MOUNTAINEERING:

      Mountaineering is another prime attraction of Nepal. The mountains of Nepal have stood as irresistible landmarks for the world’s adventures since Nepal opened its doors to visitors in the 1950. Mountaineering can range from climbing the highest peak of the world to climbing lower peaks. Although by Himalayan standards 33 “trekking peaks” are considered minor peaks, they nonetheless provide snow and ice-climbing, and are technically quite challenging. Mountaineering teams can apply for permit at mountaineering section of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation

      Climbing gears can be bought or rented in Kathmandu. Many of mountaineering and trekking companies also offer packages, where they gear, food, transportation, guides, potter services and also arrange for insurance coverage. It is best to shop around for agencies that have good experience and good track record knowledge of altitude sickness and acclimatization process is a most for every mountaineer. The fatal sickness, also know as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a danger for climbers ascending 3,000 meters and above. Symptoms include headache, loss of appetite and sleeplessness. Immediate descent or evacuation to lower altitude is the best cure.

 Expedition in Nepal Himalayan

S.No.	Name of Mountains	Heights
01	Mt. Everest	8848 Meters
02	Mt. Kanchenjunga	8586 Meters
03	Mt. Lhotse	8516 Meters
04	Mt. Makalu	8463 Meters
05	Mt. Cho - Oyu	8201 Meters
06	Mt. Dhaulagiri	8167 Meters
07	Mt. Manaslu	8163 Meters
08	Mt. Annapurna	8091 Meters
09	Mt. Nuptse	7855 Meters
10	Mt. Pumari	7161 Meters
11	Mt. Baruntse	7129 Meters
12	Mt. Gyajikang	7038 Meters
13	Mt. Ama Dablam	6812 Meters

 

Royalty and Size of Expedition Team
1. More than one team may be permitted to climb Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) by separate routes 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 take back the garbage of the expedition team to their respective countries, after the completion of the expedition. Ministry of Culture, 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 DOLLAR).
Classification For the expedition Including   up to    7 members		For each additional member  exceeding 7 members in expedition
Peaks above 8000m	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 Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has fixed the price of the deposit for the management of garbage by each mountaineering team which tries to climb any peak in Khumbu region. They are as follows:
Name of the peak	Amount
1. Mt. Everest	US$ 4,000or 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 meter	US$ 2,000 or equivalent in convertible foreign currencies

       Rock climbing is another challenging sport for outdoors lovers. Most of the areas for rock climbing are situated towards the north of Kathmandu Valley in the vicinity of the Nagarjun forest and the Shivapuri Watershed and wildlife Reserve. Because one is national park and the other a protected area, trip to these places can be combined with hiking, bird watching and other activities. Nagarjun, 3 kilometers from Kathmandu city can be reached via Balaju near the New Bus Park. Shivapuri, can be reached via Budhanilkantha which is 9 kilometers away from Kathmandu

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