Nepal is home of countless snowy mountains. Therefore, it is a paradise for mountain climbers. Moreover, the presence of 8 mountains out of 14 eight thousanders mountains of the world make it an ideal place to do mountaineering activities. Mount Everest is an epitome of all kinds of mountaineering! In fact, hundreds of people attempt to climb the Everest but very few succeed in reaching the top of the mountain. For those who can’t climb towering mountains can still do the snowy mountain climb. It is choosing to do peak climbing in Nepal instead of expedition.

What are the differences between Peak Climbing and Expedition?

People must know that mountaineering is divided into two categories. They are peak climbing and expedition. Peak Climbing is the activity of climbing trekking peaks below 7000 m altitude. These trekking peaks don’t require special technical team but mountains above 7000 m altitude require expedition permit. However, some trekking peaks need expedition permit to climb because of technical difficulty and terrain. For example, mountains like Lobuche East which is 6145 m height and Amadablam Mountain which has 6812 m altitude require expedition permit. However, mountains above 7000 m altitude mandatory require expedition permit. The team of expedition has Sherpa, moderator, observer, porters, communicator, physio, Government officials, etc. As for Peak Climbing you can simply climb the mountain with the help of Sherpa Guide, and Porter.

Popular Trekking Peaks to Climb in Nepal

Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has identified 27 peaks of Nepal as the trekking peaks. These trekking peaks are given permission to climb by NMA and they even provide climbing certificate upon successful completion of peak climbing in Nepal.

Here is the list of 27 Trekking Peaks of Nepal:

1. Island Peak
2. Mera Peak
3. Lobuche West
4. Pisang Peak
5. Chulu East Peak
6. Chulu West Peak
7. Shinga Chuli Peak
8. Ganja La Chuli
9. Hiun Chuli
10. Kusum Kangaru
11. Kwangde
12. ABI
13. Bokta Peak
14. Chekigo
15. Chola Tse
16. Kyazo Ri
17. Langsisa Ri
18. Larkya Peak
19. Nirekha Peak
20. Ombigaichen
21. Phari Lapcha
22. Yubra Himal
23. Paldor Peak
24. Pharchamo Peak
25. Ramdong Go Peak
26. Khong Ma Tse Peak
27. Lobuche West* (Requires Expedition Permit)

Among these peaks of Nepal, Mera Peak, Island Peak (Imja Tse), Lobuche East, and Pisang Peak are popular trekking peaks! With the expert team of Sherpa guides and mountaineering support crew members of Mountain Watch Trek you can successfully complete the climbing journey.

Can a beginner do Peak Climbing in Nepal?

Yes, a person with good physical fitness level and high cardio vascular abilities can easily complete peak climbing in Nepal. In fact, if any climber is planning to climb towering mountains like Mt. Everest, then the first, they do is the peak climbing activities. Therefore, a person with lots of climbing experiences and a beginner climber can choose to do Peak Climbing in Nepal.

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