Mountaineering Royalty
The Government of Nepal charges mountaineering royalty fees for all officially permitted climbing peaks. These fees vary depending on the mountain, season, and peak category, and are payable before a climbing permit is issued. The royalty collected helps support mountain management, conservation, tourism development, and administrative services. Below is the current schedule of royalty fees for Nepal's major mountaineering peaks.
Royalty Fees for Major Peaks
| Peak | Altitude | Spring (Mar–May) | Autumn (Sep–Nov) | Winter/Summer (Dec–Feb & Jun–Aug) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Everest | 8,848.86m | US$15,000 | US$7,500 | US$3,750 |
| Mt. Kanchenjunga | 8,586m | US$3,000 | US$1,500 | US$750 |
| Mt. Lhotse | 8,516m | US$3,000 | US$1,500 | US$750 |
| Mt. Makalu | 8,485m | US$3,000 | US$1,500 | US$750 |
| Mt. Cho Oyu | 8,188m | US$3,000 | US$1,500 | US$750 |
| Mt. Dhaulagiri I | 8,167m | US$3,000 | US$1,500 | US$750 |
| Mt. Manaslu | 8,163m | US$1,500 | US$3,000 | US$1,500 |
| Mt. Annapurna I | 8,091m | US$3,000 | US$1,500 | US$750 |
Autumn climbers often receive reduced royalty fees, and winter or monsoon discounts may apply.