Nepal revised its climbing royalties on 1 September 2025, the first change in a decade. A year on, most published fee tables are still wrong, and the errors run in both directions we have found the Manaslu permit published at everything from $125 to $5,500 for a fee that is actually $3,000. This page lists the current rates by peak…
Ama Dablam is the most photographed mountain in Nepal and, for many climbers, the last serious test before an 8,000-metre peak. At 6,812 metres it is technical, exposed and steep, and the autumn queue on the Yellow Tower is proof of how many people want it. Finding out what it costs is harder than it should be. Six operator websites,…
Island Peak is where most people get their first Himalayan summit. At 6,189 metres, graded PD, reachable on a three-week trip that also takes in Everest Base Camp, it is the accessible end of Nepali climbing. It is also the peak where published costs are least reliable. Guided packages for 2026 run from about $1,800 to over $6,000. That is…
Mera Peak Climbing in Nepal is one of the most sought-after Himalayan adventures for trekkers and beginner climbers worldwide. Rising proudly at 6,476 meters (21,247 ft), Mera Peak is officially the highest trekking peak in Nepal, making it a perfect stepping stone toward bigger Himalayan expeditions such as Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, or even Ama Dablam and Everest. While not…