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CLIMBING
RULES (NMA)
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:
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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"
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Permission to
climb the peaks will be granted for a period of one month
only.
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Permission
may be extended, if necessary, for another period of two
weeks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nepal
Mountaineering Association will recommend to Immigration
Office of His Majesty's Government for obtaining trekking
permit of the area to the team Members.
5. PAYMENT OF
FEE:
A climbing fee for 18 NMA Peaks mentioned in Appendix
"1" will be charged as follows.
| Group
Size
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Rates
US$
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Additional P/P
US$
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| 1-4 Persons |
350.00 |
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5-8 Persons |
350.00
Plus |
40.00 (Per Person) |
|
9-12 persons |
510.00
Plus |
25.00 (Per Person) |
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.
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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.
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To report to
Nepal Mountaineering Association in case the party spends more
than the prescribed time limit in the Mountain.
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To ensure
that the climbers comply with the terms of their permit.
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To ensure
that the climbers, (trekkers) follow the specified route.
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To ensure
proper disposal of waste materials.
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To report to
NMA any infringement of the climbing rules.
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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.
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Minimum daily
allowance to be paid as per the rules of His Majesty's
Government, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation.
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Food and tent
accommodation
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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 "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) 6160m 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
APPENDIX
FORM "2" "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)
*GLACIER GLASSES
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