These treks are for those in search of a greater challenge. You must have had extensive outdoor experience and in selecting this type of expedition, know that you are fit and have maintained this fitness over a period of time. It is necessary to have basic technical experience and gaining experience with rope work (example: rock climbing gym) could be an advantage. These treks could involve altitudes up to 7000 metres, with the inclusion of some mountaineering activity. We can provide pre-trek training for the mountaineering component. Not for the beginner!

NOTE: Some of these expeditions require expensive permits see notes below.

(Climbing Fees, Charges and Information :)

Nepal Mountaineering Expedition:
This category is similar to challenging treks, however, includes basic mountaineering above the snow line using ice axe, crampons ropes and necessary climbing gears under the supervision and instruction from the climbing leader/ guide.

People wanting to do this type of expedition needs psychological and physical stamina plus prior experience is certainly an advantage, but not essential. Minimum 30 days required for the trekking and mountaineering. We have some Himalayas day programs. Please write us for your requirements and we small forward to you more detail with approximately cost.

The royalty and size of the expedition team Rules effective from 1996 spring Ascent route of Everest: 

01: South East Ridge normal route Royalty of U S $ 70,000 has been fixed for Sagarmatha (Everest) for of team consisting of 7 members. The team may include 5 more members provided if pays extra U S $ 10,000 for each additional member. The team members will be granted 3 months visa.

02 : Route south pillar Everest south west face south west face (Central Pillar) royalty up to 7 members Us$ 50,000 and the may include 5 more member provided it pays extra Us$ 10,000 for each additional member.

03: The team already permitted to scale Everest will have to pay us$ 10,000 if it intends to change the ascent route. It will have to pay additional U S $ 20,000 if it intends to change the ascent route to normal south East Ridge route.

04: Garbage deposits U S $ 4,000 each team. Expedition team must complete all necessary administrative formalities and procedures in order to send back the garbage of the expedition team to their respective countries after the completion of the expedition ministry of Tourism & Civil- aviation will take necessary monetary deposit from the team which will be refunded after the dispatch of garbage from Nepal. Classification of peaks for the expedition including up to 7 members provided it pays each additional member.

CLIMBING FEES:  

Group 'A' Peaks/ Group 'B' Peaks: Peak permits fee for up to 4 pax is US$ 350.00 and additional fee is US$ 40.00 for up to 7 pax and US$ 40.00 +25.00 up to 15 pax.

Group 'B' Peaks:

All Peak Climbing and Mountaineering Trips have to be accompanied by a qualified and licensed Mountaineering Guide. This is an additional cost of US$300 - 500 per group  

PERMISSION EXTENTION:
For extending the permission, an additional 25% charge of the total amount of the initial fee will be made for each extra week.

REFUND:
In the event of cancellation of the permission by "Nepal Mountaineering Association" or the failure of the expedition to materialise due to some others reason, the fees already paid will not be refunded from NMA.

PERMIT APPLICATION:
You should apply for your permit through Alps Adventure Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd. & you should have climbing guide otherwise permit is not issued. Our trekking agency provides qualified & trained climbing guides to take non-climbers for convenience, safety & expected successes. By Himalayan standards these are considered minor peaks, but in fact some of them provide relatively challenging snow and ice climbing of high standard.

For Peak Climbing, you do not have previous experience however the climbing team needs to be prepared mentally as well as physically for the adventurous expeditions. All mountaineering trips are run with professional mountain Guides & Sherpas. 

While you are in Nepal to enjoy trekking with Alps Adventure  will take care of you.