Mountaineering Updates for 2026/27
Historical mountaineering fee archive — originally published January 2015. The royalty rates in the original report describe the 2015 regulatory change and are not current prices for 2026/27 mountaineering expeditions. The Department of Tourism’s updated royalty schedule, effective 1 September 2025, supersedes important figures in this historical news report.
For the normal Nepal-side Everest route, the current table lists US$15,000 spring, US$7,500 autumn and US$3,750 winter/summer per foreign climber. Manaslu has a separate seasonal royalty category, and other climbing mountains vary by altitude and specific type. Ask the registered expedition agency for a dated mountain-specific fee statement rather than applying a 2015 NMA price to a modern departure.
We are preserving this short post as an archive, so readers can understand the history of Nepal’s mountaineering fee policy without mistaking those old rates for a new government announcement.
| Everest normal route | Current foreign climbing royalty |
|---|---|
| Spring | US$15,000 |
| Autumn | US$7,500 |
| Winter or summer | US$3,750 |
New Year! New News!! Great News!!!
Nepal Mountaineering Association has amended the Royalty structure for mountaineering in Nepal for both foreign and Nepalese climbers. The association has not just made the amendments but has also introduced a significant reduction in the royalty structure compared to the previous structure.
These amendments are made with the vision to encourage more locals as well as foreign climbers to climb the mountain in Nepal and aid in promoting the Nepalese Mountaineering Sector around the world. Moreover, the Mountaineering Royalty has totally been waived to the mountain situated in Mid Western and Far Western Development Region of Nepal for 5 years effective from 16th July 2013 to 15th July 2018. The insurance amount for Sardar, mountain guide, and high altitude walker fund are Rs 15 Lakh, the medical insurance fund is Rs 4 Lakh and the garbage deposit to acquire the climbing permit is USD 250. Kindly refer to the following given table for the new royalty structure.
- Royalty for Foreign Climbers per person in USD (effective from the 1st of January 2015)
| S.No. | Mountain | Spring Season | Autumn Season | Winter/Summer |
| 1 | Everest Normal Route | 11,000 | 5,500 | 2,750 |
| 2 | Everest Other Route | 11,000 | 5,000 | 2,500 |
| 3 | Other MountainsHigher than 8000m. | 1,800 | 900 | 450 |
| 4 | 7501m. – 7999m. | 600 | 300 | 150 |
| 5 | 7000m. – 7500m. | 500 | 250 | 125 |
| 6 | 6501m. – 6999m. | 400 | 200 | 100 |
| 7 | Mt. Amadablam (6812m) | 400 | 400 | 200 |
| 8 | Less than 6500m. | 250 | 125 | 70 |
- Royalty for Nepalese climber per person in Nepalese Rupees (effective from 13th February 2014)
| S.No. | Mountain | Spring Season | Autumn Season | Winter/Summer |
| 1 | Everest Normal Route | 75,000 | 37,500 | 18,250 |
| 2 | Everest Other Route | 60,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 |
| 3 | Other MountainsHigher than 8000m. | 10,000 | 5,000 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 7501m. – 7999m. | 8,000 | 4,000 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 7000m. – 7500m. | 6,000 | 3,000 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 6501m. – 6999m. | 5,000 | 2,500 | 1,250 |
| 7 | Mt. Amadablam (6812m) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 4,000 |
| 8 | Less than 6500m. | 4,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 |
Expedition and Permit FAQs
Is the 2015 US$250 climbing royalty still current?
Not as a general fee for all peaks. Current charges depend on peak, season, permit category and the September 2025 schedule.
Where are Nepal’s latest official royalty tables?
The Department of Tourism publishes the latest mountaineering royalty schedule and related rules.
Is climbing royalty included in commercial expedition prices?
It may be included or excluded depending on the package. Require an itemized quotation.
Related travel planning
For further planning, read our Planning an Everest expedition and Peak-climbing options in Nepal.
