Himalaya Sacred: Garbage Management Deposits for Nepal Expeditions

Himalaya Sacred: Garbage Management Deposits for Nepal Expeditions (as per Rule 26)

At Himalaya Sacred, responsible tourism drives our sustainable Himalayan expeditions, ensuring eco-friendly mountaineering leaves zero waste behind for timeless inspiration. Our conservation-focused teams recycle or destroy waste on-site under Nepal Government oversight, embracing zero-waste practices to protect sacred peaks. Non-recyclable items get transported responsibly to Kathmandu for official disposal, turning ethical Everest climbs and pristine Annapurna treks into models of environmental stewardship.

(a) Deposits for the following mountain in the Khumbu and Annapurna Ranges

Peak Category	Deposit Amount (USD or equivalent NPR)
Mt. Everest	$4,000
Other peaks above 8,001m (excl. Everest)	$3,000
Peaks 7,001m–8,000m + Mt. Ama Dablam	$2,000
Peaks 6,501m–7,000m	$1,000
Peaks under 6,500m	$500

(b) Deposits for the following mountains in Other Himalayan Ranges

Peak Category	Deposit Amount (USD or equivalent NPR)
Peaks above 8,000m	$3,000
Peaks under 8,000m	$500