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Nepal Mountaineering Royalty Fees

Nepal Mountaineering Royalty Fees

The Nepali government has implemented royalty fees for mountain climbing permits within Nepal. As the cornerstone of Nepal's tourism sector, mountaineering plays a vital role. To render mountaineering royalty fees more competitive with neighboring nations, highlight mountains situated in remote and underprivileged regions, and foster an environment conducive to transforming the seasonal mountaineering industry into a year-round operation, thereby actualizing the vision of 'Nepal for all Seasons,' the Nepali government has reached the following conclusions. The restructuring of royalty fees is intended to boost climbing tourism to rival neighboring countries, encourage expeditions in remote areas, and promote mountaineering and climbing activities throughout the year.

Royalty for Foreign Climber per Person in US Dollar

SN

Mountain

Spring Season

Autumn Season

Winter/Summer

01

Everest Normal Route

15,000.00

7,500.00

3,750.00

02

Everest Other Route

10,000.00

5,000.00

2,500.00

03

Other Mountains More than 8,000 m

3,000.00

1,500.00

750.00

04

Manaslu

1,500

3,000

1,500

05

7,501 m to 7,999 m

1,000.00

500.00

250.00

06

7,000 m to 7,500 m

800.00

400.00

200.00

07

6,501 m to 6,999 m

500.00

250.00

200.00

08

Mt. Amadablam (6,812 m)

1,000.00

1,000.00

500.00

09

Less than 6,500 m

350.00

175.00

175.00

 

Royalty for Foreign Climber per Person in Nepalese Rupees

SN

Mountain

Spring Season

Autumn Season

Winter/Summer

01

Everest Normal Route

150,000.00

75,000.00

37,500.00

02

Everest Other Route

100,000.00

50,000.00

25,000.00

03

Other Mountains More than 8,000 m

40,000.00

25,000.00

12,500.00

04

7,501 m to 7,999 m

8,000.00

4,000.00

2,000.00

05

7,000 m to 7,500 m

6,000.00

3,000.00

1,500.00

06

6,501 m to 6,999 m

5,000.00

2,500.00

1,250.00

07

Mt. Amadablam (6,812 m)

8,000.00

8,000.00

4,000.00

08

Less than 6,500 m

4,000.00

2,000.00

1,000.00

Amount to be deposited for Garbage Management

The mountaineering expedition team shall deposit the following amount for garbage management:

a. The Garbage Management of the Khumbu and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges:

SN

Height

Royalty Fees

01

Mt. Everest

USD 4,000.00

02

Above 8,001 m, except Mt. Everest

USD 3,000.00

03

7,001 m to 8,000 m and Mt. Amadablam

USD 2,000.00

04

6,501 m to 7,000 m

USD 1,000.00

05

Less Than 6,500 m

USD 500.00

b. For the following mountains of the other Himalayan range other than those expressed in clause (a)

Above 8,000 m

USD 3,000.00

Less Than 8,000 m

USD 500.00

Important Note: The maximum number of members in the team is 15.

Regarding accidental and medical insurance and mountain helicopter rescue requirements for mountain climbing in Nepal, the following insurance amounts have been fixed:

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