Peak Climbing in Nepal
For the more adventurous traveller, there are 18 minor peaks
open for Alpine climbing under Nepal Mountaineering Association.
The climbing of these peaks is controlled under the rules
and regulations formulated by this Association. Detailed information
and application for climbing permits are available from the
Association's Office or contact your trekking agency in Kathmandu.
It should be noted that in most cases the climbing of these
minor peaks (Trekking Peaks) require snow and ice climbing
experience. Trekking Agents provide qualified and trained
climbing guides to take non climbers for convenience, safety
and expected successes. By Himalayan standards these are considered
minor peaks, but in fact some of them provide relatively challenging
snow and ice climbing of high standard, and more so in winter.
The royalty for these peaks ranges from US$ 200.00 - US$ 300.00
depending on the particular peak for upto 10 member climbing
team.
Group "A" NMA Peaks
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Peaks
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Height
(Meters)
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Location
|
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Mt. Cholatse
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6440 m.
|
Khumbu
|
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Mt. Langsisa Ri
|
6427 m.
|
Jugal
|
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Mt. Ombigaichen
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6340 m.
|
Mahalangur
|
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Mt. Machermo
|
6273 m.
|
Mahalangur
|
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Mt. Chekigo
|
6257 m.
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Gaurishankar
|
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Mt. Kyazo Ri
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6186 m.
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Mahalangur
|
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Mt. Nirekha
|
6159 m.
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Mahalangur
|
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Mt. Lobuje West
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6145 m.
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Khumbu
|
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Mt. Bokta
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6143 m.
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Kanchenjunga
|
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Mt. Abi
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6097 m.
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Mahalangur
|
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Mt. Yubra Himal
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6035 m.
|
Langtang Himal
|
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Mt. Phari Lapcha
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6017 m.
|
Mahalangur
|
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Mt. Larkya Peak
|
6010 m.
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Manaslu
|
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Mt. Yala Peak
|
5732 m.
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Langtang
|
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Mt. Chhukung Ri
|
5550 m.
|
Khumbu
|
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Fee
Structure for Group "A" NMA Peaks
Royalty for up to seven members: USD 500.00
Royalty for each additional member up to 12 persons:
USD 100.00
Note: All rates effective from 18 September 2002
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Group
"B" NMA Peaks
Permits to climb the 18 trekking peaks are issued by NMA on
"first come first served" basis. It is necessary
to appoint a government recognized trekking agency of Nepal
as a liaison for the expedition in Kathmandu. The trekking
agency will look after all the requirements during the expedition.
The list of "Trekking Peaks"
which opened for trekking groups with permission from Nepal
Mountaineering
Association:
|
Peaks
|
Height
(Meters)
|
Location
|
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Mera Peak
|
6654 m.
|
Khumbu Sagarmatha
|
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Chulu East
|
6584 m.
|
Damodar Gandaki
|
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Singu Chuli (Fluted-Peak)
|
6501 m.
|
Annapurna Gandaki
|
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Hiunchuli
|
6441 m.
|
Annapurna Gandaki
|
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Chulu West
|
6419 m.
|
Damodar Gandaki
|
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Kusum Kanguru
|
6367 m.
|
Khumbu Sagarmatha
|
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Pachermo
|
6187 m.
|
Rolwaling Janakpur
|
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Imja Tse (Island Peak)
|
6183 m.
|
Khumbu Sagarmatha
|
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Lobuche
|
6119 m.
|
Khumbu Sagarmatha
|
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Pisang
|
6091 m.
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Damodar Gandaki
|
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Kwangde (Kawande)
|
6011 m.
|
Rolwaling Sagarmatha
|
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Ramdung
|
5925 m.
|
Rolwaling Janakpur
|
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Paldor Peak
|
5896 m.
|
Ganesh Himal Bagmati
|
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Khongma (Mehra)
|
5849 m.
|
Khumbu Sagarmatha
|
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Kangja Chuli
|
5844 m.
|
Langtang Bagmati
|
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Pokalde
|
5806 m.
|
Khumbu Sagarmatha
|
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Tharpu Chuli (Tent-Peak)
|
5663 m.
|
Annapurna Gandaki
|
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Mardi Himal
|
5587 m.
|
Annapurna Gandaki
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Fee Structure for Group "B" NMA Peaks
Royalty for 1-4 members: USD 350.00
Royalty for 5-8 members: USD 350.00 + USD 40.00 per person
Royalty for 9-12 members: USD 510.00 + USD 25.00 per person
Note: Maximum number of members in one
team is 12.
Garbage Deposit for all above NMA Peaks
A Garbage Deposit fee of USD 250.00 payable to NMA is required
to obtain permits for all 33 NMA peaks. Refunds on the Garbage
Deposit shall be as per NMA provisions.
Most Famous peaks in Nepal
Mera Peak (6654m)
Island Peak (6,189m)
Tharpu Chuli (5,500m)
Pisang Peak (6091m)
Chulu West (6250m)
Chulu East (6584 m)
Naya Kanga Peak (5844m)
Yala Peak (5732 m.)
Paldor Peak (5896 m.)
Lobuche Peak (6119 m.)
Singu Chuli Peak (6501m)
Dhampus Peak (6012m)
Pacharmo (6273m)
Hiunchuli (6441 m)
