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Climbing
Rules of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Nepal
Mountaineering Association
Climbing rules (Effective August 6, 1981)
In exercise of the powers conferred by Government
of Nepal, Nepal Mountaineering Association has made
the following rules to be observed for the climbing
of the peaks of Nepal Himalaya listed in Appendix
'1'. These rules will come into force at once.
Definition:
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Where applicable definitions for these rules will
be the same as those for Government of Nepal Mountaineering
Expedition Regulations 1979 and its first Amendment
1984.
Permission:-
Any person or mountaineering team desirous of climbing
the peak listed in Appendix '1' must receive permission
from Nepal Mountaineering Association. Application
to climb the peak must be made in the form as prescribed
in Appendix '2'. Permission to climb the peaks will
be granted for a period of one month only. Permission
may be extended, if necessary, for another period
of two weeks. The period of permission granted relates
to time spent for climbing above the base camp. The
trek to and from the base camp is not included. Application
for climbing permit may be made at any time by the
concerned mountaineering team. Permit will be granted
on a first come first serve basis. The right to give
permission to another party for climbing the same
peak during the same period is reserved by Nepal Mountaineering
Association. Nepal Mountaineering Association will
recommend to Immigration Office of Government of Nepal
for obtaining trekking permit of the area to the team
members.
Payment
of fee:-
The climbing fee structure of NMA 18 Trekking Peaks
listed in Appendix "1" is as follows:
Group Size Rate US$ Additional P/P US$
1-4 Persons 350.00 Only
5-8 Persons 350.00 Plus 40.00 (Per person)
9-12 Persons 510.00 Plus 25.00 (Per person)
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 HMG 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 HMG/Nepal.
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