Mountaineering in Nepal : Mountain expedition in Nepal
The Himalayan Kingdom, NEPAL boasts of having EIGHT OF THE TEN HIGHEST PEAKS IN THE WORLD. The dauntless icy peaks have, since time unmemorable, challenged the minds and bodies of those who dare!
Currently, there are 276 peaks opened for Mountaineering and Peak Climbing, including the highest of them all - Mt. Everest. ECO ADVENTURES OFFER A COMPLETE RANGE OF PEAK CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION SERVICES FOR ALL THE NEPAL AND TIBET HIMALAYAS. Mountaineering Teams can choose to take all or part of our services:
Permit Acquisition - Highland Sherpa Team
Official Formalities - All Transport Requirements
Full Base Camp Support - Customs Clearance and More. |
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ACCLIMATIZATION TO HIGH ALTITUDES
We are all too aware of the effects that a rarefied atmosphere can have on the human body, so every expedition we operate includes a realistic acclimatization program. Acclimatization takes time and there are no safe shortcuts.
PRIVATE EXPEDITIONS
Any expedition itinerary in this content can be arranged for private
groups. You can cut costs with the self-led expedition option. Give us
the organizational worries of your own expedition. Going private is an
increasingly popular option, which has some distinct advantages:
The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly
if you take the self-led option. Whether your expedition idea is clear
or completely vague, you are welcome to contact us for an initial disc
The Royalty and Size of the
Expedition Team Rules effective from 1996 Spring
1. |
More than one team may be permitted to climb
Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) by each separate route in one season. |
2. |
A royalty of US$ 50,000 has been
fixed for Sagarmatha for a team consisting of 7 members. The team
may include 5 more members provided if it pays extra US$ 10,000 for
each additional member. The royalty includes trekking fee of the
team members. The team members will be granted three months visas.
Additional US$ 20,000 will have to be paid by the team willing to
scale Sagarmatha by normal South East Ridge route. |
3. |
In All regions including Khumbu, an expedition team can have up to
7 members for the minimum royalty, and 5 more members for the
additional royalty |
4. |
The team already permitted to
scale Sagarmatha will have to pay US$ 10,000 if it intends to change
the ascent route. It will have to pay additional US$ 20,000 if it
intends to change the ascent route to normal South East Ridge route. |
5. |
For peaks other than Sagarmatha,
the team will have to pay additional 25% of the royalty in US$
Dollars to change the ascent route. |
6. |
Expedition team must complete
all necessary administrative formalities and procedures in order to
send back the garbage of the expedition team to their respective
countries, after the completion of the expedition. Ministry of
Tourism & Civil Aviation will take necessary monetary deposit from
them, which will be refunded after the dispatch of garbage from
Nepal |
Schedule 2 B (Relating to
Sub-rule (1) of Rule (5) Royalty (in US Dollars).
| Classification Of Peaks 7 members |
For the expedition including up to |
Exceeding 7 to total of 12
Members in a team |
| Peaks
above 8000 meter |
10,000 |
1,500 |
| Peaks of 7501-8000 m |
4,000 |
500 |
| Peaks
of 7001-7500 m |
3,000 |
400 |
| Peaks
of 6501-7000 m |
2,000 |
300 |
Peaks below 6501 |
1,500 |
200 |
Effective from 1992 Autumn
The Ministry of Tourism has fixed the price
of the deposit for the management of garbage's by each mountaineering team who
tries to climb any peak in Khumbu region are as follows.
| S.N. |
Name of the peak |
Amount |
| 1. |
Sagarmatha |
US$ 4,000 or equivalent in
convertible foreign currencies. |
| 2. |
Other
peaks above 8000 meter |
US$ 3000 or equivalent in
convertible foreign currencies. |
| 3. |
All
peaks less than 8000 meters |
US$ 2,000 or equivalent in
convertible foreign currencies. |
The Garbage's are Divided into three
Categories.
Disposable in the Khumbu Region which are in scene able and biodegradable
a. Toilet paper
b. Cardboard boxes and paper waste
c. Bamboo baskets and mats
d. Cot
Peaks opened for Nepalese expeditions or joint Nepalese and foreign expeditions
with at least three Nepalese members.
Itinerary for Mountaineering Expedition:
This category is similar to challenging treks, however, includes basic
mountaineering above the snow line using ice axe, crampons ropes and
necessary climbing gears under the supervision and instruction from the
climbing leader/guide.
People wanting to do this type of expedition needs psychological and
physical stamina plus prior experience is certainly an advantage, but
not essential. Minimum 30 days required for the trekking and
mountaineering. We have some Himalayas day by day programmes. Please
write us of your requirements and we shall forward to you more detail
with approximately cost.
The royalty and size of the expedition team : Rules effective from 1996
spring Ascent route of Everest:
(1) South east ridge normal route Royalty of US$ 70,000 has been fixed
for Sagarmatha (Everest) for a team consisting of 7 members. The team
may include 5 more members provided if pays extra US$ 10,000 for each
additional member. The royalty includes trekking fee of the team
members. The team members will be granted 3 months visa.
(2) Route south pillar Everest, south west face south west face (Central
Pillar) royalty up to 7 members US$ 50,000 and the may include 5 more
members provided it pays extra US$ 10,000 for each additional member.
(3) The team already permitted to scale Everest will have to pay US$
10,000 if it intends to change the ascent route. It will have to pay
additional US$ 20,000 if it intends to change the ascent route to normal
south East Ridge route.
(4) Garbage deposit US$ 4,000 each team. Expedition team must complete
all necessary administrative formalities and procedures in order to send
back the garbage of the expedition team to their respective countries,
after the completion of the expedition. Ministry of Tourism & Civil
Aviation will take necessary monetary deposit from the team, which will
be refunded after the dispatch of garbage from Nepal.
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