Are you an adrenaline junkie whose dream is to conquer mountains? Do you have the zeal to climb mountains? Then, Nepal will be an absolute choice for you. If you are a wanderlust, who is willing to trek on remote areas, aspire to get lost inside the pristine condition of nature then Nepal would be a dreamland for you. Home to 8 of 12 Highest Mountains in the World, this place is a heaven for a mountaineer.
There are literally hundreds of mountains of which a certain number of mountains are royalty-free meaning that you could climb without having to pay any kind of fees against authorities. Even if you are a trekker then, you can also give it a try to climb such royalty-free, small, nontechnical mountains which offers less difficulty.
Royalty fees are expensive, if you are willing to go on an expedition of Everest on Spring season then you have to pay USD 11000 only as for royalty fee. For mountains like Kanchenjunga, Lothse you have to pay a royalty of USD 1800.
As Nepal Government has exempt the royalties of some famous mountains, for the novice and first-timers this could be a golden lifetime opportunity to get the feel of conquering the mountain.
Here are the list of 100 % royalties fee free mountains
| SN | Name of Peak / Mountain | Altitude (metre) | District |
| 1. | Api Himal | 7132 m | Darchula |
| 2. | Api West Himal | 7100 m | Darchula |
| 3. | Saipal Himal | 7031 m | Darchula |
| 4. | Saipal East Himal | 6882 m | Darchula |
| 5. | Jethi Bahurani Himal | 6850 m | Darchula |
| 6. | Bobaye Peak | 6808 m | Darchula |
| 7. | Nampa Peak | 6755 m | Darchula |
| 8. | Nampa Peak South | 6580 m | Darchula |
| 9. | Mount Nampa II | 6700 m | Bajhang / Darchula |
| 10. | Mount Nampa III | 6618 m | Bajhang / Darchula |
| 11. | Mount Yokopahar (Nampa 7) | 6401 m | Bajhang / Darchula |
| 12. | Fimkof Himal | 6697 m | Bajhang |
| 13. | Fimkof West Peak | 6645 m | Bajhang |
| 14. | Radsha Urai Peak | 6593 m | Bajhang |
| 15. | Surma-Sarovar North Peak | 6523 m | Bajhang |
| 16. | Mount Rokapi | 5467 m | Bajhang |
| 17. | Mount Korko | 6053 m | Bajhang |
| 18. | Mount Dhaulagiri | 6632 m | Bajhang |
| 19. | Mount Khiuri Khala | 5806 m | Bajhang |
| 20. | Mount Roma | 5407 m | Bajhang |
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation has made a decision that the mountains of height less than 5800 m will be promoted as a trekking peak and royalty fees of these mountains will be waived. These mountains are to be managed by NMA ( Nepal Mountaineering Association)
| SN | Name of Peak / Mountain | Altitude (metre) | District |
| 1. | Tent Peak | 5663 m | Mustang |
| 2. | Mardi Himal | 5587 m | Kaski |
| 3. | Yala Peak | 5732 m | Rasuwa |
| 4. | Chukung Ri | 5550 m | Solukhumbu |
Apart from these Mountains are other mountains whose royalties are partially waived. Below is the list of mountains whose royalties are 75% off.
| SN | Name of Peak / Mountain | Altitude (metre) | District |
| 1. | Gindharva Himal | 6248 m | Kaski |
| 2. | Kang Sar Kang | 7485 m | Kaski |
| 3. | Bhemdang Ri | 6150 m | Rasuwa |
| 4. | Leonpo Gang (Greak White Peak) | 6645 m | Rasuwa |
| 5. | Gyalzen Peak | 6151 m | Rasuwa |
| 6. | Bhairab Takura | 6799 m | Rasuwa |
| 7. | Phurvi Chyachu | 6631 m | Rasuwa |
| 8. | Ohmi Kangn | 6829 m | Rasuwa |
| 9. | Nepal Peak | 6910 m | Taplejung |
| 10. | Kirat Chuli (Tent Peak) | 7365 m | Taplejung |
| 11. | Urknmang | 6151 m | Taplejung |
Extra dose of Information
Experience in Climbing
Though climbing mountain does sound like an arduous task, big risk, challenging, and expensive, however, not all the peaks require you to be an expert and highly experienced climber. There are numbers of small non-technical relatively easy to climb peaks. There is always the first time for everything so for those who do not have the prior experience they could give it a try to these peaks.
Best Time
The best time to go on a trek or peak climbing is mainly in Spring ( May – March ) and Autumn ( September – November ) season. With clear skies and pleasant weather, you will be enticed and energized.
Gears and Equipments
Better clothing and equipment are the most when you are setting off for trek and climbing. As trekking and peak climbing is a daring act with its own challenges you should be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances, therefore, you should be well-equipped with necessary items.
Here are few items listed you give the general idea.
Head Gear
- Hat preferably wool or fleece
- Sun hat & buff scarf
- Head torch(500 lumens)
- Sunglasses (UV Protected)
- Sun Block Cream (SPF 50)
Footwear
- Climbing boots
- Cold weather boots for base camp
- Trainers
- Comfortable sandals
- Lightweight hiking boots
Climbing Equipment
- Ice ax
- Crampons
- Harness
- Carabiners
- Webbing
- Perlon cord
- Ascenders
- Rappel device
- Camping Gear
- Backpack
