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