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 Since 1978 the government of Nepal has authorized the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) to issue permit for small scale attempts on 18 peaks of 5,587m to 6,654 m ranges in the Khumbu, Langtang, Annapurna and Manang Zones. Those who would like to climb these trekking peaks must fulfill certain requirements by paying a fee and submission an application. The permit is valid for one month for a group of 10 people. An extra fee is payable if the group exceeds 10 climbers. Some of the trekking peaks are technically very difficult to climb. Even ‘small’ peaks are much higher than any mountain in North America. |
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Lobuche West, recently opened by NMA, can be considered as a major expedition peak. Lobuche West has only been climbed a few times and is more technical and difficult as Lobuche East, already one of the most difficult trekking peaks. |
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| Pachermo Peak (6,145 m) |
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Pachermo Peak lies in the south of Tashilapcha. Seen from the pass the mountain is an attractive but straightforward snow peak with a well defined ridge rising from the relative flat, crevassed glacier. From the high camp near the Tashilapcha cross wide, crevassed snow slopes to gain the ride of Pachermo, rising from the broken glacier of the pass. The ridge is followed with little difficulties. Although in some conditions crevasses might give problems towards the summit. Several parties have reported a difficult ice step caused by a large crevasse about 300 ft from the summit. |
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| Lobuche East (6,119 m) |
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Lobuche East is an attractive summit with existing routes and new opportunities. Lobuche East is one of the hardest of the trekking peaks that commercial groups attempt. In the Everest region (Khumbu) only Kwangde and Kusum Kanguru are more difficult. Base camp is near a hidden lake at the base of the South-West face at 5551 m. |
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| Mt. Naya Kanga (5,844 m) |
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Naya Kanga, also called Ganja-la Chuli, is magnificently situated in the rarely visited Langtang region of Nepal. Its accessibility makes it an ideal choice of venue for a short visit to the Himalayas, allowing the climber to experience some superb mountaineering, all in a little under 3 weeks. The normal route to this peak is via the snowy north-east ridge. It is not yet clear who climbed this summit first. The most important reward of climbing Naya Kanga is the spectacular view of mountains in or near Tibet.
It is the fifteenth highest trekking peek in Nepal. It was formally known as kanga chuli. It is situated in the southern flank of langtang region of Nepal and towering over the south of alpine langtang valley and holy lakes of Gosainkunda. The normal route to this peak is via the snowy northeast ridge over a line on ice and snow. The trip starts either from Dhunche or Syabru Bensi. From Dhunche the trail goes slowly up to the Kyangjin Gompa, a famous Buddhist monastery and continues up the base camp crossing kangala (4510m), one of the strenuous high mountain passes.
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| Sisha Pangma (8,012 m)-Drive In/Drive Out |
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Sisha Pangma, rising 8,012 m above sea level at 85.7 degree E and 28.3 degree N, is situated in the middle section of the Himalayas. It is the 14th highest peak in the world. It stands within the boundaries of the Tingri Country of the TAR. |
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| Sisha Pangma (8,012 m)-Fly In/Drive Out |
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Sisha Pangma, rising 8,012 m above sea level at 85.7 degree E and 28.3 degree N, is situated in the middle section of the Himalayas. It is the 14th highest peak in the world. It stands within the boundaries of the Tingri Country of the TAR. |
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| Yala Peak Climbing (5,500m) |
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Region: (Langtang Area)
Yala is an easy trekking peak in the Langtang Region of Nepal. The summit gives surprise good views of Langtang Lirung (7246), Dorje Lakpa (6990) and Shishapangma (8027) in Tibetan side if weather permits. Walking through the dense forest and traditional ethnic settlements you will reach to the wonderful base camp of Yala Peak. The climb to Yala peak is non-technical. Prior climbing experience is not required however some outdoor experience and average level of physical fitness is a must.
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| Mera Peak (6,476m) |
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 Location Everest Area
Elevation 6476m/ 21247 ft
Situates in the Everest region to the east of the main Khumbu trekking trails, Mera Peak stands at 6654 m. the trail follows the original Everest expedition route from the roadhead at Jiri, crossing the high ridges and spectacular deep river gorges of the Sherpa homeland of Everest region before entering the less-frequented wilderness of the Hindu valley. J.O.M. Roberts and sin Tenzing made the first successful ascent of Mera Peak on 20 may 1953. From the summit of Mera peak the view is beautiful and visible the peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and Cho oyo. Under favorable conditions, it is possible to climb the peak and descend back on the same day. |
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| Island Peak or Imja Ise (6,160m) |
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 Region: (Everest Zone, Nepal)
This is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. From dingboche the mountain is seem as an island in a sea of ice. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the south Ridge of Lhotse shar separated by a small col. the ridge raising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. The extension of this ridge descending southwest is the part of the normal route of ascent and leads to the south summit Island Peak not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu region. Seen from the summit the giant mountains- Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse middle Peak (8,410m) and. Lhotse Shar (8,383m) makes a semi circle in the north. The views of Makalu (8475m) in the east Baruntse and Amadaldam in the south add more charm for climbing Island Peak. |
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| Pisang Peak (6,091m) |
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 Location Annapurna Area
Elevation 6091m/ 19983 ft
Pisang Peak is considered one of the easy climbing peaks among the trekking Peaks in Nepal. To reach the base camp from Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse woods and pasture to a kharka at 4,380 m which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp. High camp is set up at 5,400 m climbing to a shoulder on the south west Ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March.
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