Climbing in different peaks of Nepal.

Different mountains have various levels of difficulty. All of our climbs follow the standard and easiest route on every mountain. This gives us a better chance to reach the top. Our guides always pick safe routes and know the signs of danger. We give all our clients time to acclimate and if the altitude begins to effect anyone we know how to react. Good physical shape is needed for these climbs but no climbing experience is needed. We urge all clients to follow an exercise routine before coming to Nepal.

(I) Trekking peaks: smaller and easier 
(II) Climbing peaks: higher and challenging including Everest
(I) Trekking peaks: smaller and easier, here are the most popular climbs we offer: 

Mera Peak-6,476 m ( 21,247 ft): Mera Peak is one of the highest trekking peaks in Nepal. It is also an easier climb than most others. It is located south of Everest in the Hinku valley. We follow the standard route up the North Face . The climb itself takes 3 – 4 days including 2 nights at base camp depending on weather. Though the climb is not technically difficult good physical condition is a must. It takes 6 days to trek to base camp from Lukla and 6 days to trek back. Give yourself at least three weeks in Nepal if you want to climb Mera Peak. 

Island Peak-6,189 m (20,305 ft): The name Island peak comes from the fact that the peak looks like a island surrounded by ice. We climb Island peak via the South-East flank on a pretty straight forward climb. There are amazing views of Everest as well as the entire Khumbu region. This climb is reached with the Everest base camp trek and takes around 6-7 days to get to base camp from Lukla. The climb requires good physical condition. 

Tharpu Chuli- 5,500 m (18, 045 m): This mountain is often called Tent Peak due to it’s tent like shape. This beautiful mountain is situated in the middle of the Annapurna Sanctuary. We follow the North-West ridge to a high camp and the next day follow the same ridge to the top. The trek to base camp from Pokhara takes an average of at least 5 days. So the entire trip can take 2 to 3 weeks. 

There are many other trekking peaks that can be climbed such as Mardi Himal, the Chulus, Hiunchuli, and Ganesh Himal. We can guide any of the trekking peaks you wish. 

Clothing and Equipment: Having the proper clothing and equipment is a must for all of our climbing trips. Some gear is available for rent in Kathmandu such as double boots, crampons, and ice axes. But sizes and availability of this gear varies so it could be in your best interest to get all the gear before you come. We will provide you an equipment list once you have decided on what trip you would like.

Our guides are experienced mountain climbers who have explored many of the peaks in Nepal. They will teach you the fundamentals of mountaineering and safe glacier travel. They are trained in 1st aid and know how to spot altitude sickness. They are also friendly and eager to show you their culture. 

If you are a professional climber who needs assistance for a climb please contact us. We can make sure everything runs smoothly and organized. We can also deal with the often complicated permit process. So please let us handle your next climbing expedition. 

Trekking Peaks
We can organize expeditions on any of the summits listed here-after, providing mountain guides and other staff, who have been there and know the routes; according to the destination of your choice, we'll send you detailed route information, as well as recommendations on technical equipment and the capacities required.

The list of "Trekking Peaks" which opened for trekking groups with permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association:

18 Peaks are opened for trekking groups with permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)

Appendix "1"

Peak Fee:
The fees are as follows:

The fees will be applicable from 1st. Jan, 2001 onwards.

(II) Climbing peaks: higher and challenging including Everest
Climbing in the Nepal Himalaya:
Expeditions to any of the highest mountains of Nepal, including all those ranging in between 7,000 and 8,000m. requires long-term planning and through organization. Therefore, we do not wish to overload this site with an itinerary of all the mountains & particular information; on request and considering how often change in the regulation arise, we'll supply you with all the latest route information and planning requirements.

However we have enclosed some of the pretty famous on charts:

Over 8,000 m. Mountains for expedition.

Between 7,000 m. to 8,000 m. Mountain to climb.

Rules of climbing:

A. Asking for climbing permission: The following documents have to be sent to the Ministry of ourism, Mountaineering Division, Katmandu, Nepal.

Since climbing permission is granted on 'first come first serve' basis, it is therefore necessary to enlist the expedition's name for the particular mountain for the particular season of the year. The listing is made when the completed application form with all documents are received by the Ministry of Tourism. Incase all documents mentioned above cannot be submitted at a time, booking is possible with only the completed application by the expedition leader.
No fee is required to enlist the expedition's name.
 
B. Expedition with Eco Trek: Eco Trek or Eco Trekking & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is a respected and Government registered trekking company in Nepal. Eco Trek can do all the necessary work for the climbing permission as your local expedition operator or local contactor as per mountaineering Expedition Regulations.

C. Climbing Permit fee (royalty): The leader of the expedition team or its agent is required to compulsorily pay the full amount of climbing permit fee (Royalty) within TWO MONTHS of the date of permission. Incase of Failure of the payment of royalty within two months such permission may be CANCELLED. The payment can be sent to Eco Trek’s bank account by any means of money transfer.

D. Preparation In Nepal for Expedition:
Import of foods and equipment:- Invoices and airway bill or bill of lading (four copies each) have to be submitted to the Ministry of Tourism for import license and customs clearance for the import of expedition foods and equipment to Nepal. CIF Katmandu value is to be clearly mentioned in the invoice.

Communication Equipment:- As Walkie-talkies, Transceiver (Wireless) sets and other communication equipment are controlled articles in Nepal. Please declare these articles in the customs office (at entry point) that you wish to bring into Nepal for use during climbing period.

Such equipments have to be collected from the customs office by receiving permission letter from the Ministry of communication.

For the clearance of the equipment completed application form and invoice with catalogue or specifications (four copies each) should be submitted to the Ministry of Tourism (Eco Trek ) which are latter to be sent to other concerned government offices.

E. Filming or Documentary: Permission is required for filming or documentary. The Ministry of Communication must be contacted any time for queries about filming in Nepal. Please let us know we will take care of every thing here in Nepal.

F. The Royalty and size of the Expedition team "Rules effective from 1996 Spring": More than one team maybe permitted to climb Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) by each separate route in one season. A royalty of US $ 50,000 has been fixed for Sagarmatha for a team consisting of 5 members. The team may include 5 more members provided if it pays extra US $ 10,000 for each additional member. The royalty includes trekking fee of the team members. The team members will be granted three months visas. Additional US $ 20,000 will have to be paid the team willing to scale Sagarmatha by normal South East Ridge route.

In all regions including Khumbu, an expedition team can have up to 5 members for the minimum royalty, and 5 more members for the additional royalty.

The team already permitted to scale Sagarmath will have to pay US $ 10,000 if it intends to change the ascent route. It will have to pay additional US $ 20,000 if it intends to change the ascent route to normal South East Ridge route.

For peak other than Sagarmatha, the team will have to pay additional 25% of the royalty in US $ to change the ascent route.

Expedition team must complete all necessary administrative formalities and procedures in order to send back the garbage of the expedition team to their respective countries, after the completion of the expedition. Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation will take necessary monetary deposit from them, which will be refunded after the dispatch of garbage from Nepal.

"Effective from 1992" the Ministry of Tourism has fixed the price of the deposit for the management of Garbage's by each mountaineering team who tries to clim any peak in Khumbu region are as follows;

• Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) US $ 4,000 or equivalent (Rs)
• Other peaks above 8000 meter US $ 3000 or equivalent (Rs)
• All peaks less than 8000 meters US $ 2000 or equivalent (Rs)