Nepal
mountaineering Association (NMA) is a non governmental and
not profit organization and it is the only national alpine
club of
Nepal.
It was established in November 1, 1975. This association
is working as prime institution for mountain tourism
promotion and mountain environment protection in the
country. The main objectives of the association are : to
familiarity mountains, mountaineering and mountains
activities to provide support to professional climbers and
all those involved in mountaineering to organize mountain
cleaning, Campaigns to coordinate with regional and
international organizations related to 5587m to 6654 m
ranges in the Manang, Annapurna, Langtang and Khumbu area
since 1978. Mera peak (6654m) is the tallest among these
18 peaks while Mardi Himal (5587m) is the lowest in
altitude. There 18 peaks are also known as the NMA
trekking peaks.
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