Bhutan has been open for mountaineering since 1983. All mountain climbing is strictly controlled by the government. Permission for climbing is given only two or three times a year, against climbing fee.

There are 21 peaks over 7000 meters but only a few are open for climbing.

Bhutanese guides and porters follow climbers up to the base camp and climbers have responsibility by themselves for managing the ascent.

Peaks below 6000 meters can be climbed without prior permission in the course of treks.

Bhutan's mountains are not as high as the Nepal Great Himalayas, however Bhutanese Mountains are difficult to climb due to the harsh climatic conditions.