Expedition and Climbing Permit Fees : Cost and Information

Nepal, home to eight of the world's fourteen 8000-meter peaks, is a major destination for mountaineering expeditions. The government regulates mountaineering activities in the country through a system of permits, which come with associated royalty fees. These fees play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of climbers, as well as contributing to the welfare and development of mountain communities. Here's a breakdown of the logic and structure of these fees:

Purpose of Royalty Fees:

Safety and Monitoring: The primary purpose of these fees is to ensure the safety of climbers. The Himalayas can be unpredictable, with risks of avalanches, crevasses, and severe weather conditions. With the permit system, the government can monitor who is on which mountain and facilitate any necessary rescue operations.
Development: The fees also contribute to the infrastructure, health, education, and other developmental projects in the remote mountain communities. This helps in the overall betterment of the region and ensures that some benefits of tourism reach the local populace.
Environmental Conservation: Some portion of these fees also goes into conservation efforts, ensuring the fragile Himalayan ecosystem is preserved for future generations.

Fee Structure:

Peak Elevation: As you rightly pointed out, the royalty fees vary based on the height of the peak. Expeditions targeting the 8000-meter peaks, especially Everest, are charged the highest fees. Smaller peaks, often referred to as 'trekking peaks', have lower permit costs.
Seasonal Variation: Spring (pre-monsoon) is the most popular season for climbing in Nepal due to the most stable and favorable weather conditions. Consequently, royalty fees are highest in spring. Autumn (post-monsoon) is the second most popular season and has slightly reduced fees. Winter and summer (monsoon season) see fewer climbers, resulting in the lowest fees. However, these off-peak seasons pose more challenging conditions for expeditions.
Team Size and Composition: The structure of fees can also vary based on the size of the expedition team and whether they are foreign or local climbers.

Other Considerations:

Additional Permits: Aside from the peak-specific royalty, climbers might also need other permits, especially if the peak is located inside a national park or conservation area.
Liaison Officers: On major peaks, expeditions are often required to have a liaison officer from the government to ensure compliance with regulations. Their costs are typically borne by the expedition.
Insurance: The Government of Nepal mandates certain insurance coverages for both climbers and their local staff, like Sherpas.

Updated Expedition and Climbing Permit Fees

Permit fees for mountains above 8000m

S.N	Mountain Name	Spring	Autumn	Winter/Summer
1	Mount Everest (8848 M)	$ 11000	$ 5500	$ 2750/2500
2	Kanchenjunga (8586M)	$ 1800	$ 900	$ 450
3	Lhotse (8516M)	$ 1800	$ 900	$ 450
4	Makalu (8463 M)	$ 1800	$ 900	$ 450
5	Cho You (8201M)	$ 1800	$ 900	$ 450
6	Dhaulagiri (8167M)	$ 1800	$ 900	$ 450
7	Manaslu (8163M)	$ 1800	$ 900	$ 450
8	Annapurna (8091M)	$ 1800	$ 900	$ 450
9	Shisapangma (8013M)	$ 1800	$ 900	$ 450

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Permit fees for mountains above 7500m

S.N	Mountain Name	Spring	Autumn	Winter/Summer
1	Kang Gyachung (7952 M)	$600	$300	$150
2	Annapurna II (7937 M)	$600	$300	$150
3	Kangbachen (7903 M)	$600	$300	$150
4	Himachuli E (7893 M)	$600	$300	$150
5	Ngadi Chuli (Peak 29 Dakura) (7871 M)	$600	$300	$150
6	Nuptse (7855 M)	$600	$300	$150
7	Dhaulagiri II (7751 M)	$600	$300	$150
8	Dhaulagiri III (7715 M)	$600	$300	$150
9	Kumbhakarna (Jannu) (7710)	$600	$300	$150
10	Varaha Shikhar (Fang) (7674 M)	$600	$300	$150
11	Dhaulagiri IV (7661 M)	$600	$300	$150
12	Dhaulagiri V (7618 M)	$600	$300	$150
13	Annapurna III (7555 M)	$600	$300	$150
14	Himchuli West (7540 M)	$600	$300	$150
15	Annapurna IV (7525M)	$600	$300	$150

Permit fees for mountains above 7000m

S.N	Mountain Name	Spring	Autumn	Winter/Summer
1	Khang Sar Kang (7485 M)	$500	$250	$125
2	Jongsang Peak (7483 M)	$500	$250	$125
3	Shartse (7459 M)	$500	$250	$125
4	Mount Gangapurna (7455 M)	$500	$250	$125
5	Gangapurna(7455M)	$500	$250	$125
6	Himchuli N (7371 M)	$500	$250	$125
7	Churen (7371 M)	$500	$250	$125
8	Kirat Chuli(Tent Peak) (7365 M)	$500	$250	$125
9	Gimigela Chuli (7350 M)	$500	$250	$125
10	Pasang Lhamuh (Chuli Jasamba)(7315M)	$500	$250	$125
11	Chamlang (7319 M)	$500	$250	$125
12	Dhaulagiri IV (7268 M)	$500	$250	$125
13	Langtang Lirung (7234 M)	$500	$250	$125
14	Putha Hiunchuli (7246 M)	$500	$250	$125
15	Langtang Ri (7205 M)	$500	$250	$125
16	Gurja Himal (7193 M)	$500	$250	$125
17	Tarke Kang (7193 M)	$500	$250	$125
18	Chamar (7187 M)	$500	$250	$125
19	Manaslu North (7157 M)	$500	$250	$125
20	Pumori (7161 M)	$500	$250	$125
21	Mount Tilicho (7134 M)	$500	$250	$125
22	Gauri Shanker (7134 M)	$500	$250	$125
23	Api Himal (7132 M)	$500	$250	$125
24	Barun Tse (7129 M)	$500	$250	$125
25	Mount Baruntse (7129 M)	$500	$250	$125
26	Pathivara Chuli (7125 M)	$500	$250	$125
27	Himlung Himal (7126 M)	$500	$250	$125
28	Ganesh II (7111 M)	$500	$250	$125
29	Ganesh III (Salasungo)(7110 M)	$500	$250	$125
30	Api West (7100 M)	$500	$250	$125
31	Nilgiri North (7061 M)	$500	$250	$125
32	Ganesh IV (Pabil) (7052 M)	$500	$250	$125
33	Gyajikang (7038 M)	$500	$250	$125
34	Saipal (7031 M)	$500	$250	$125
35	Saipal East (7031 M)	$500	$250	$125

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Permit fees for mountains above 6500m

S.N	Mountain Name	Spring	Autumn	Winter/Summer
1	Ganesh V (6986 M)	$400	$200	$100
2	Kang Guru (6981 M)	$400	$200	$100
3	Leonpa Gang (Big White Peak)(6979M)	$400	$200	$100
4	Dorje Lhakpa (6966 M)	$400	$200	$100
5	Numbur (6957 M)	$400	$200	$100
6	Lemgpa Peak (6954 M)	$400	$200	$100
7	Tukuche Peak (6920 M)	$400	$200	$100
8	Lamjung Himal (6918 M)	$400	$200	$100
9	Ri Gurkarpa (6891M)	$400	$200	$100
10	Jethi Bahurani (6850 M)	$400	$200	$100
11	Nilgiri South (6839 M)	$400	$200	$100
12	Ohmi Kanga (6829 M)	$400	$200	$100
13	Kanijiroba (Main Peak) (6828 M)	$400	$200	$100
14	Cheo Himal (6820 m)	$400	$200	$100
15	Bobaye(6808 M)	$400	$200	$100
16	Drangang Ri (6801M)	$400	$200	$100
17	Bhairab Takura (Madiya Peak) (6799 M)	$400	$200	$100
18	Khatang (6782 M)	$400	$200	$100
19	Kangtega(Kantega) (6779 M)	$400	$200	$100
20	Nampa (6755 M)	$400	$200	$100
21	Cho polu (6711 M)	$400	$200	$100
22	Fimkot (6697 M)	$400	$200	$100
23	Chobuje (6685 M)	$400	$200	$100
24	Baudha (6672 m)	$400	$200	$100
25	Fimkot West (6645 M)	$400	$200	$100
26	Phurbi Chyachu (6631 M)	$400	$200	$100
27	Kande Hiunchuli (6627 M)	$400	$200	$100
28	Thamserku (6623 M)	$400	$200	$100
29	Kanjeralwa (6612 M)	$400	$200	$100
30	Sita Chuchura (6611 M)	$400	$200	$100
31	Raksha Urai (6593 M)	$400	$200	$100
32	Nampa South (6580 M)	$400	$200	$100
33	Changla (6563M)	$400	$200	$100
34	Tripura Hiunchuli (6563 M)	$400	$200	$100
35	Hongde (6556 M)	$400	$200	$100
36	Surma-Sarovar North (6523 M)	$400	$200	$100
37	Tso Karpo (6518 M)	$400	$200	$100
38	Karyolung (6511M)	$400	$200	$100
39	Tawache (6501 M)	$400	$200	$100

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Permit fee below 6500m

S.N	Mountain name	Spring	Autumn	Winter/Summer
1	Peaks below 6500m	$ 250	$125	$70

A special permit fee for Mt. Amadablam

S.N	Mountain name	Spring	Autumn	Winter/Summer
1	Amadablam (6812M)	$ 400	$ 400	$ 200

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Expedition and Climbing Permit Fees