Nepal is the ultimate destination for mountaineers and it has captivated the imagination of mountaineers. Every year thousands of expeditions trudge up the Himalayas. Nothing on earth can beat the exhilaration of scaling any one of these peaks. Whether your goal is a “trekking peak” or one of the 8000 meters “expedition peaks”. Two organizations control climbing expedition in Nepal. The ministry of tourism and civil aviation (MoTCA) is responsible for major expedition and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is responsible for trekking peaks. The rules is the higher the peak, the greater the fee. The rules for mountaineering on major peaks require a minimum of six months advance application to the ministry of tourism and civil aviation for a climbing permit completed application, endorsement of National Alpine Club, of the country organization the expedition. Short biographies of all the members of expedition team (with photograph and signature) map and photograph of the mountain indicating climbing route and approach route map. Permits to climb the 33 trekking peaks are issued by (NMA) Nepal Mountaineering Association on a “first come, first served” basis. It is necessary to appoint a government recognized trekking agency of Nepal as local liaison for the expedition in Kathmandu. You must also employ a guide who is currently registered with NMA, and if any Nepalese are to climb above base camp, you must insure them and supply them with climbing equipment. The trekking agency will look after all the requirement during the expedition. Rules: In exercise of the powers conferred by His Majesty's Government, Nepal Mountaineering Association has made the following rules to be observed for the climbing of the peaks of Nepal Himalaya. These rules will come into force at once.  Definition: Where applicable definitions for these rules will be the same as those for His Majesty's Government Mountaineering Expedition Regulations 1979 and its first Amendment 1984. 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 fees already paid will not be refunded. Every individual or party granted a Sirdar/Guide, who must be registered with NMA, should accompany a climbing permit. 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 Rupees. 200,000.00.  Nomination of representative in Kathmandu: Each party granted climbing permit would nominate representative in Kathmandu to act as liaison between NMA and the climbing party. The representative may be an individual or an organization 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. 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 behaviour contrary to the customs and culture of the people of Nepal, NMA may recommend to His Majesty Government to take necessary measures in accordance with Article 37 of Mountaineering Regulations 1979.  Protection of Environment: Base camp and other camps will be left perfectly clean 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. Note: All rates effective from 18 September 2002