Nepal Parbatiya Praschichen Pratisthan (Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA), which was established on 16 Jestha, 2059 (May 30, 2002), has been renamed as Nepal Mountain Academy.  The academy (NMA) is an independent, not-for-profit mountain research and educational institution. It is an English medium co-educational institution. The promoting team of the academy consists of academicians, researchers, and professionals considerably renowned both at home and outside in the mountain and mountaineering field. The academy location and premises will be at Tutepani (Near Satdobato), Chapagaon Road, Lalitpur  Ring Road.