Nepal Waives Permit Fees for 97 Peaks to Boost Far-West TourismFriday, August 15th, 2025
Nepal has removed climbing permit fees for 97 peaks in the remote Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces for the next two years. The plan aims to attract mountaineers, boost local economies, and promote little-known mountains.
The decision, made on July 17, 2025, covers peaks from 5,870 to 7,132 metres—77 in Karnali and 20 in Sudurpaschim. Many of these are “virgin peaks” that have never been climbed, including Saipal (7,030 m), Api (7,132 m), and Api West (7,076 m).
Tourism leaders hope this will bring jobs and income to areas with poor roads and few opportunities.
With climbing fees rising—USD 350 for smaller peaks and USD 15,000 for Everest—this scheme could make the far-west a new hotspot for adventure tourism. Success will depend on better access, infrastructure, and global promotion.
|
S.N |
Name of the Peak |
Province |
Elevation Metre |
|
|
1 |
Pota North |
Karnali |
6182 |
|
|
2 |
Norbu Kang |
Karnali |
6085 |
|
|
3 |
Kanjiroba Main |
Karnali |
6883 |
|
|
4 |
Tripura Hiun Chuli |
Karnali |
6553 |
|
|
5 |
Tso Karpo |
Karnali |
6522 |
|
|
6 |
Lhashamma |
Karnali |
6412 |
|
|
7 |
Shey Shikhar |
Karnali |
6139 |
|
|
8 |
Tso Karpo Khang |
Karnali |
6556 |
|
|
9 |
Khang Tokal |
Karnali |
6294 |
|
|
10 |
Kanjerawa |
Karnali |
6612 |
|
|
11 |
Kagmara |
Karnali |
5978 |
|
|
12 |
Kangfu Gaton Kanta Gaton |
Karnali |
5910 |
|
|
13 |
Dogari Himal |
Karnali |
6536 |
|
|
14 |
Aichyn |
Karnali |
6055 |
|
|
15 |
Ardang |
Karnali |
6034 |
|
|
16 |
Changwathang |
Karnali |
6130 |
|
|
17 |
Bijora Hiun Chuli |
Karnali |
6111 |
|
|
18 |
Dudh Kundali |
Karnali |
6045 |
|
|
19 |
Kasi Dalpha |
Karnali |
6386 |
|
|
20 |
Bhulu Lhasa |
Karnali |
6102 |
|
|
21 |
Kanjiroba North |
Karnali |
6858 |
|
|
22 |
Patrasi |
Karnali |
6450 |
|
|
23 |
Sanctuary Peak |
Karnali |
6207 |
|
|
24 |
Kande Hiun Chuli |
Karnali |
6627 |
|
|
25 |
Sisne |
Karnali |
5911 |
|
|
26 |
Nyalu |
Karnali |
6265 |
|
|
27 |
Palchung I |
Karnali |
6159 |
|
|
28 |
Danfe Shail |
Karnali NC |
6103 |
|
|
29 |
Khung |
Karnali NC |
6024 |
|
|
30 |
Lungchhung |
Karnali NC |
6043 |
|
|
31 |
Mariayang West |
Karnali NC |
6455 |
|
|
32 |
Mariyang |
Karnali NC |
6528 |
|
|
33 |
Swaksa Khang |
Karnali NC |
6405 |
|
|
34 |
Tankya I |
Karnali NC |
6305 |
|
|
35 |
Chandi Himal |
Karnali NC |
6142 |
|
|
36 |
Asajya Tuppa |
Karnali NC |
6265 |
|
|
37 |
Gorakh Himal |
Karnali NC |
6088 |
|
|
38 |
Gorakh Khang |
Karnali NC |
6055 |
|
|
39 |
Changla |
Karnali NC |
6563 |
|
|
40 |
Lachama Chuli |
Karnali NC |
6721 |
|
|
41 |
Lachama North |
Karnali NC |
6628 |
|
|
42 |
Nala Kankar |
Karnali NC |
6062 |
|
|
43 |
Takphu Himal |
Karnali NC |
6395 |
|
|
44 |
Takphu North |
Karnali NC |
6142 |
|
|
45 |
Til Khang |
Karnali NC |
6369 |
|
|
46 |
Yara Chuli |
Karnali NC |
6236 |
|
|
47 |
Changdi |
Karnali NC |
6623 |
|
|
48 |
Kaipuchonam Main |
Karnali NC |
6329 |
|
|
49 |
Kanti East |
Karnali NC |
6516 |
|
|
50 |
Kanti Himal |
Karnali NC |
6850 |
|
|
51 |
Khaptang |
Karnali NC |
5965 |
|
|
52 |
Kogi Khang North |
Karnali NC |
6275 |
|
|
53 |
Kojichwa Chuli |
Karnali NC |
6439 |
|
|
54 |
Kojichwa South |
Karnali NC |
6264 |
|
|
55 |
Mayung Thang Khang |
Karnali NC |
6449 |
|
|
56 |
Takla Khang |
Karnali NC |
6276 |
|
|
57 |
Asajya Tuppa West |
Karnali NC |
6055 |
|
|
58 |
Jyangche |
Karnali NC |
5893 |
|
|
59 |
Chanabolo |
Karnali NC |
5897 |
|
|
60 |
Ghyambu Peak |
Karnali NC |
5870 |
|
|
61 |
Tinje Peak |
Karnali NC |
5984 |
|
|
62 |
Changla Khang |
Karnali NC |
6581 |
|
|
63 |
Changla Khang West |
Karnali NC |
6233 |
|
|
64 |
Changdi East |
Karnali NC |
6328 |
|
|
65 |
Kaipuchonam North West |
Karnali NC |
6218 |
|
|
66 |
Kaipuchonam West |
Karnali NC |
6093 |
|
|
67 |
Kanti Central |
Karnali NC |
6275 |
|
|
68 |
Kogi Khang |
Karnali NC |
6095 |
|
|
69 |
Yolungma Khang |
Karnali NC |
6114 |
|
|
70 |
Palchung II |
Karnali NC |
6025 |
|
|
71 |
Palchung III |
Karnali NC |
6009 |
|
|
72 |
Tankya II |
Karnali NC |
6291 |
|
|
73 |
Tankya III |
Karnali NC |
6261 |
|
|
74 |
Tankya IV |
Karnali NC |
6254 |
|
|
75 |
Firnkof east |
Karnali /Su. Pa. |
6730 |
|
|
76 |
Saipal |
Karnali /Su. Pa. |
7030 |
|
|
77 |
Saipal East |
Karnali /Su. Pa. |
6907 |
|
|
78 |
Dhaulagari |
Su. Pa. |
6638 |
|
|
79 |
Karko |
Su. Pa. |
6015 |
|
|
80 |
Firnkof West |
Su. Pa. |
6745 |
|
|
81 |
Raksha Urai |
Su. Pa. |
6609 |
|
|
82 |
Surma Sarovar North |
Su. Pa. |
6397 |
|
|
83 |
Nampa South |
Su. Pa. |
6180 |
|
|
84 |
Api |
Su. Pa. |
7132 |
|
|
85 |
Api West |
Su. Pa. |
7076 |
|
|
86 |
Nampa |
Su. Pa. |
6729 |
|
|
87 |
Nampa II |
Su. Pa. |
6585 |
|
|
88 |
Lhayul Peak |
Su. Pa. |
6395 |
|
|
89 |
Bobaye Chuli |
Su. Pa. |
6808 |
|
|
90 |
Jethi Bahurani Chuli |
Su. Pa. |
6850 |
|
|
91 |
Rok Kapi (Kap Chuli ) |
Su. Pa. |
6468 |
|
|
92 |
Nampa Chuli |
Su. Pa. |
6611 |
|
|
93 |
Yoko Pahad |
Su. Pa. |
6423 |
|
|
94 |
Gurans |
Su. Pa./NC |
6744 |
|
|
95 |
Yarwa |
Su. Pa./NC |
6644 |
|
|
96 |
Jyachhung |
Su. Pa./NC |
6388 |
|
|
97 |
Lasa |
Su. Pa./NC |
6189 |
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