Nepal Mountaineering
Association
Climbing rules
(Effective August 6, 1981)
In exercise of the powers conferred by Government
of Nepal, 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
Government of Nepal 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.
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 fees 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. 200,000.00.
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 Government of Nepal 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 Government of Nepal
/Nepal.
Appendix 1
NMA Peaks Appendix-1
Note: All rates effective from 18 September
2002