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NMA Peaks

Peaks, Permits & Fees:

Nepal’s stunning Himalayan peaks attract mountaineers and adventurers from around the world. To climb these majestic mountains, climbers must obtain the appropriate permits, as regulated by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).

This guide explains everything you need to know about NMA Peak Climbing, the required permits, associated fees, and how to navigate the process.

What is the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)?

Aspect Detail
Full Name Nepal Mountaineering Association
Established 1973
Role Regulates and facilitates mountaineering activities in Nepal
Peak Classification Manages 33 “trekking peaks” (also known as NMA Peaks)
Authority Works under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation

NMA’s primary responsibilities include:

  • Issuing climbing permits for designated trekking peaks
  • Promoting mountaineering safety standards
  • Supporting local communities and environmental conservation
  • Training and certifying mountain guides

Key Distinction: NMA manages trekking peaks (33 peaks). For 8,000m peaks (Everest, , etc.), permits are issued by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, not NMA.

NMA Peaks: What You Need to Know:
NMA categorizes 33 peaks as “trekking peaks” – mountains that are technically less demanding than major 8,000m expeditions but still require mountaineering skills and permits.

Characteristics of NMA Peaks

Feature Description
Altitude Range Approximately 5,500m – 6,800m
Difficulty Beginner to intermediate mountaineering
Technical Requirements Basic glacier travel, crampon use, fixed rope ascension
Best For First-time high-altitude climbers, training for higher peaks
Popular Examples Island Peak (6,189m), Mera Peak (6,476m), Lobuche East (6,119m)

Popular NMA Peaks & Their Altitudes:

Peak Name Altitude Region Difficulty
Mera Peak 6,476m Khumbu Moderate
Island Peak (Imja Tse) 6,189m Khumbu Moderate
Lobuche East 6,119m Khumbu Moderate
Pisang Peak 6,091m Annapurna Moderate
Chulu West 6,419m Annapurna Moderate-Advanced
Yala Peak 5,500m Langtang Easy-Moderate
Kyajo Ri 6,186m Khumbu Advanced
Pokalde Peak 5,806m Khumbu Easy-Moderate

For Foreign Climbers in USD ($)

S. No. NMA Peak Height Himalayan Range Spring (March–May) Autumn (Sept–Nov) Winter (Dec–Feb) Summer (June–August)
1Chulu East6,584mDamodarUSD 500USD 250USD 200USD 200
2Chulu West6,419mDamodarUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
3Ganja-la Chuli (Naya Kanga)5,863mLangtang HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
4Hiun Chuli6,434mAnnapurnaUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
5Imja Tse (Island Peak)6,165mKhumbu HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
6Khongma Tse (Mehra Peak)5,849mKhumbu HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
7Kusum Kanguru6,360mKhumbu HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
8Kwangde6,086mRolwaling HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
9Lobuje East6,119mKhumbu HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
10Mera Peak6,470mKhumbu HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
11Mt. ABI6,043mMahalangurUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
12Mt. Bokta6,114mKanchenjungaUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
13Mt. Chekigo6,121mGaurishankarUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
14Mt. Chola Tse6,440mKhumbuUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
15Mt. Kyazo Ri6,186mMahalangurUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
16Mt. Langsisa Ri6,412mJugalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
17Mt. Larkya Peak6,416mManasluUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
18Mt. Lobuje West6,135mKhumbu HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
19Mt. Nirekha6,159mMahalangurUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
20Mt. Ombigaichen6,340mMahalangurUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
21Mt. Phari Lapcha6,017mMahalangurUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
22Mt. Yubra Himal6,048mLangtang HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
23Paldor Peak5,903mGanesh HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
24Pharchamo6,279mRolwaling HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
25Pisang Peak6,091mDamodarUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
26Ramdong Go5,900mRolwaling HimalUSD 350USD 175USD 175USD 175
27Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak)6,501mAnnapurna HimalUSD 500USD 250USD 200USD 200

For Nepali Climbers in NPR.

S. No. NMA Peak Height Himalayan Range Spring (Mar–May) Autumn (Sep–Nov) Winter (Dec–Feb) Summer (Jun–Aug)
1 Chulu East 6,584m Damodar 25000 12500 6250 6250
2 Chulu West 6,419m Damodar 20000 10000 5000 5000
3 Ganja-la Chuli (Naya Kanga) 5,863m Langtang Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
4 Hiun Chuli 6,434m Annapurna 20000 10000 5000 5000
5 Imja Tse (Island Peak) 6,165m Khumbu Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
6 Khongma Tse (Mehra Peak) 5,849m Khumbu Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
7 Kusum Kanguru 6,360m Khumbu Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
8 Kwangde 6,086m Rolwaling Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
9 Lobuje East 6,119m Khumbu Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
10 Mera Peak 6,470m Khumbu Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
11 Mt. ABI 6,043m Mahalangur 20000 10000 5000 5000
12 Mt. Bokta 6,114m Kanchenjunga 20000 10000 5000 5000
13 Mt. Chekigo 6,121m Gaurishankar 20000 10000 5000 5000
14 Mt. Chola Tse 6,440m Khumbu 20000 10000 5000 5000
15 Mt. Kyazo Ri 6,186m Mahalangur 20000 10000 5000 5000
16 Mt. Langsisa Ri 6,412m Jugal 20000 10000 5000 5000
17 Mt. Larkya Peak 6,416m Manaslu 20000 10000 5000 5000
18 Mt. Lobuje West 6,135m Khumbu Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
19 Mt. Nirekha 6,159m Mahalangur 20000 10000 5000 5000
20 Mt. Ombigaichen 6,340m Mahalangur 20000 10000 5000 5000
21 Mt. Phari Lapcha 6,017m Mahalangur 20000 10000 5000 5000
22 Mt. Yubra Himal 6,048m Langtang Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
23 Paldor Peak 5,903m Ganesh Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
24 Pharchamo 6,279m Rolwaling Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
25 Pisang Peak 6,091m Damodar 20000 10000 5000 5000
26 Ramdong Go 5,900m Rolwaling Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000
27 Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak) 6,501m Annapurna Himal 20000 10000 5000 5000