Expedition in Nepal

Mountaineering in Nepal : Mountain expedition in Nepal

The Himalayan Region, NEPAL boasts of having EIGHT OF THE TEN HIGHEST PEAKS IN THE WORLD. The dauntless icy peaks have, since time unmemorable, challenged the minds and bodies of those who dare!

Currently, there are 276 peaks opened for Mountaineering and Peak Climbing, including the highest of them all - Mt. Everest. ECO ADVENTURES OFFER A COMPLETE RANGE OF PEAK CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION SERVICES FOR ALL THE NEPAL AND TIBET HIMALAYAS. Mountaineering Teams can choose to take all or part of our services:

Permit Acquisition - Highland Sherpa Team
Official Formalities - All Transport Requirements
Full Base Camp Support - Customs Clearance and More.

ACCLIMATIZATION TO HIGH ALTITUDES

We are all too aware of the effects that a rarefied atmosphere can have on the human body, so every expedition we operate includes a realistic acclimatization program. Acclimatization takes time and there are no safe shortcuts.

PRIVATE EXPEDITIONS
Any expedition itinerary in this content can be arranged for private groups. You can cut costs with the self-led expedition option. Give us the organizational worries of your own expedition. Going private is an increasingly popular option, which has some distinct advantages:

The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Whether your expedition idea is clear or completely vague, you are welcome to contact us for an initial disc

The Royalty and Size of the Expedition Team Rules effective from 1996 Spring

1. More than one team may be permitted to climb Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) by each separate route in one season.
2. A royalty of US$ 50,000 has been fixed for Sagarmatha for a team consisting of 7 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 by the team willing to scale Sagarmatha by normal South East Ridge route.
3. In All regions including Khumbu, an expedition team can have up to 7 members for the minimum royalty, and 5 more members for the additional royalty
4. The team already permitted to scale Sagarmatha 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.
5. For peaks other than Sagarmatha, the team will have to pay additional 25% of the royalty in US$ Dollars to change the ascent route.
6. 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

Schedule 2 B (Relating to Sub-rule (1) of Rule (5) Royalty (in US Dollars).

Effective from 1992 Autumn

The Ministry of Tourism has fixed the price of the deposit for the management of garbage's by each mountaineering team who tries to climb any peak in Khumbu region are as follows.

he Garbage's are Divided into three Categories.

Disposable in the Khumbu Region which are in scene able and biodegradable

1. Toilet paper
2. Cardboard boxes and paper waste
3. Bamboo baskets and mats
4. Cot

Peaks opened for Nepalese expeditions or joint Nepalese and foreign expeditions with at least three Nepalese members.

Itinerary for Mountaineering Expedition:

This category is similar to challenging treks, however, includes basic mountaineering above the snow line using ice axe, crampons ropes and necessary climbing gears under the supervision and instruction from the climbing leader/guide.
People wanting to do this type of expedition needs psychological and physical stamina plus prior experience is certainly an advantage, but not essential. Minimum 30 days required for the trekking and mountaineering. We have some Himalayas day by day programmes. Please write us of your requirements and we shall forward to you more detail with approximately cost.
The royalty and size of the expedition team : Rules effective from 1996 spring Ascent route of Everest:

(1) South east ridge normal route Royalty of US$ 70,000 has been fixed for Sagarmatha (Everest) for a team consisting of 7 members. The team may include 5 more members provided if pays extra US$ 10,000 for each additional member. The royalty includes trekking fee of the team members. The team members will be granted 3 months visa.

(2) Route south pillar Everest, south west face south west face (Central Pillar) royalty up to 7 members US$ 50,000 and the may include 5 more members provided it pays extra US$ 10,000 for each additional member.

(3) The team already permitted to scale Everest 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.

(4) Garbage deposit US$ 4,000 each team. 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 the team, which will be refunded after the dispatch of garbage from Nepal.