The Permit is valid for the period of one month only. the maximum number of persons in a group will be 12.
** For extending the permission, an additional 25% charge of the total amount of the initial fee will be made for each extra week.
** The leader or climbing member of the team must collect the permit in person from Nepal Mountaineering Association.

6. Refund: In the event of a cancellation of the permission by NMA or the failure of the expedition to materialise due to some other reason the fees already paid will not be refunded.

7. Every individual or party granted a climbing permit shall be accompanied by a Sirdar / Guide, who must be registered with the NMA.
Functions and Duties of the Sirdar / Guide
a) To Assist the climbing party with recruitment of porters and other staff, control of porters, local purchase of food etc and to solve any problem that may arise to the best of his ability.
b) To report to Nepal Mountaineering Association in case the party spends more than the prescribed time timit in the Mountain.
c) To ensure that climbers comply with the terms of their permit.
d) To ensure that the climbers (trekkers) follow the specified route.
e) To ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
f) To report to NMA any infringement of the climbing rules.