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Permit and Garbage Fees

1. Permit / Garbage Fee

The highlights of the latest changed climbing permits (royalty) fees are as :-

The recent adjustments to the climbing permit fees in Nepal include several key changes designed to encourage more mountaineering expeditions while supporting sustainable climbing practices. Here's what climbers and expeditions need to know about the updated fee structure

Seasonal Discounts on Climbing Costs: Climbing costs for mountains in Nepal now feature a 50% discount for autumn expeditions compared to spring. Additionally, there's a 25% discount for expeditions in winter and summer, making off-peak seasons more attractive for climbers.

Expansion of Expedition Team Sizes: The maximum number of participants allowed per expedition has been increased from 12 to 15 members. This change aims to accommodate larger groups and enhance the climbing experience.

Advantages for Individual and Small Groups: The revised fee structure is particularly beneficial for individuals or small-sized groups, offering more flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Royalty Waiver for Selected Peaks: A waiver on climbing royalties has been introduced for a period of 5 years for peaks located in the mid and far western regions of Nepal. This initiative is intended to promote climbing activities in less-explored areas.

Introduction of an Incremental Royalty System: A new incremental royalty system has been implemented, where the royalty fee is now proportional to the number of expedition members. This replaces the previous flat fee per expedition system, making fees more equitable and reflective of the expedition's size.

1. Royalty for Foreign Climber per Person in USD

ID	Mountains	Spring	Autumn
1	Mt. Everest - Normal Route	$ 11,000	$ 5,500
2	Mt. Everest - Other Route	$ 10,000	$ 5,000
3	Other Mountains above 8000m	$ 1,800	$ 800
4	7501m - 7999m	$ 600	$ 300
5	7000m - 7500m	$ 500	$ 250
6	6501m - 6999m	$ 400	$ 200
7	Mt. Amadablam (6812m)	$ 400	$ 400
8	Less than 6500m	$ 250	$ 125

2. Royalty for Nepalese Climber per Person in NPR

ID	Mountains	Spring	Autumn	Winter/Summer
1	Mt. Everest - Normal Route	NPR 75,000	NPR 37,500	NPR 18,250
2	Mt. Everest - Other Route	NPR 60,000	NPR 30,000	NPR 15,000
3	Other Mountains above 8000m	NPR 10,000	NPR 5,000	NPR 2,500
4	7501m - 7999m	NPR 8,000	NPR 4,000	NPR 2,000
5	7000m - 7500m	NPR 6,000	NPR 3,000	NPR 1,500
6	6501m - 6999m	NPR 5,000	NPR 2,500	NPR 1,250
7	Mt. Amadablam (6812m)	NPR 8,000	NPR 8,000	NPR 4,000
8	Less than 6500m	NPR 4,000	NPR 2,000	NPR 1,000