Regd. No. 269034/078/079 | PAN No. 610067756
Last updated: October 2026
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What Is Mountaineering Royalty?
Mountaineering royalty is the fee the Government of Nepal charges for permission to climb a Nepalese peak. It is paid to the Department of Tourism for each climber, and the amount depends on the height of the mountain, the route, and the season you climb in.
The rates below apply to foreign climbers and have been in effect since 1 September 2025. All royalty is paid in US dollars. Your trip quote shows whether the royalty is included in your package price or charged separately. As explained in our Terms and Conditions, climbing permit costs cannot be refunded once they have been paid.
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Climbing Seasons
Royalty is lower in the quieter seasons. The government groups the year like this:
• Spring: March to May
• Summer (monsoon): June to August
• Autumn: September to November
• Winter: December to February
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Royalty Fees for Foreign Climbers
All amounts are per person, in US dollars.
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Mountain
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Spring
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Autumn
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Winter & Summer
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Mt. Everest (Normal Route)
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US$15,000
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US$7,500
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US$3,750
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Mt. Everest (Other Routes)
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US$10,000
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US$5,000
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US$2,500
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8,000 m peaks, except Everest and Manaslu
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US$3,000
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US$1,500
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US$750
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Mt. Manaslu
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US$1,500
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US$3,000
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US$1,500
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7,501 m to 8,000 m
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US$1,000
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US$500
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US$250
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7,001 m to 7,500 m
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US$800
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US$400
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US$200
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6,501 m to 7,000 m
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US$500
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US$250
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US$200
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Mt. Ama Dablam
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US$1,000
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US$1,000
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US$500
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6,500 m and below
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US$350
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US$175
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US$175
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Mt. Manaslu is the one peak where autumn costs more than spring, because autumn is its main climbing season. Source: Department of Tourism, Government of Nepal.
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Garbage Management Deposit
To help keep the mountains clean, the government requires every expedition team to pay a garbage management deposit before the climb. The amount is set per team, not per person, and depends on the height of the mountain. For peaks in the Khumbu and Annapurna ranges, the amounts are:
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Mountain height
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Deposit per team
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Mt. Everest
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US$4,000
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Other peaks above 8,000 m
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US$3,000
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7,001 m to 8,000 m, and Ama Dablam
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US$2,000
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6,501 m to 7,000 m
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US$1,000
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6,500 m and below
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US$500
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For mountains in other Himalayan ranges, the deposit is US$3,000 for peaks above 8,000 m and US$500 for peaks below 8,000 m. Deposits can also be paid in Nepalese rupees at the equivalent value.
In the past, the deposit was returned once the team brought its waste back and handed it to the authorities. For Everest, the government announced in December 2025 that it plans to replace this refundable deposit with a non-refundable clean-up fee of a similar amount, to fund waste monitoring on the mountain. The arrangement that applies can depend on your season, so we confirm the exact amount and conditions with you when you book. Our guides and staff follow the government’s waste rules on every expedition.
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Permit Fees
Royalty is the main climbing permit fee, but a few other permits and fees may apply depending on your trip. ACE applies for all of them on your behalf, and your quote lists exactly which ones are included.
• Climbing permit: issued by the Department of Tourism once your royalty is paid and your documents are approved. We will ask you for your passport details and recent photographs for the application.
• NMA trekking peaks: peaks managed by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, such as Island Peak and Mera Peak, have their own permit fees instead of the royalty table above.
• Restricted area permits: some regions, such as Manaslu and Upper Mustang, need a special permit in addition to your climbing permit.
• Park and conservation area fees: entry fees apply in protected areas such as Sagarmatha National Park.
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Liaison Officers, Nepali Climbers & Insurance
Our blog explains these topics in more detail:
• Liaison officers: who they are, when one is required, and what they do at base camp
• Royalty for Nepali climbers: the separate fee structure for Nepali citizens
• Insurance provisions: the insurance rules for guides, staff, and expedition members
Read our guide: Mountaineering Royalty, Liaison Officers & Insurance Provisions
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Please Note
Royalty rates, garbage deposits, and permit rules are set by the Government of Nepal and can change without notice. The figures on this page reflect the rules at the time of writing. Before you book, we will confirm the exact fees that apply to your mountain, route, and season.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about royalty or permit fees, please reach out to us:
PHONE / WHATSAPP
+977 9843314253
EMAIL
info@alpinistclimberexpeditions.com
WEBSITE
https://alpinistclimberexpeditions.com
