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    Expedition and Climbing Permit Fees

    Nepal, home to eight of the world's fourteen 8000-meter peaks, is a major destination for mountaineering expeditions. The government regulates mountaineering activities in the country through a system of permits, which come with associated royalty fees. These fees play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of climbers, as well as contributing to the welfare and development of mountain communities. Here's a breakdown of the logic and structure of these fees:

    Purpose of Royalty Fees:

    • Safety and Monitoring: The primary purpose of these fees is to ensure the safety of climbers. The Himalayas can be unpredictable, with risks of avalanches, crevasses, and severe weather conditions. With the permit system, the government can monitor who is on which mountain and facilitate any necessary rescue operations.
    • Development: The fees also contribute to the infrastructure, health, education, and other developmental projects in the remote mountain communities. This helps in the overall betterment of the region and ensures that some benefits of tourism reach the local populace.
    • Environmental Conservation: Some portion of these fees also goes into conservation efforts, ensuring the fragile Himalayan ecosystem is preserved for future generations.
    Climbing and Expedition in Nepal

    Fee Structure:

    • Peak Elevation: As you rightly pointed out, the royalty fees vary based on the height of the peak. Expeditions targeting the 8000-meter peaks, especially Everest, are charged the highest fees. Smaller peaks, often referred to as 'trekking peaks', have lower permit costs.
    • Seasonal Variation: Spring (pre-monsoon) is the most popular season for climbing in Nepal due to the most stable and favorable weather conditions. Consequently, royalty fees are highest in spring. Autumn (post-monsoon) is the second most popular season and has slightly reduced fees. Winter and summer (monsoon season) see fewer climbers, resulting in the lowest fees. However, these off-peak seasons pose more challenging conditions for expeditions.
    • Team Size and Composition: The structure of fees can also vary based on the size of the expedition team and whether they are foreign or local climbers.

    Other Considerations:

    • Additional Permits: Aside from the peak-specific royalty, climbers might also need other permits, especially if the peak is located inside a national park or conservation area.
    • Liaison Officers: On major peaks, expeditions are often required to have a liaison officer from the government to ensure compliance with regulations. Their costs are typically borne by the expedition.
    • Insurance: The Government of Nepal mandates certain insurance coverages for both climbers and their local staff, like Sherpas.

    Updated Expedition and Climbing Permit Fees

    Permit fees for mountains above 8000m

    S.N

    Mountain Name

    Spring

    Autumn

    Winter/Summer

    1

    Mount Everest (8848 M) 

    $ 11000

    $ 5500

    $ 2750/2500

    2

    Kanchenjunga (8586M)

    $ 1800

    $ 900

    $ 450

    3

    Lhotse (8516M)

    $ 1800

    $ 900

    $ 450

    4

    Makalu (8463 M)

    $ 1800

    $ 900

    $ 450

    5

    Cho You (8201M)

    $ 1800

    $ 900

    $ 450

    6

    Dhaulagiri (8167M)

    $ 1800

    $ 900

    $ 450

    7

    Manaslu (8163M)

    $ 1800

    $ 900

    $ 450

    8

    Annapurna (8091M)

    $ 1800

    $ 900

    $ 450

    9

    Shisapangma (8013M)

    $ 1800

    $ 900

    $ 450

    Please, click here for the 8000m expedition packages.


    Permit fees for mountains above 7500m 

    S.N

    Mountain Name

    Spring

    Autumn

    Winter/Summer

    1

    Kang Gyachung (7952 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    2

    Annapurna II (7937 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    3

    Kangbachen (7903 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    4

    Himachuli E (7893 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    5

    Ngadi Chuli (Peak 29 Dakura) (7871 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    6

    Nuptse (7855 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    7

    Dhaulagiri II (7751 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    8

    Dhaulagiri III (7715 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    9

    Kumbhakarna (Jannu) (7710)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    10

    Varaha Shikhar (Fang) (7674 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    11

    Dhaulagiri IV (7661 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    12

    Dhaulagiri V (7618 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    13

    Annapurna III (7555 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    14

    Himchuli West (7540 M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

    15

    Annapurna IV (7525M)

    $600

    $300

    $150

     


    Permit fees for mountains above 7000m

    S.N

    Mountain Name

    Spring

    Autumn

    Winter/Summer

    1

    Khang Sar Kang (7485 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    2

    Jongsang Peak (7483 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    3

    Shartse (7459 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    4

    Mount Gangapurna (7455 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    5

    Gangapurna(7455M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    6

    Himchuli N (7371 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    7

    Churen (7371 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    8

    Kirat Chuli(Tent Peak) (7365 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    9

    Gimigela Chuli (7350 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    10

    Pasang Lhamuh (Chuli Jasamba)(7315M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    11

    Chamlang (7319 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    12

    Dhaulagiri IV (7268 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    13

    Langtang Lirung (7234 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    14

    Putha Hiunchuli (7246 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    15

    Langtang Ri (7205 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    16

    Gurja Himal (7193 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    17

    Tarke Kang (7193 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    18

    Chamar (7187 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    19

    Manaslu North (7157 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    20

    Pumori (7161 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    21

    Mount Tilicho (7134 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    22

    Gauri Shanker (7134 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    23

    Api Himal (7132 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    24

    Barun Tse (7129 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    25

    Mount Baruntse (7129 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    26

    Pathivara Chuli (7125 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    27

    Himlung Himal (7126 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    28

    Ganesh II (7111 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    29

    Ganesh III (Salasungo)(7110 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    30

    Api West (7100 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    31

    Nilgiri North (7061 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    32

    Ganesh IV (Pabil) (7052 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    33

    Gyajikang (7038 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    34

    Saipal (7031 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    35

    Saipal East (7031 M)

    $500

    $250

    $125

    Please, click here for the 7000m and above climbing & expedition packages.


    Permit fees for mountains above 6500m

    S.N

    Mountain Name

    Spring

    Autumn

    Winter/Summer

    1

    Ganesh V (6986 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    2

    Kang Guru (6981 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    3

    Leonpa Gang (Big White Peak)(6979M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    4

    Dorje Lhakpa (6966 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    5

    Numbur (6957 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    6

    Lemgpa Peak (6954 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    7

    Tukuche Peak (6920 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    8

    Lamjung Himal (6918 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    9

    Ri Gurkarpa (6891M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    10

    Jethi Bahurani (6850 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    11

    Nilgiri South (6839 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    12

    Ohmi Kanga (6829 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    13

    Kanijiroba (Main Peak) (6828 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    14

    Cheo Himal (6820 m)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    15

    Bobaye(6808 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    16

    Drangang Ri (6801M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    17

    Bhairab Takura (Madiya Peak) (6799 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    18

    Khatang (6782 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    19

    Kangtega(Kantega) (6779 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    20

    Nampa (6755 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    21

    Cho polu (6711 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    22

    Fimkot (6697 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    23

    Chobuje (6685 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    24

    Baudha (6672 m)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    25

    Fimkot West (6645 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    26

    Phurbi Chyachu (6631 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    27

    Kande Hiunchuli (6627 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    28

    Thamserku (6623 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    29

    Kanjeralwa (6612 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    30

    Sita Chuchura (6611 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    31

    Raksha Urai (6593 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    32

    Nampa South (6580 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    33

    Changla (6563M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    34

    Tripura Hiunchuli (6563 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    35

    Hongde (6556 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    36

    Surma-Sarovar North (6523 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    37

    Tso Karpo (6518 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    38

    Karyolung (6511M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    39

    Tawache (6501 M)

    $400

    $200

    $100

    Please, click here for the 6000m and above climbing & expedition packages.


    Permit fee below 6500m 

    S.N

    Mountain name

    Spring

    Autumn

    Winter/Summer

    1

    Peaks below 6500m

    $ 250

    $125

    $70

     


    A special permit fee for Mt. Amadablam

    S.N

    Mountain name

    Spring

    Autumn

    Winter/Summer

    1

    Amadablam (6812M)

    $ 400

    $ 400

    $ 200

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