Nepal is one of the most favorite mountaineering destination of the world thus it is known as “The land of the Mount Everest.”  The great Himalayan range in Nepal has eight out of fourteen of the world's 8000 meter peaks with total number of 1310 snow peaks over 6000 meters and offers the best choices for Himalaya expedition and mountaineering in Nepal. Whether the interest is simply climbing a peak or an expedition on 7000 or 8000 meter peak, climbing Himalayas in Nepal has become a dream for most of the adventure enthusiasts and mountaineers in the world. Expedition on Pumori, Amadablam, Baruntse are considered the popular among 6000 & 7000 meter peaks where as Dhaulagiri , Makalu , Manaslu, Lhotse , Everest are the 8000 meter peaks for the challenging climbing in Nepal . We arrange fully guided and logistic support for expedition on Cho Oyu , Shishapangma and Everest in Tibet.
 
Seasons
Nepal has one of the widest choices; mountaineering can be done almost throughout the year. It can be divided in four major seasons: spring (March-May), summer (June-August), autumn (September-November) and winter (December-February). A total of 153 Himalayan peaks are open to mountaineers. 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 18 smaller peaks, known as trekking peaks, which range from 5,587 to 6,654 m in altitude.
 
Permission
Application and documents has to be submitted well in advance at MOTCA, Mountaineering Division for a climbing permit. Documents as lists:-
1. A completed application
2. Endorsement of the National Alpine Club
3. Short biographies of all the members of the expedition (with photograph and signature)
4. 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. Permits are issued first come first serve on basis by the NMA. It is necessary to appoint a government recognized trekking agency of Nepal as a local liaison for the expedition in Kathmandu.

FEES
A royalty/climbing fee from US$ 1,500 to US$ 10,000 (depending on the altitude of the peak) and US$ 50,000 for Everest is charged by MOTCA for a group of seven persons. An additional US$ 20,000 is charged for the normal south East Ridge route on Everest. An additional US$ 200 to US$ 1,500 per person (US$ 10,000 per person for Everest) will be charged if the group exceeds seven persons. The full amount of the royalty has to be paid.

within two months of the date of issue of the permit, otherwise it may be cancelled. The royalty must be paid directly to MOTCA by bank draft or bank transfer in convertible foreign currency only

For trekking peaks, a royalty of US$ 300 or US$ 150 is charged by NMA. The permit is valid for a period of one month for a group of up to 10 persons. An additional amount of US$ 7.50 per person is charged if the group exceeds 10 persons.

A rebate of up to 40% on the royalty may be given during the summer and winter seasons. Full or partial rebate for a fixed period may be given for new peaks or for unclimbed open peaks, on "first come first served" basis.

RESTRICTIONS

An import license is required for food and equipment imported for expeditions and should be custom cleared in advance. Walkie-talkies, Tran receiver sets and other communication equipment are controlled items in Nepal and have to be declared at the customs office at the entry point.