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What's Included
Included
High Altitude Climbing Leader/Sherpa hired from Nepal (request for details)
Rope fixing team of Sherpas hired from Nepal (request for details) according to the composition below.
No of Participants Leader Sherpas
No of Participants
Leader
Sherpas
7 pax 1 3
8-13 pax 1 4
14 - 18 pax 1 5
Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)
Not Included
Government Royalty Fee (revised in Sep 2025) based on the seasonal rates outlined below. Processing...Climbing SeasonRoyalty Fee (USD) per personGovernment NotificationSpring/Summer (April - September)USD 4,000View 2025 DocumentAutumn (October - November)USD 2,000Winter (December - March)USD 1,200WordPress Tables Plugin
Personal climbing Sherpa - USD 12, 833 (includes wages, kit allowance, royalty fee, return flight fares from Nepal, meals in Pakistan, oxygen cyclinders & mask/regulator for climb, accommodation, etc)
Supplemental Oxygen for climbers (3 cylinders recommended) - Prices given below. Processing...Oxygen Cylinders/BottlesBrand NewUsed/Old1 Large 4litres RussianUS$990US$6502 Large 4litres RussianUS$1,980US$1,3003 Large 4litres RussianUS$2,790US$1,9504 Large 4litres RussianUS$3,960US$2,6005 Large 4litres RussianUS$4,950US$3,2506 Large 4litres RussianUS$5,940US$3,900WordPress Tables Plugin
Oxygen set for climber - includes regulator, mask, hoses, carriage to high camps - USD 980
Summit bonus for personal Sherpa of US$ 1500
International airfare
Personal climbing equipment for any 8,000m peak, clothing & sleeping equipment
Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory
Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad
Pakistan visa fee
Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 490 in total
Meals in Islamabad
Extra hotel nights after the climb
Trip cancellation insurance
All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation)
Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure)
Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.