Peak Climbing in Nepal

Peak Climbing in Nepal

Nepal is the world’s best destination for expedition and peak climbing. Nepal is home to eight of the world's 14 highest peaks over 8000m including Mt. Everest (8850m),  Kanchanjunga (8586m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8163m) Annapurna (8091m) along with thousands of other peaks that are above 5500m and less than 8000m.

Peak Climbing in Nepal is a fascinating dream for many mountain climbers. Peak climbing normally means climbing peaks that are above 5500m and below 7000m. Nepal has opened around 1310 peaks that are above 5500m for peak climbing.  Some of these smaller peaks or so called ‘trekking peaks’ are governed by Nepal Mountaineering Association, a private body entrusted to promote mountaineering and preserve mountain environment. Among them 33 peaks have been categorized by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) as ‘A’ and ‘B’ peaks. The climbing permit for these 33 peaks is issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association and the rest issued by the government.

Trekking peaks’ or ‘Climbing Peaks’ are smaller peaks than expedition peaks. To climb peaks you will need to have basic mountaineering skills like using ice axes, walking on crampons, utilizing rope techniques, glacier walking, rock climbing etc. With a team of experienced Sherpas and guides, these mountains can be climbed by both experienced as well as novice climbers. These peaks are especially suitable for those who do not have longer time and limited physical ability but still interested in climbing and experiencing mountain expedition.

As the name sounds, climbing trekking peaks will also involve trekking letting you have the experience of trekking and climbing at the same time.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition has been organizing peak climbing successfully for many years with experienced Sirdars and climbing Sherpa guides. Whether you are a beginner or a professional climber, we can help you achieve your dream of reaching the summit. Peak climbing can be done either on an individual or group basis. We arrange all the logistics from climbing equipment to arranging climbing permits from Nepal Mountaineering Association and concerned government department. The best season for Peak Climbing in Nepal is either in spring (March, April and May) or in autumn (September, October and November). 

Below is the list of NMA climbing peaks categorized as A, B and Others. (Note: ‘A’ and ‘B’ peaks will require climbing permits while ‘Others’ peaks do not.)



::: Group A Peaks :::
 

S.N.

Name of the Peak

Location

Trip Type

Duration

Elevation

Grade

1. 

Mt. Cholatse Peak

Khumbu Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

18 Days

6440m.

Challenging

2.

Mt. Labuche West

Khumbu Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

22 Days

6145m.

Challenging

3.

Mt. Kyazo Ri

Mahalangur

Camping

27 Days

6186m.

Challenging

4.

Mt. Phari Lapcha

Mahalangur

Camping

19 Days

6017m.

Challenging

5.

Mt. Nirekha

Mahalangur

Camping

25 Days

6159m.

Challenging

6.

Mt. Ombigaichen Peak

Mahalangur

Camping

16 Days

6340m.

Challenging

7.

Mt. Abi Peak

Mahalangur

Camping

24 Days

6097m.

Challenging

8.

Mt. Langsisa Ri

Jugal

Camping

20 days

6427m.

Challenging

9.

Mt. Bokta

Kanchenjunga

Camping

30 Days

6143m.

Challenging

10.

Mt. Chekigo

Gaurishankar

Camping

24 Days

6257m.

Challenging

11.

Mt. Larkya Peak

Manaslu

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

15 Days

6010m.

Challenging

12.

Mt. Yubra Himal

Langtang

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

14 Days

6035m.

Challenging

 


::: Group B Peaks :::
 

S.N. 

Name of the Peak

Location

Trip Type

Duration

Elevation

Grade

1.

Mt. Hiuchuli

Annapurna Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

21 Days

6441m.

Challenging

2.

Mt. Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak)

Annapurna Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

23 Days

6501m.

Challenging

3.

Mt Mera Peak

Khumbu Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

25 Days

6654m.

Challenging

4.

Mt. Kusum Kangru

Khumbu Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

26 Days

6367m.

Challenging

5.

Mt. Kongde Ri

Khumbu Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

18 Days

6011m.

Challenging

6.

Mt. Imja Tse (sland Peak)

Khumbu Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

16 Days

6160m.

Challenging

7.

Mt. Lobuche East Peak

Khumbu Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

18 Days

6119m.

Challenging

8.

Mt. Khongmo Tse (Mehra Peak)

Khumbu Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

17 Days

5849m.

Challenging

9.

Mt. Chulu West

Manang District, Gandaki

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

24 Days

6419m.

Challenging

10.

Mt. Chulu East

Manang District, Gandaki

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

21 Days

6584m.

Challenging

11.

Mt. Pisang Peak

Manang District, Gandaki

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

28 Days

6091m.

Challenging

12.

Mt. Pachermo Peak

Rolwaling Himal

Camping

21 Days

6187m.

Challenging

13.

Mt. Ramdung GO

Rolwaling Himal

Camping

24 Days

5925m.

Challenging

14.

Mt. Ganjala Chuli (Naya Kanga)

Langtang Himal

Lodge (teahouse)/Camping

14 Days

5844m.

Challenging

15.

Mt. Paldor Peak

Ganesh Himal

Camping

17 Days

5996m.

Challenging


 

::: Other Trekking Peaks :::
 

S.N.  

Name of Mountain

Height (m.)

Himalayan Range

District

Caravan Route

           
1. Machermo Peak 6237 Mahalangur Solukhumbu Lukla-Namche-Gokya-BC
           
2. Tharpu Chuli (Tent) Peak 5663 Annapurna Himal Gandaki Ktm-Pokhara-Dhampus-Langdrung-
Ghandrung-Chomoro-Khuldi-B.C.
           
3. Yala Peak 5732 Langtang Rasuwa Ktm-Dhunche-Langtang-B.C.
           
4. Pokalde Peak 5806 Khumbu Himal Sagarmatha Ktm-Lukla-Namche-Dingboche
           
5. Mardi Himal 5587 Annapurna Himal Gandaki Ktm-Pokhara-Kharka-Mardi Base Camp
           
6. Chhukung Ri Peak 5550 Mahalangur Solukhumbu Ktm-Lukla-Namche-BC
           
7. Dormo Peak 6855 Kanchanjunga Taplejung Ktm-Dovan-Ghunsa-Pangpema-Lhonak-BC
           
8. Chulu Far East Peak 6584 Annapurna Manang Ktm-Besisahar-Manang-BC
           
9. Yalung Ri Peak 5630 Gaurishankar Dolakha Ktm-Shigati-Simi Gaon-Na Gaon-BC

::: Available Trips :::

Baruntse with Mera Peak Climbing
US 8500
Baruntse with Mera Peak Climbing

Nepal 23 Days

Thapa Peak (Dhampus peak) Climbing
US 2780
Thapa Peak (Dhampus peak) Climbing

Nepal 22 Days

Thorong Peak Climbing
Thorong Peak Climbing

Nepal 18 Days

Pachermo Peak Climbing
Pachermo Peak Climbing

Nepal 20 Days

Ramdung GO Peak Climbing
Ramdung GO Peak Climbing

Nepal 23 Days

Kongde Ri Peak Climbing
Kongde Ri Peak Climbing

Nepal 13 Days

Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing
Yubra Himal Peak Climbing
Larkya Peak Climbing
Larkya Peak Climbing

Nepal 20 Days

Langsisa Ri Peak Climbing
Ombigaichen Peak Climbing
Nirekha Peak Climbing
Nirekha Peak Climbing

Nepal 23 Days

Phari Lapcha Peak Climbing
Machermo Peak Climbing

Nepal 17 Days

Chhukung Ri Peak Climbing
Cholatse Peak Climbing
Cholatse Peak Climbing

Nepal 21 Days

Abi Peak Climbing (6043m.)
Pisang Peak Climbing
Pisang Peak Climbing

Nepal 16 Days

Mera Peak Climbing
Mera Peak Climbing

Nepal 17 Days

Hiunchuli Peak Climbing
Hiunchuli Peak Climbing

Nepal 24 Days

Singu Chuli Peak Climbing
Chulu West Peak Climbing
Chulu West Peak Climbing

Nepal 20 Days

Yala Peak Climbing
Yala Peak Climbing

Nepal 14 Days

Paldor Peak Climbing
Paldor Peak Climbing

Nepal 17 Days

Lobuche East Peak Climbing
Chulu East Peak Climbing
Chulu East Peak Climbing

Nepal 21 Days

Pokalde Peak Climbing
Pokalde Peak Climbing

Nepal 16 Days

Naya Kanga Peak Climbing
Naya Kanga Peak Climbing

Nepal 16 Days

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