a 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. Enlistment of the expedition's name does not require any fee and it should not be paid before receiving the permit from the Ministry of Tourism.
POPULAR PEAK CLIMBING IN NEPALALTITUDEDURATIONREGION
MERA PEAK6654 m20 DaysEverest
MERA PEAK Tea House Trek6654 m16 DaysEverest
ISLAND PEAK6173 m22 DaysEverest
MERA PEAK (VIA ARUN VALLEY)6654 m22 DaysEverest
KHONGMA TSE CLIMBING5849 m21 DaysEverest
POKHALDE PEAK5806 m17 DaysEverest
LOBUJE PEAK6119 m18 DaysEverest
TENT PEAK (THARPU CHULI)5663 m18 DaysAnnapurna
CHULU EAST6200 m24 DaysAnnapurna
MARDI HIMALA CLIMBING5587 m13 DaysAnnapurna
HIUNCHULI PEAK6441 m23 DaysAnnapurna
PISANG PEAK6092 m23 DaysAnnapurna
YALA PEAK AND NAYA KANGA5646 m21 DaysLangtang
BADEN POWELL SCOUT PEAK CLIMBING5718 m16 DaysLangtang
PALADOR PEAK5896 m21 DaysLangtang
YUBRA HIMAL CLIMBING6305 m21 DaysLangtang
Group “A” NMA Expedition Peaks
S.N.Name of MountainHeight (m.)Himalayan RangeDistrictCaravan Route
1.Mt.Cholatse6440MahalangurSolukhumbuLukla-Namche-Pheriche-BC
2.Mt.Machermo6237MahalangurSolukhumbuLukla-Namche-Gokya-BC
3.Mt.Kyazo Ri6186MahalangurSolukhumbuLukla-Namche-gokya-Bc
4.Mt.Nirekha6186MahalangurSolukhumbuLukla-Namche-gokyo-BC
5.Mt.Langsisa Ri6427JugalRasuwaDhunche-Lantang-Langshis-ABC
6.Mt.Ombigaichen6340MahalangurSolukhumbuLukla-Namche-Gokyo-BC
7.Mt.Bokta6143KanchenjungaDolakhaCharikot-Simigaon-beding-BC
8.Mt.Chekijo6257GaurishankarDolakhaCharikot-Simigaon-Beding-BC
9.Mt.Phari Lapcha6017MahalangurSolukhumbuLukla-Namche-Machermo-BC
10.Mt.Lobuje West6145MahalangurSolukhumbuLukla-Merala-BC
11.Mt.Larkya Peak6249ManasluGorkhaGorkha-Samagoun-Lamjung Bc
12.Mt.ABI6097MahalangurSolukhumbuLukla-Khumjung-Gokyo- Abi BC
13.Mt.Yubra Himal6035Langtang HimalRasuwaDhunche-Legberi BC
14.Mt.Yala Peak5732LangtangRasuwaKtm-Dhunche-Langtang-Bc
15.Mt.Chhukung Ri5550MahalangurSolukhumbuKtm-Lukla-Namche-BC
Fee Structure For Group “A” NMA Peaks
Royalty for upto seven members (U.S Dollars) 500.00
Royalty for each additional member upto 12 person (U.S. Dollars) 100.00
Group “B” NMA Climbming Peaks
S.N.Name of PeaksHeight (m.)HimalRegionRoute
1.Shigu Chuli(fluted peak)6501Annapurna HimalGandakiktm-pokhara-Tilkedhunga-Ghorepani-Tadhaani
2.Mera Peak6654Khumbu HimalSagarmathaktm-jiri-shivalaya-Bhandar-sete- junbasi-nunthala- kharikhola-poyanbung-chadrabu- kothe-thangna-khar
3.Kusum Kangru6367Khumbu HimalSagarmathaktm-lukla-namcheThame-Khumjung-B.C.
4.Kwandge6011Khumbu HimalSagarmathaKtm-Lukla-Merala-Randimng-Hunde-B.C.
5.Chulu West6419ManangGandakiKtm-Besisahar-Ngadi-Jagat-Dharapani
6.Imja-tse(Island Peak)6160Khumbu HimalSagarmathaktm-Lukla-Namche-Tyangboche-Pangpoche-Dingboche-chhukang-B.C.
7.Pharchamo6187Rolwaling HimalJanakpurKtm-Dolkha-siguti-jagat-simigaon-Chagebukharka-Beding-Na-B.C.
8.Lobuje6119Khumbu HimalSagarmathaKtm-Lukla-Namche-Thame-RermoPokhari-Gokya-dzonghla-B.C.
9.Ramdung5925Rolwaling HimalJanakpurKtm-dolkha-Siguti-GongerDoranangbu-Beding-Na-Kabung-Kydug-Kongma-Drolmaban- Tashi Lapcha-B.C.
10.Pisang6091ManangGandakiKtm-Beshisahar-Bahundanda-Chamja-Bagarchhap-Chame- Pisang B.C.
11.Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak)5663Annapurna HimalGandakiktm-Pokhara-Dhampus-Langdrung- Ghandrung-Chomoro-Kuldi-B.C.
12.Khongma-tse(Mehara Peak)5849Khumbu HimalSagarmathaKtm-Lukla-Namche-Dole-Mechermo-gokyo-Dughala-B.C.
13.Ganja-la Chuli(Naya Kanga)5844Langtang HimalBagmatiKtm-Dhunche-Sysbru Goan- Lama hotel-Kyanjin Gomba-Ganjala B.C.
14.Pokhalde5806Khumbu HimalSagarmathaKtm-Lukla-Namche-Dole-Gokya-Na-Thagna Cholapass B.C.
15.Mardi Himal5587Annapurna HimalGandakiKtm-Pokhara-Hyangia-Dhiprang- Kharka-Mardi Basi Camp
16.Paldor5896Langtang HimalBagmatiKtm-Dhading-Ankhu khola-Rigaon-JAralang-Sertung-Krarka-somdang
17.Hiunchuli6441AnnapurnaGandakiKtm-Pokhara-Chomrong-Bamboo-BC
18.Chulu East6584DamodarGandakiKtm-Beisahar-Ngadi-Jagat-Dharapani-BC
Fee Structure for Group “B” NMA Peaks
Group SizeRate US$Additional P/P US$
1-4 Persons350.00 Only
5-8 Persons350.00 Plus40.00 (Per person)
9-12 Persons510.00 Plus25.00 (Per person)
Note:Maximum number of members in team is 12.
Garbage deposit for all 33 NMA Peaks
An amount of US$250.00 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.
