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| Travel Guide : Mountaineering Rules & Regulation |
| Make your visit safe, easy & Enjoying |
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| » Climbing Permit Fees (Royalties) and Expedition Team sizes |
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1. More than one team is permitted to climb Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) in one season by separate (non-conventional) routes each.
2. A royalty of U$ 50,000 is fixed for Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) for a team consisting of seven members. The team may include five further members at a cost of US$ 10,000 per additional member. The royalty includes the trekking fee for all team members. The team members will also be granted a three-month visa.
3. There is an additional US$ 20,000 charge for teams proposing to climb Mt. Everest by the normal southeast ridge route.
4. Any team already permitted to scale Mt. Everest must pay US$ 10,000 if it intends to change its originally agreed ascent route. A charge of US$ 20,000 applies if it intends to change the ascent route to the normal southeast ridge route.
5. In all other regions, including Khumbu, an expedition team can have up to seven members for the additional royalty.
» Royalty for the Mountaineering expedition
A) For the Mount Everest (Sagarmatha)
(1) The royalty for the mountaineering expedition team not exceeding seven in number from the route other than the general route (Southeast route) will be US$ 50,000.
(2) The royalty for the mountaineering expedition from general route (Southeast route) for the mountaineering expedition team will be as follows:
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| Member of the mountaineering expedition team Royalty (U. S. Dollars): |
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| One Member |
25,000 |
| Two Members |
40,000 |
| Three Members |
48,000 |
| Four Members |
56,000 |
| Five Members |
60,000 |
| Six Members |
66,000 |
| Seven Members |
70,000 |
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Additional Member (Up to 12 person) 10,000 Per Person
(3) Other not more than five members may be added in the mountaineering expedition team beyond the number as it is mentioned in clause (1) and (2). |
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(B) For the other Mountains:
(1) The royalty for the other mountain shall be as follows: - |
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| Mountaineering Royalty (USD $) |
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| Name of the Mountains |
For expedition including
up to seven members |
For each additional member exceeding twelve)
(up to a total of seven members) |
| Peaks above 8,000m |
10,000 |
1500 |
| Peaks of 7501 to 8,000m |
4000 |
500 |
| Peaks of 7001 to 7500m |
3000 |
400 |
| Peaks of 6501 to 7000m |
2000 |
300 |
| Peaks of less than 6501m |
1000 |
200 |
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(2) Other not more than five members may be added in the mountaineering expedition team beside as prescribed in clause (1).
Note: If there is any change in the royalty amount before receiving the briefing from the Ministry even after one has already paid the royalty under this Regulation, the mountaineering expedition team shall pay the changed amount of the royalty.
The leader of the expedition team is required to pay the full amount of the climbing permit within two months of the date of climbing. In cases of failure to pay within this time period permission may be annulled. |
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» Environmental Deposit
Teams attempting peaks within the Khumbu Region must deposit US$ 4,000 for Everest expeditions, US$ 3,000 for other 8,000m peaks and US$ 2,000 for peaks less than 8,000m. This deposit is refundable upon the team removing all their garbage on completion of the expedition.
» Liaison Officers
The primary function of a liaison officer is to ensure that the mountaineering regulations and laws of Nepal are adhered to. The expedition team must cover all costs of the liaison officer. This includes wages, equipment allowance, transport, meals and suitable accommodation for the entire expedition period. The liaison officer must also be insured against accidents.
» Filming Permits
Expedition teams wishing to make documentary films of their climb must obtain government permission and pay an associated permit fee.
» Radio and Telephone Permits
Operating licenses must be obtained and paid for to use two-way radio equipment and telephones.
» Seasons
There are four main mountaineering seasons - spring (March to May), summer (June to August), autumn (September to November) and winter (December to February).
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