18 Climbing peaks under Nepal Mountaineering Association Which have been combined now



Peak permit categorization:



Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
There are 18 peaks in the ranges of 6,500m and below, open for Alpine trekking under Nepal Mountaineering Association. It should be noted that in most cases the climbing of these peaks require snow and ice climbing experience. Detailed information and application for climbing permits are available from the Association's office, Kathmandu through your trekking agency in Kathmandu.

Refund :-
In the event of cancellation of the permission by NMA or the failure of the expedition to materialize due to some others reason, the fees already paid will not be refunded. Every individual or party granted a climbing permit should be accompanied by a Sirdar/Guide, who must be registered with NMA.

Functions and Duties of the Sirdar/Guide

1. 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.
2. To report to Nepal Mountaineering Association in case the party spends more than the prescribed time limit in the Mountain.
3. To ensure that the climbers comply with the terms of their permit.
4. To ensure that the climbers, (trekkers) follow the specified route.
5. To ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
6. To report to NMA any infringement of the climbing rules.
7. 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

1. Minimum daily allowance to be paid as per the rules of His Majesty's Government,
2. Ministry of Tourism, and Civil Aviation.
3. Food and tent accommodation.
4. Climbing equipment and necessary clothing if required to go above base camp.

Insurance :-
All employees doing above base camp must be insured for personal accident to the value of Rs. 200,000/-

Nomination of Representative in Kathmandu :-
Each party granted climbing permit will nominate representative in Kathmandu to act as liaison between NMA and the climbing party. The representative may be an individual or an organization registered with NMA. The nominated representative will be responsible for making necessary arrangements for the climbing party in case o 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 prescribed in Appendix "4".

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 unsocial or outrageous behavior contrary to the customs and culture of the people of Nepal, NMA may recommend to the HMG to take necessary measures in accordance with the article 37 of Mountaineering Regulation 1979.

Protection of Environments: -
Base camp and other camps will be left perfectly clean at the conclusion of the climb. No foreign materials such as fix ropes, pistons, etc. shall be left on the mountain. All rubbish and waste material must be burnt or otherwise disposed off.

Revision of the Regulation: -
Any article of this regulation may be revised or amended by NMA with prior permission of HMG/Nepal.