What are the major holiday activities to do in Nepal? This is a direct question but it seems abstract if it is related to Nepal. Yes, there are many activities that you can do in Nepal while holidaying. From leisurely family tours to adventurous mountain expeditions, Nepal is heaven for all kinds of vacation activities. Unfortunately, the country is a landlocked country where there is no sea or ocean. Therefore, you don’t get to experience the beach holidaying moments but rest is okay. Trekking, tours, expedition, and peak climbing are major touristic activities to do in Nepal. In this blog, we delve deeper into finding out the most popular trekking peak climbing in Nepal.
There are countless trekking routes in Nepal ranging from low – altitude to high – altitude and short route to long route. These trekking routes are an ideal and enticing trail full of splendors of Mother Nature and grandeur of multi – ethnic culture. The chance to experience culture and nature make trekking activities as the number one holiday activity to do in Nepal. The nation is rich in snowy mountains. Over 1900 snow – capped mountains make Nepal a paradise for mountaineering activities.
Nepal Mountaineering Association
The governing body for 27 trekking peaks climbing in Nepal is the Nepal Mountaineering Association. It was established in the 1st November 1973. The organization is the Non Government Organization opened with aim to promote climbing activities in Nepal. It is the first national alpine association of Nepal. You get the climbing certificate from the NMA which is recognized by the International Mountaineering Association.
How many trekking peaks are there in Nepal to climb officially?
There are 461 peaks which are permitted for peak climbing. If you are on the mission to leave your footprints at the summit of the snowy mountains then these mountains of Nepal are an ideal place. Officially, under the banner of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, you can do the peak climbing activities in 27 trekking peaks.
Differences between Trekking Peaks and Expedition Mountains
Are you wondering about the permits for climbing activities in Nepal? Yes, this is the normal question regarding climbing in Nepal. There are two categories of climbing permits. The first one is the expedition permit and the second one is the regular trekking peak climbing permit. Normally, the trekking peaks of an altitude below 7000 m from sea level are recognized as the trekking peaks that require the peak climbing permit. The mountains above 7000 m height are required the expedition permit. However, there are some mountains below the 7000 m height that require the expedition permit. It is due to the technical difficulties. For example, Mt. Amadablam is 6812 m tall and the Lobuche West Peak is 6145 m tall but both of these mountains require expedition permit.
Popular Trekking Peak Climbing in Nepal
Out of all the famous trekking peaks of Nepal, there are some trekking peaks which are the popular choices among the adventure climbers from across the globe. The popularity of these trekking peaks is because of the thrill and the location. For example, some of the mountains are in the Everest region of Nepal which is just few kilometers from the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. In addition, these trekking peaks are also considered as the training peaks before the Everest expedition. If not, these peak climbing itineraries include the Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary. It is always enticing to visit the Everest Base Camp including the successful climbing of the snowy mountain.
Let’s find out in brief about the various popular trekking peak climbing in Nepal.
Island Peak Climbing
At an altitude of 6189 m, the Island Peak is also famously known as the Imja Tse and offers technical training to climbers. Out of all the trekking peaks of the Everest region of Nepal, the Island Peak Climbing is considered as the most technical and Everest like. The presence of glacier and crevasses where climbers have to use ladder offers great climbing exercises before the adventurous expedition activities. It is th emost technical trekking peak to climb in Nepal.
Lobuche Peak Climbing
The Lobuche Peak Climbing is nearby the Island Peak Climbing route. In addition, it is like the Island Peak Climbing that includes the itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Trek. If you compare these two mountains in terms of difficulty, then the Island Peak is arduous and challenging. However, the scenery of mountains is same from the summit of both the mountains. There are two summits of the Lobuche Peak. The first one is the Lobuche East Peak (6119 m) and the second one is the Lobuche West Peak (6145 m). Interestingly, the Lobuche West Peak is the expedition peak but the East Peak is the peak climbing peak.
Mera Peak Climbing
The tallest trekking peak of Nepal is the Mera Peak with the whopping 6476 m from sea level. In the alternative area of the Everest region of Nepal, the Mera Peak offers untouched, raw, and rugged trekking experiences. In addition, the chance to leave the footprints at the top of the snowy mountain is not an ordinary activity. Similarly, the Mera Peak Climbing adventure offers enticing and spectacular scenery of mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, etc. Interestingly, the mountain is ideal for beginners too including the kids. There are many incidents where the kids of 10 to 15 years have also successfully climbed the mountain.
Nowadays, lots of adventure enthusiasts are promoting the skiing adventure in Nepal around the Mera Peak. People are excited to sell the official and commercial skiing packages because of the terrain of the Mera Peak. Fortunately, it has been recognized by the International Ski Adventure and International Mountain Guide associations.
Peak Climbing in Nepal without climbing Permit
Yala Peak (5600 m) is the only mountain which is permitted to climb without getting the climbing permit. Earlier, climbers had to take the permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) but it is not the case now. You can simply book the climbing team from Kyanjin Gompa during the Langtang Valley Trek in Nepal.
Some honorable mentions about the popular trekking peak climbing in Nepal are as follows:
- Tent Peak Climbing
- Yala Peak Climbing
- Pisang Peak Climbing
- Chulu West Climbing
- Pokalde Peak Climbing
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