Peak Climbing Destinations in Nepal

Peak climbing in Nepal has become more popular than before after the establishment of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).

And there are now over 30 trekking peaks in Nepal with more being opened every year.

‘Trekking Peaks’ or Peak Climbing describe mountain peaks under 7,000 meters in height that can be climbed without any prior rope or crampon climbing experience.

Why Peak Climbing in Nepal?

Peak climbing in Nepal offers equally the up close views of the majestic mountains, dazzling scenes and sceneries. It is an opportunity to learn using mountaineering equipments, firsthand and practical experience of coping up with the high altitude challenges and prepare oneself for climbing the higher Himalayas.

Nepal is a paradise for peak climbing adventure and offers lifetime experience to everyone from novice climbers to the veteran mountaineers in this adventure world.

Nepal is not merely blessed with the astonishing natural beauty alone but also with amazing natural wonders. Nepal further has numerous of lofty Himalayan peaks and is home for eight mountains above 8,000 meters out 14 highest in the world.

Required Permits

The list of trekking peaks was extended in 2002 and split into NMA-A and NMA-B lists. All trekking peaks and mountains in Nepal over 5,000 meters require a permit to climb. These vary in cost depending on group size and what category the peak falls under.

For all group A trekking peaks (of which there are 15) permits cost $500 for a group of up to 7 people. For every person over 7 you will have to pay an extra $100.
For all 18 group B trekking peaks permits cost $350 for a group of up to 4 people. It is then an extra $40 per person up to 8 people. For anything above 8 the permit cost is $510 with an extra $25 per person on top.

Permits can be purchased in one day usually through your trekking tour operator. 36% of permit fees go to the Nepalese Government. For all higher peaks you will need to purchase a permit either through the Ministry of Tourism or through TAAN. These permits often take weeks to receive and you will often be required to undertake several interviews.