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Rules of Peak Climbing
1. In exercise of the powers conferred by His Majesty's Government. Nepal Mountaineering Association has made the following rules to be observed for the climbing of the peaks of Nepal Himalayas listed in appendix "1"
2. These rules will come force at once.
3. DEFINITION: Where applicable definitions for these rules will be the same as those for His Majesty's Government, Mountaineering Expedition regulations 1979 and its first Amendment 1984.
4. PERMISSION:
-    Any person or Mountaineering team desirous of climbing the peak listed in Appendix "1" must receive permission from      Nepal Mountaineering Association. Application to climb the peak must be made in the form as prescribed in 

Appendix "2" 
-    Permission to climb the peaks will be granted for a period of one month only.
-    Permission may be extended, if necessary, for another period of two weeks.
-    The period of permission granted relates to time spent for climbing above the base camp. The trek to and from the base 
camp is not included.
-    Application for climbing permit may be made at any time by the concerned Mountaineering team. Permit will be granted on a first come first serve basis.
-    Each climbing party will be given a permit as prescribed in Appendix"3" The right to give permission to another party for climbing the same peak during the same period is reserved by Nepal Mountaineering Association.
-    Nepal Mountaineering Association will recommend to Immigration Office of His Majesty's Government for obtaining trekking permit of the area to the team Members.

APPENDIX "1"
NAME OF THE PEAK                     HEIGHT          REGION                           Zone
01.HIUNCHULI                             6441m        ANNAPURNA HIMAL,           GANDAKI
02.SINGU CHULI (FLUTED PEAK)   6501m        ANNAPURNA HIMAL,           GANDAKI
03.MERA PEAK                           6654m        KHUMBU HIMAL,                 SAGARMATH
04.KUSUM KANGRU                     6367m        KHUMBU HIMAL,                SAGARMATHA
05.KWANGDE                             6011m        KHUMBU HIMAL,                SAGARMATHA
06.CHULU WEST                         6419m        MANANG DISTRICT,         GANDAKI
07.CHULU EAST                         6584m         MANANG DISTRICT,         GANDAKI
08.IMJA TSE (ISLAND PEAK)        160m          KHUMBU HIMAL,              SAGARMATHA
09.PHARCHAMO                          6187m        ROLWALING HIMAL,        JANAKPUR
10.LOBUJE                                 6119m        KHUMBU HIMAL,              SAGARMATHA
11.RAMDUNG                             5929m        ROLWALING HIMAL,        JANAKPUR
12.PISANG                                 6091m        MANANG DISTRICT,        GANDAKI
13.THARPU CHULI (TENT PEAK)    5663m       ANNAPURNA HIMAL,        GANDAKI
14.KHONGMA TSE (MEHRA PEAK) 5849m        KHUMBU HIMAL,              SAGARMATHA
15.GANJA LA CHULI (NAYAKANGA) 5844m        LANGTANG HIMAL,         BAGMATI
16.POKHALDE                              5806m        KHUMBU HIMAL,             SAGARMATHA
17.MARDI HIMAL                          5587m        ANNAPURNA HIMAL,        GANDAKI
18.PALDOR                                5896m         LANGTANG HIMAL,            BAGMATI


5. PAYMENT OF FEE:
A climbing fee for 18 NMA Peaks mentioned in Appendix "1" will be charged as follows.

APPENDIX "2"

Group Size            Rates US$      Additional P/P US$
1-7 Person               500.00              100.00
The rates are subject to change without prior notice.  
 
Garbage charge USD 250 Each Peak (Refundable)
The permit is valid for the period of one month only. The maximum number of person in a group will be 12 pax.
- For extending the permission, an additional 25% charge of the total amount of the initial fee will be made for each extra week.
- The leader or climbing member of the team must collect the permit in person from Nepal Mountaineering Association.
6. REFUND: In the event of can cancellation of the permission by NMA or the failure of the expedition to materialize due to some others reason the fees already paid will not be refunded
7. Every individual or party granted a climbing permit shall be accompanied by a Sirdar/Guide, who must be registered with NMA.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE SIRDAR/GUIDE.  
A.    To Assist the climbing party with recruitment of porters and other staff, control of porters, local purchase of food etc, and to slove any problem
that may arise to the best of his ability.
B.    To report to Nepal Mountaineering Association in case the party spends more than the prescribed time limit in the Mountain.
C.    To ensure that the climbers comply with the terms of their permit.
D.    To ensure that the climbers, (trekkers) follow the specified route.
E.    To ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
F.    To report to NMA any infringement of the climbing rules.
G.    To report any serious incidents to the nearest police post. The Sirdar/Guide shall be employed from the day the climbing party begins the trek until the trek is finished. The Sirdar/Guide will be provide with the following facilities: Majesty's Government, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation.

1.    Minimum daily allowance to be paid as per the rules of His Majesty's Government, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation.
2.    Food and tent accommodation
3.    Climbing equipment and necessary clothing if required to go above base camp.
8. INSURANCE: All employees going above base camp must be insured for personal accident to the value of NRs. 2,00,000/-
9. NOMINATION OF REPRESENTATIVE IN KATHMANDU: Each party granted climbing permit will nominate representative in Kathmandu to act as liaison between NMA and the climbing party. The representative should be an organization registered with NMA. The nominated representative will be responsible for making necessary arrangements for the climbing party in case of accidents or any other unforeseen circumstances.
10. SUBMISSION OF REPORT:  On the conclusion of the climb and on return to Kathmandu the party will submit a report to NMA in the form prescribed in Appendix "4"
11. POWER OF CANCEL THE PERMIT: NMA may cancel or withdraw the climbing permit any time with or without showing any particular reason.
12. NON COMPLIANCE OF THE REGULATION: Where any trekking party acts in contravention to the climbing permit or indulges in acts of unsocial or outrageous behaviour contrary to the customs and culture of the people of Nepal. NMA may recommend to the HMG to take necessary measures in accordance with article 37 of Mountaineering Regulation 1979.
13. PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTS: Base camp and other camps will  be left perfectly clean at the conclusion of the climb. No foreign materials such as fix ropes, pitons etc. shall be left on the mountain. All rubbish and waste material must be burnt or otherwise disposed off.
14. REVISION OF THE REGULATION: Any article of this regulation may be revised or amended by NMA with prior permission of HMG/Nepal.

APPENDIX FORM  s"3" & "4" CAN BE OBTAIN FROM NMA OFFICE AT THE TIME OF REQUEST FOR PEAK PERMIT.

ENTRY FEE FOR NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION:
NAME OF PROTECTED AREAS                 ENTRY FEE (NRs)
01.MANASLU CONSERVATION AREA           2000.00
02.ANNAPURNA CONSERVATION AREA       2000.00
03.KANCHENJUGA CONSERVATION AREA    2000.00
04.LANGTANG NATIONAL PARK                  1000.00
05.SAGARMATHA NATIONAL PARK             1000.00
06.RARA NATIONAL PARK                         1000.00
07.SHEY-PHOKSONDO NATIONAL PARK      1000.00
08.MAKALU BARUN NATIONAL PARK          1000.00
09.KHAPTAD NATIONAL PARK                   1000.00
10.KOSHI TAPPU WILD RESERVE              500.00
11.ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK       500.00
12.ROYAL BARDIA NATIONAL PARK          500.00
13.PARSA WILDLIFE RESERVE                 500.00
14.SUKLA PHANT WILDLIFE RESERVE      500.00
15.DHORPATAN HUNTING RESERVE        500.00
16.SHIVA PURI CONSERVATION PARK     500.00

Trekking Peaks / Climbs (RECOMMENDED PERSONAL GEAR)
FIGURE 8                                  WOOL TROUSERS (or equivalent) 
 CARABINERS (Screwgate & Plain)  * DOWN VEST (or equivalent) 
 CRAMPONS & PROTECTORS  EXTRA INNER GLOVES 
 ICE AXE                                    *OVERMITTS 
 HELMET  SCARF (Fleece) 
 PRUSSIK LOOPS  THICK SOCKS 
 SLEEPING BAG (4-5 season) & MAT  DOUBLE BOOTS  
CLIMBING HARNESS                     *SALOPETTES/BIBS 
CORD (3-5 mm, 20-30 ft.)               *THERMOS (Stainless steel) 

NOTE: We have several fixed departure for trekking peak climbing (Individual/Group joining Basis) during 2010 Seasons. (Autumn/Spring). If you like to depart any particular date, duration & place. Please let us know by email, We'll mention it in this clients chart so that you may find other trekkers who like to join with us in this events. Tour details and a "WHAT'S INCLUDED" bulletin can e-mail to you. Just ask about information & schedule.