Mountaineering

Nepal is a country well known for its Himalayas. Among the 10 highest peaks in the world, 8 including the highest peak Mt. Everest, crown this country. No wonder Nepal is the favorite destination for mountaineers.

Seasons:

There are four seasons for mountaineering in Nepal: 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:

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 the trekking peaks, which range from 5,587 to 6,654 m in altitude.

Completed application, endorsement of the National Alpine Club, short biographies of all the members of the expedition, map and photograph of the mountain indicating approach route map and climbing route are the necessary documents which have to be sent to MoTCA, when applying for a climbing permit.