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. The maximum number of person
in a group is 12 pax.
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 Government of Nepal, 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.
Every individual or party
granted a climbing permit shall be accompanied by a Sirdar/Guide,
who must be registered with NMA.
