Secure your tourist visa via the Nepalese embassy in your home country or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) or land borders like Kodari. Per 2025 Nepal Immigration updates:
|
Visa Duration |
Fee (USD) |
|
15 days (multiple entry) |
30 |
|
30 days (multiple entry) |
50 |
|
90 days (multiple entry) |
125 |
Extensions at the Department of Immigration (Kathmandu/Pokhara) start at USD 45 for 15 days, plus USD 3/day extra (USD 5/day late fee under 150 days). Bring two passport-sized photos (4.5cm x 3.5cm) and a passport valid 6+ months. We handle pre-expedition logistics for seamless entry.
Optimal windows align with stable weather and cultural festivals: March to May (Spring) for blooming valleys and firm snow bridges, or September to November (Autumn) for crystal-clear skies post-monsoon. Avoid monsoons (June-August) due to avalanches and winter (December-February) for extreme cold, unless acclimating for lower peaks. In 2025, spring Everest expeditions saw record permits amid enhanced safety rules book early for our guided slots!
Nepal’s 8,000m+ icons and hidden gems offer epic challenges. Top 2025 picks, per Nepal Tourism Board trends:
Mt. Everest (8,848.86m): The ultimate South Col ascent (12-16 weeks); spiritual gateway to the roof of the world.
Manaslu (8,163m): Remote circuit (6-8 weeks) with Tibetan border views—autumn favored for fewer crowds.
Annapurna I (8,091m): Technical French Route (8-10 weeks); honors the goddess Annapurna.
Dhaulagiri (8,167m): Cirque traverse (7-9 weeks) for raw isolation.
Kanchenjunga (8,586m): Eastern frontier (10-12 weeks); biodiversity and sacred Yalung Glacier.
Newly Waived Peaks: 97 remote Karnali/Sudurpashchim summits (e.g., Saipal 7,031m)—zero royalties in 2025 for eco-focused explorers.
Our expeditions include puja ceremonies for blessings and acclimatization hikes.
Solo expeditions are banned on all 8,000m peaks in 2025, requiring at least one guide per two climbers (or one per team below 8,000m).
Teaming with Himalaya Sacred Treks and Expeditions is essential for logistics, emergency response (e.g., heli-evac), and compliance solo trekking is also phased out entirely.
Our packages include certified Sherpas, oxygen systems, and cultural immersion for safer, more meaningful climbs.
A climbing permit is a government-issued document authorizing your peak attempt, including royalties and environmental fees mandatory for all expeditions above 5,800m. Apply via the Department of Tourism (for 7,000m+) or NMA (trekking peaks). New 2025 requirements: Submit gear lists, base camp tent details, insurance proofs, and route maps. Validity shortened to 55 days for peaks under 7,000m.
We process yours swiftly, often in 1-2 weeks.
Royalties surged effective September 1, 2025, to fund conservation. Nepali climbers get steep discounts. Key rates for foreign climbers (USD, per person):
|
Peak Category |
Spring |
Autumn |
Summer/Winter |
|
Everest (SE Ridge) |
15,000 |
7,500 |
3,750 |
|
Other 8,000m Peaks (excl. Manaslu) |
3,000 |
1,500 |
750 |
|
Manaslu |
1,500 |
3,000 |
750 |
|
7,501–8,000m |
1,000 |
500 |
250 |
|
7,001–7,500m |
800 |
400 |
200 |
|
6,501–6,999m |
500 |
250 |
200 |
|
Ama Dablam (6,812m) |
1,000 |
1,000 |
500 |
|
<6,500m (waived for 97 remote peaks) |
350 |
175 |
175 |
Nepali rates in NPR are ~1/10th (e.g., Everest Spring: 150,000).
Includes waste deposit (USD 4,000 refundable for Everest). Zero fees for the 97 new Karnali peaks promote remote exploration.
Yes, mandatory and comprehensive for all participants and staff. Covers heli-rescue (USD 100,000+), medical evac, trip cancellation, and high-altitude risks. 2025 updates: Climber insurance must detail expedition coverage; opt-out for guides possible with proof (NPR 8,500 fee otherwise).
Staff minimums: NPR 2M for high-altitude workers, NPR 1.5M for base camp crew.
We recommend Allianz or World Nomads—details in our Terms & Conditions.
A certified Expedition Sirdar (lead guide) with 10+ years on your target mountain heads the team, supported by climbing Sherpas (1:2 ratio on 8,000m+).
If the leader is unavailable (injury/death), the Sirdar assumes command. Our guides conduct daily briefings, rope fixes, and spiritual pujas for harmony.
Pre-base camp: Comfortable teahouses/hotels with Wi-Fi and Nepali/continental meals. At base camp (4,000–5,300m): Heated tents, mess tents, solar showers, and chef-prepared high-carb cuisine (dal bhat, soups). Higher camps: Lightweight tents with down bags. 2025 eco-rule: All waste in biodegradable bags for return.
Varies by peak: 4-6 weeks for 6,000m+ (e.g., Island Peak), 8-12 weeks for 8,000m (Everest includes 2-week acclimatization). 2025 permits allow 55 days max for sub-7,000m.
Factor weather delays , our itineraries include buffer days.
Not required beyond base pay (updated 2025: Sirdar NPR 1,500/day, Sherpa NPR 1,200/day, base workers NPR 1,000/day).
Customary 10-20% of trip cost, pooled at end
reflects Sherpa culture of communal gratitude.
Yes, 4G on approach trails (NTC/Ncell SIMs NPR 500). Base camps: VHF radios, Inmarsat sat-phones (USD 5-10/min), and emerging Starlink. Higher: Garmin inReach for texts. Weather impacts signals; emergency beacons always active.
With preparation, yes, start with guided 6,000m peaks like Mera (6,476m) for acclimatization. 8,000m requires fitness (VO2 max 50+), prior high-altitude experience, and training.
Mandatory guides, no solo 8,000m ascents, and waste recovery to last camp only.
Paragliding descents now permitted with add-on license. Emphasize sustainability—join our zero-trace expeditions.Embark on your sacred summit with us contact Himalaya Sacred Treks and Expeditions for 2025/26 bookings. The mountains await your spirit. Namaste!
