There are 27 peaks regulated by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). A total of 33 Peak Permits were managed by NMA until the new regulation came in effect. Hence the NMA regulated peaks are termed as ‘Trekking Peaks’. The title may suggest that these peaks are easier to climb than expedition peaks, but this is not necessarily true and they are technically very demanding. Trekking Peaks actually provide a chance to climb in some of the most remote and unseen areas of Nepal. Climbing these peaks can also be technical and challenging. In fact, the permit fee of NMA peaks vary according to the season and number of climbers in a group.
Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has notified changes to the royalty fees for climbing NMA peaks, to be effective from 1st September 2025 (2082/05/16 B.S.). The new fee structure will affect both foreign and Nepali climbers. The new fee structure for foreign climbers remains same for remaining three seasons except spring season. If you’re planning a peak climbing in Nepal, please refer to this table.
New NMA Peak Climbing Fees
For Foreign Climbers (Per Person):
| Peak Height | Spring Season | Autumn Season | Winter/Summer Season |
| Peaks below 6,500m | US $350 | US $175 | US $175 |
For Nepali Climbers (Per Person):
| Peak Height | Spring Season | Autumn Season | Winter/Summer Season |
| Peaks below 6,500m | NPR 20,000 | NPR 10,000 | NPR 5,000 |
However, as per the decision made by Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, mountains with the altitude less than 5,800 meters to be promoted as trekking peaks and royalty fee has been waived for those peaks. Therefore the following Six peaks permitted by NMA are made free of royalty fee:
- Yala Peak (5,732m)
- Chhukung Ri (5,550m)
- Tharpu Chuli/Tent Peak (5,663m)
- Mardi Himal (5,587m)
- Machhermo (5,559m)
- Pokhalde (5,780m)
Here’s what you need to know about the previous fee structure.
Permit Fee of NMA Peaks
Royalty for Foreign Climbers on Per Person basis in US Dollar (US$)
Group “A” NMA Expedition Peaks
| Name of the Peak | Region | Height | March-May | Sept-Nov | Dec-Feb | June-August |
| Cholatse | Khumbu | 6,440m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Kyazo Ri | Mahalangur | 6,186m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Phari Lapcha | Mahalangur | 6,017m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Nirekha | Mahalangur | 6,159m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Langsisa Ri | Jugal | 6,427m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Ombigaichen | Mahalangur | 6,340m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Bokta | Kanchenjunga | 6,143m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Chekigo | Gaurishankar | 6,257m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Lobuje West | Khumbu | 6,145m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Larkya Peak | Manaslu | 6,249m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| ABI | Mahalangur | 6,097m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Yubra Himal | Langtang | 6,035m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
Group “B” NMA Expedition Peaks
| Name of the Peak | Region | Height | March-May | Sept-Nov | Dec-Feb | June-August |
| Hiunchuli | Annapurna | 6,441m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Singu Chuli | Annapurna | 6,501m | $400 | $200 | $100 | $100 |
| Mera Peak | Khumbu | 6,470m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Kusum Kangaru | Khumbu | 6,367m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Kwangde | Khumbu | 6,011m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Chulu West | Manang | 6,419m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Chulu East | Manang | 6,584m | $400 | $200 | $100 | $100 |
| Island Peak | Khumbu | 6,160m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Pharchamo | Rolwaling | 6,187m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Lobuje/Lobuche | Khumbu | 6,119m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Ramdung | Rolwaling | 5,925m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Pisang Peak | Manang | 6,091m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Khongma-Tse | Khumbu | 5,849m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Naya Kanga | Langtang | 5,844m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
| Paldor Peak | Langtang | 5,896m | $250 | $125 | $70 | $70 |
Royalty for Nepalese Climbers in Nepalese Rupees (NRs)
Group “A” NMA Expedition Peaks
| Name of the Peak | Region | Height | March-May | Sept-Nov | Dec-Feb | June-August |
| Cholatse | Khumbu | 6,440m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Kyazo Ri | Mahalangur | 6,186m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Phari Lapcha | Mahalangur | 6,017m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Nirekha | Mahalangur | 6,159m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Langsisa Ri | Jugal | 6,427m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Ombigaichen | Mahalangur | 6,340m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Bokta | Kanchenjunga | 6,143m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Chekigo | Gaurishankar | 6,257m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Lobuje West | Khumbu | 6,145m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Larkya Peak | Manaslu | 6,249m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| ABI | Mahalangur | 6,097m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Yubra Himal | Langtang | 6,035m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Group “B” NMA Expedition Peaks
| Name of the Peak | Region | Height | March-May | Sept-Nov | Dec-Feb | June-August |
| Hiunchuli | Annapurna | 6,441m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Singu Chuli | Annapurna | 6,501m | 5,000 | 2,500 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Mera Peak | Khumbu | 6,470m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Kusum Kangaru | Khumbu | 6,367m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Kwangde | Khumbu | 6,011m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Chulu West | Manang | 6,419m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Chulu East | Manang | 6,584m | 5,000 | 2,500 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Island Peak | Khumbu | 6,160m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Pharchamo | Rolwaling | 6,187m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Lobuje/Lobuche | Khumbu | 6,119m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Ramdung | Rolwaling | 5,925m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Pisang Peak | Manang | 6,091m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Khongma-Tse | Khumbu | 5,849m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Naya Kanga | Langtang | 5,844m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Paldor Peak | Langtang | 5,896m | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Note: Maximum number of members in one team is 15.
Garbage deposit for all 27 NMA Peaks:
A Garbage Deposit fee of US $500 is necessary payable to the NMA in order to obtain permits for all 27 peaks. So, refunds on the Garbage Deposit shall be as per the NMA provisions.
Seasons:
Some trekking peaks are possible to ascend during winter as well as spring and autumn because of its low altitude and accessibility.
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Definition of Seasons:
The following months are considered as different seasons:
- Spring: March, April, May
- Summer: June, July, August
- Autumn: September, October, November
- Winter: December, January, February.
Preparation:
Preparation to climb a trekking peak is a lot simpler than any expedition. The climbing period for most of trekking peaks rarely exceeds more than a few days; so large amounts of base camp equipment are not usually necessary. The amount of climbing equipment required is a lot less because of its low altitude. In general, preparation for a climbing peak is a little different from preparing for an adventurous trek.
Some major Trekking Itineraries that are possible to combine with Peak Climbing: