Nepal, being a mountainous country, is well-known for mountaineering, expedition and peak climbing throughout the world because of holding eight out of fourteen highest peaks in the world. No doubt, Nepal has been the focus of outstanding achievements in the world of mountaineering. Nepal Himalaya has always remained a source of fascination and inspiration for people from all walks of life in the world. The word 'Himalaya' is derived from the two Sanskrit words "Him", meaning 'snow' and "Alaya", meaning 'abode'. Thus, it is called the abode of snow and the Gods. It is very fantastic for the hobby-climbers to summit the Himalayas in Nepal. It is also an opportunity for them to tackle a high Himalayan peak and experience the alpine nature, inner hospitality of the Nepalese people, the ever smiling faces of the rural people and incomparable culture of the Nepalese.
Nepal, being situated in the centre of the Himalayan range, it boasts altogether eight peaks that exceed 8000m including Everest, the world's highest peak. Nepal has a junction of 1310 magnificent peaks over 6,000m. The dauntless icy peaks have posed as challenge to those who dare since many decades back. The government of Nepal has opened so far 326 peaks for mountaineering. In the last two years, the government has opened around 175 peaks to mark the Mount Everest Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is given the authority of issuing peak climbing certificates in all seasons to the climbers in association with Mountaineering Section of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA).
The government has been controlling the flow of peak climbers emphasizing on the carrying capacity of the host community and embracing the notion of sustainability. The Himalaya is extremely young and geologically active. As the geologists report that the mountains are growing at a rate of 15 cm (6 inch) a year as the Indian plate moving northward and forcing under the Eurasian plate. The plate tectonics process causes frequent earthquakes in this region. Geologists also reported that the collision of continents squeezed up sedimentary rocks that were once below the sea and thus, the mountains of Himalaya are the outcome of the collision of continents.
Popular Trekking Peaks
A magnificent circuit of the Everest region with a challenging ascent of Island Peak (6189mt.) is a wonderful trek that takes us first of all into the heart of the Khumbu as we follow in the footsteps of the great Everest climbers through Namche Bazaar towards Everest Base Camp. An ascent of Kala Patar (5545m) is a good acclimatization and that gives us magnificent close-up ......
Situated at an altitude of 21,825 ft. above the sea level, Mera Peak is the highest of all Nepal's official trekking peaks. The peak is located in the Hinku Valley. It is a challenging and thrilling task even for the adventurers to climb Mera's summit, however the views on the way up are truly spectacular! No doubt, the fun begins early on the journey -- long before we reach Mera Peak, .......
Lobuche East (6,119mt.) and Lobuche West (6,145mt.) are popularly known as ‘Lhauche’ among the Locals. This majestic summit rises above the town of Lhauche which is just a few kilometer away from the Mt. Everest. Lobuche consists of two different summits, east and west with the height of 6119m and 6145m respectively. An unremitting rim holds them together; however there .......
Mount Chulu East (6,584M.) was first ascended in 1955 by a German expedition via the northeast ridge. It forms an integral part of Manang Himal combining both the peaks, Chulu East and Chulu West, which ultimately combined with Damodar Himal. Mount Chulu East is comparatively a smaller peak. Lying south east of Chulu West, the peak Chulu East provides breathtaking .......
Pisang Peak (6092 m.) is considered as one of the easier climbing peaks among the trekking peaks of Nepal. The Pisang Peak has majestically stood up above the village of Pisang and has formed the shape of pyramid in the summit. Our trekking starts from Besisahar in the Valley of the Marsyangdi River. One can enjoy the diverse flora & fauna along the trail until reaching the .......
Naya Kang (5,844m), formerly known as Ganja La Chuli lies in the lap of the most perfect alpine landscape in the world, the Langtang region. Regarded as the second largest national park in Nepal, Langtang National Park has healthy forests of rhododendron, fir, blue and chir pine and birch. The wildlife in the park includes leopard, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, rhesus and langur .......
