Nepal Expedition Permits (DoT)
Expedition permits for Everest, Ama Dablam, and other DoT peaks are issued through licensed Nepali agencies on the Himal Mountaineering Permit System (MEPS). Independent applications are not the usual path. Royalties in the table below are per foreign climber and have been in force since 1 September 2025.
Permit dates, fees, and rules change every year. Always confirm on the official agency or booking site before you apply.
What it covers
Guide / operator required administered by Nepal Department of Tourism for the 2026-27 season.
Linked PeakAtlas3D summits: Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam.
Who needs it
Expedition permits for Everest, Ama Dablam, and other DoT peaks are issued through licensed Nepali agencies on the Himal Mountaineering Permit System (MEPS). Independent applications are not the usual path. Royalties in the table below are per foreign climber and have been in force since 1 September 2025.
Windows
No dated application window is on file — check the official booking page for current availability.
How to apply
Use the official booking link below. PeakAtlas3D does not sell permits. Read the source page for group size, ID, and payment rules before you start an application.
Fees (as stated by the source): Everest normal route: USD 15,000 spring / 7,500 autumn / 3,750 winter-summer. Ama Dablam (6,812 m): USD 1,000 spring (DoT royalty table). Garbage-management deposits are additional.
Source
Official source · Verified 2026-10-26