Expedition Essentials

Peak Permits

Scaling the giants of the world requires proper authorization. Here is the comprehensive guide to climbing fees in Nepal, updated for 2026.

Wandering Nepal

· April 18, 2026

Seasonal Price Dynamics — Updated Sep 2025

The Government of Nepal revised all climbing permit fees effective September 1, 2025. Spring commands the highest rates due to demand. Winter and Summer expeditions receive significant reductions to support off-season access. All fees are per person in USD.

Mount Everest

8,848.86m

8000m+

Spring $15,000

Autumn $7,500

Winter $3,750

Kanchenjunga / Lhotse / Makalu

8,516m+

8000m+

Spring $3,000

Autumn $1,500

Winter $750

Manaslu

8,163m

8000m+

Spring $1,500

Autumn $3,000

Winter $1,500

Other 8000m Peaks

8,000m+

8000m+

Spring $3,000

Autumn $1,500

Winter $750

7500m–7999m Peaks

7,501m–7,999m

7000m+

Spring $1,000

Autumn $500

Winter $250

7000m–7500m Peaks

7,001m–7,500m

7000m+

Spring $800

Autumn $400

Winter $200

Ama Dablam & 6500m–6999m Peaks

6,501m–6,999m

6000m+ / Technical

Spring $1,000

Autumn $1,000

Winter $500

NMA Trekking Peaks (Island Peak, Mera Peak, etc.)

≤ 6,500m

Trekking Peaks

Spring $350

Autumn $175

Winter $175

Mountain Expedition	Altitude	Spring Mar – May	Autumn Sep – Nov	Winter Dec – Feb
Mount Everest 8000m+	8,848.86m	$15,000	$7,500	$3,750
Kanchenjunga / Lhotse / Makalu 8000m+	8,516m+	$3,000	$1,500	$750
Manaslu 8000m+	8,163m	$1,500	$3,000	$1,500
Other 8000m Peaks 8000m+	8,000m+	$3,000	$1,500	$750
7500m–7999m Peaks 7000m+	7,501m–7,999m	$1,000	$500	$250
7000m–7500m Peaks 7000m+	7,001m–7,500m	$800	$400	$200
Ama Dablam & 6500m–6999m Peaks 6000m+ / Technical	6,501m–6,999m	$1,000	$1,000	$500
NMA Trekking Peaks (Island Peak, Mera Peak, etc.) Trekking Peaks	≤ 6,500m	$350	$175	$175

* All fees in USD per person. Effective September 1, 2025 (Nepal Department of Tourism). Final peak authorization depends on seasonal window availability.

* All fees in USD per person. Effective September 1, 2025 (Nepal Department of Tourism).

Essential Documentation

In addition to the permit royalty, all expeditions must appoint a government Liaison Officer and pay a refundable garbage deposit. From September 2025, a licensed guide is mandatory for every two climbers on peaks above 8,000m. For Trekking Peaks, applications are handled directly by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).

Department of Tourism NMA Website