CLIMBING DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

The Nepal Mountaineering Association has had the authority to issue climbing permits for small-scale peaks up to 6500 meters since 1978. Climbing permits for other peaks above 6500 meters can be obtained through the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. All mountaineering permits must be obtained through a travel or trekking company. Individual applications for peak climbing are not allowed. You must complete a bio-data form and send it to Adventure fourteen summit agency in Kathmandu. Before starting on any expedition, you must get a climbing permit. The expedition leader must collect the permit, and each checkpoint must be present. Permit fees are non-refundable once paid in full.

Client Documentation Requirements for Nepal Climbing Permit Applications

To streamline your climbing permit application process for a Nepalese peak, our trekking agency requires the following documentation:

1. Passport Copy: A clear, color copy of your passport.

2. Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs.

3. Personal bio-data:  professional information about an individual.

4. Medical Certificates: A comprehensive medical certificate, confirming your fitness for high-altitude climbing.

5. Insurance: Proof of insurance coverage. Please note, this can be sent to us later.

Travel and medical insurance policies must include the following:

1. Emergency Medical Repatriation

2. Activities that you are undertaking (All adventurous activities that you have booked for yourself)

3. Travel Dates

4. Geographic Region (the country to which you are traveling)

5. Pre-medical history

1: What exactly is travel insurance? Why necessary especially while traveling to the Himalayas?

Travel insurance is a safe option and an efficient method to protect your investment in travel and travel in the event of unforeseen incidents. It is an insurance policy that covers any losses that may occur during your trip. Simply defined, it provides a backup for your prepaid investment in the event of an emergency.

 2: Why necessary especially while traveling to the Himalayas?

Altitude sickness and mild injuries are frequent, particularly in the Himalayas, but in severe cases and extreme weather conditions, you may require emergency evacuation. Evacuation from the Himalayas is expensive, which is why we strongly advise all our travelers and climbers to obtain travel insurance.

 3: What does Travel Insurance cover?

The main objective of travel insurance is to protect you from losses that may occur during your vacation. The two main goals are to save your life through medical evacuation and rescue in an emergency and To reduce financial losses caused by trip cancellations, travel delays, missed flights, lost baggage, and other factors.

4: Deposit Payment

A deposit payment to confirm your booking, will be applied toward the total cost of the permit and expedition fees.

Please ensure all documents are submitted at least 30 days before your intended departure date to allow sufficient time for processing and obtaining the necessary permits.