18 peaks of Nepal have been designated as "Trekking Peaks" and Nepal Mountaineering Association issues permission for climbing expedition with simple formalities. Some of these peaks are easy "walk ups" where as others are technical and sometime can be dangerous. A team of guides, Sherpas, porters, kitchen crews with all kitchen and camping gears are necessary to undertake such expeditions.
Climbing Rules
- Any individual or mountaineering team desirous of climbing the peak must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association.
- 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 . 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.
Climbing Equipments
We provide all camping and kitchen gears that is necessary for an organized expedition. But participants of climbing expedition, apart from regular trekking gears have to be equipped with following climbing gears. Although, there is buying or renting possibilities of these gears in Kathmandu or Pokhara, it is always recommended that you bring them of your best fit from your home. Some climbers have been reported to abandon the trip because the harness is too small or crampons do not fit or are too big for the boots or so on.
- Main ropes/ Fix Ropes (50-200m)
- Ice-Screws and stakes
- Climbing boots with Crampons and Get Ups.
- Ice-axe
- Harness
- Ice-Hammer
- Carabiners
- Water bottle
- Shelve-Saver
