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Climbing rules
(Effective August 6, 1981) |
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 Himalaya listed in Appendix '1'. These rules will come into force at once.
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.
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.
Payment of fee
A climbing fee of US$ 300.00 will be charted for peaks mentioned under Group A and US $ 150.00 for peaks mentioned under Group B in Appendix '1'. The permission issued will be for a period of one month up to the group of ten persons. An additional amount of US $ 7.50 per person will be charged if the group exceeds more than ten persons. (For extending 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.
Refund
In the event of cancellation of the permission by NMA or the failure of the expedition to materialize due to some other reasons, the feels already paid will not be refunded. 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
To assist the climbing party with recruitment of porters and other staff, control of porters, local purchase of food, etc. And to solve any problem that may arise to the best of his ability.
To report to Nepal Mountaineering Association in case the party spends more than the prescribed time limit in the mountain.
To ensure that the climbers comply with the terms of their permit.
To ensure that the climbers (trekkers) follow the specified route.
To ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
To report to NMA any infringement of the climbing rules
To report any serious incidents to the nearest police post. The Sirder Guide shall be employed from the day the climbing party begins the trek until the trek is finished. The Sirdar/Guide will be provided with the following
facilities:-Minimum daily allowance to be paid as per the rules of His Majesty's Government, Ministry of Tourism, and Civil Aviation.
Food and tent accommodation.
Climbing equipment and necessary clothing if required to go above the base camp.
Insurance:- All employees going above the base camp must be insured for personal accident to the value of Rs. 75,000.00.
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 may be an individual or an organisation 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.
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'. Power to cancel the permit:- NMA may cancel or withdraw the climbing permit any time with or without showing any particular reason. Non-compliance of the regulation:- Where any trekking party acts in contravention to the climbing permit or indulges in acts of unsocial or outrageous behavior contrary to the customs and culture of the people of Nepal , NMA may recommend to HMG to take necessary measures in accordance with the article 37 of Mountaineering Regulations 1979.
Protection of Environment:- Base camp and other camps will be left perfectly c lean at the conclusion of the climb. No foreign materials, such as fix rope, pitons, etc shall be left on the mountain. All rubbish and waste material must be burnt or otherwise disposed off.
Revision of the Regulations:- any article of this regulation may be revised or amended by NMA with prior permission of HMG/Nepal.
Appendix 1
NMA Peaks Appendix-1
Note: All rates effective from 18 September 2002
Group "A" NMA Peaks
S.N. Name of peak Height Region
1. Mt. Cholatse 6440 m. Khumbu
2. Mt. Machermo 6273 m. Mahalangur
3. Mt. Kyazo Ri 6186 m. Mahalangur
4. Mt. Phari Lapcha 6017 m. Mahalangur
5. Mt. Nirekha 6159 m. Mahalangur
6. Mt. Langsisa Ri 6427 m. Jugal
7. Mt. Ombigaichen 6340 m. Mahalangur
8. Mt. Bokta 6143 m. Kanchenjunga
9. Mt. Chekigo 6257 m. Gaurishankar
10. Mt. Lobuje West 6145 m. Khumbu
11. Mt. Larkya Peak 6010 m. Manaslu
12. Mt. ABI 6097 m. Mahalangur
13. Mt. Yubra Himal 6035 m. Langtang Himal
14. Mt. Chhukung Ri 5550 m. Khumbu
15. Mt. Yala Peak 5732 m. Langtang
Fee Structure
for Group "A" NMA Peaks
Royalty for up to seven members: USD 500.00
Royalty for each additional member upto 12 persons: USD 100.00
Group "B" NMA Peaks
S.N. Name of peak Height Region
1. Hiunchuli 6441 m. Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
2. Singu Chuli (Fluted peak) 6501 m. Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
3. Mera peak 6654 m. Khumbu Himal, Sagarmatha
4. Kusum Kangru 6367 m. Khumbu Himal, Sagarmatha
5. Kwangde 6011 m. Khumbu Himal, Sagarmatha
6. Chulu West 6419 m. Manang District, Gandaki
7. Chulu East 6584 m. Manang District, Gandaki
8. Imja Tse ( Island Peak ) 6160 m. Khumbu Himal, Sagarmatha
9. Parchemuche 6187 m. Rolwaling Himal, Janakpur
10. Lobuje 6119 m. Khumbu Himal, Sagarmatha
11. Ramdung 5925 m. Rolwaling Himal, Janakpur
12. Pisang peak 6091 m. Manang District, Gandaki
13. Tharpu Chuli ( Tent Peak ) 5663 m. Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
14. Khongma Tse (Mehra peak) 5849 m. Khumbu Himal, Sagarmatha
15. Ganja La Chuli (Naya kanga) 5844 m. Langtang Himal, Bagmati
16. Pokhalde 5806 m. Khumbu Himal, Sagarmatha
17. Mardi Himal 5587 m. Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
18. Paldor Peak 5896 m. Langtang Himal, Bagmati
Fee Structure for Group "B" NMA Peaks
Royalty for 1-4 members: USD 350.00
Royalty for 5-8 members: USD 350.00 + USD 40.00 per person
Royalty for 9-12 members: USD 510.00 + USD 25.00 per person
Note : Maximum number of members in one team is 12.
Garbage Deposit for all 33 NMA Peaks
A Garbage Deposit fee of USD 250.00 payable to NMA is required to obtain permits for all 33 NMA peaks. Refunds on the Garbage Deposit shall be as per NMA provisions.
Appendix 2
Application for Climbing Permit
To
The General Secretary
Nepal Mountaineering Association
Post Box No. 1435
Kathmandu
Name of the peak.............................................. height...................................
Period for which permit is desired...............................................................
Trekking route.................................................................................................
Climbing route.................................................................................................
Name, nationality and address of the leader of the team:
Full name:
Nationality:
Passport No.:
Home address:
Local address in Kathmandu:
Name, nationality and passport no. of other members in the team:
Name: Nationality: PP #:
Name: Nationality: PP#:
Name: Nationality: PP#:
Name: Nationality: PP#:
Name: Nationality: PP#:
(List may be attached)
Appointed represented in Kathmandu:
Name and organisation or address of Sirdar/Guide to be employed:
Name:
Book #:
Address:
Organisation:
Fee: Climbing permit fee of US$ ..................... is attached. Number of persons:
Dear sir:
I understand the rules of Nepal Mountaineering Association and agree to comply with the rules. Nepal Mountaineering Association will not be responsible for any loss of life, accident or damage to the team members during the course of the expedition. I have the necessary trekking permit issued by the Immigration Department for this trip.
Date: Signature of the Leader of the
Climbing Group
Appendix 3
Nepal Mountaineering Association
Permit #: Date:
Climbing Permit for Trekking Peaks
name of the peak: Height
Climbing period: From To
Trekking route:
Climbing route:
Name, nationality and passport # of the leader of the team granted permit:-
Name:
Naqtionality:
Passport #:
Name, nationality and passport # of the team members (List may be attached):
Name: Nationality: Passport #:
Name: Nationality: Passport#:
Name: Nationality: Passport#:
Name: Nationality: Passport#:
Name: Nationality: Passport#:
Name: Nationality: Passport#:
Name: Nationality: Passport#:
Name of the representative in Kathmandu:
Name of the Sirdar/Guide: Identity card #:
Office of the Sirdar/Guide:
Permission granted for .........persons
Signed
Secretary
Nepal Mountaineering Association
Notes:
Please take your trekking permit from the Central Immigration Office for this expedition.
We would like to request you to send us a detailed report together with photographs of the peak you climbed. This will help us in publishing a guide book in the future.
Appendix 4
Nepal Mountaineering Association
Climbing Permit Report
To
The Secretary
Nepal Mountaineering Association
Post Box # 1435
Kathmandu
Dear Sir:
In accordance with the terms of my climbing permit #............... dated........................, I submit the following report:
Peak climbed: On:
Duration of climbing period:
Result: (if not successful, why?)
Accident or any unusual occurance:
Brief report on the service of the Sirdar/Guide:
Suggestions:
Descriptions of the trek route or trail (100 words):
Name and address: Your sincerely
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