Peak Climbing in Nepal: Journey above the Snowline!!

Being born as a human, people have always tried to touch or at least reach as close as possible to the endless blue sky from the dawn of the civilization. Numerous of them became successful as the era of airplanes arrived. Few daredevils fulfilled their wish to outstretch the clouds via conquering the highest mountains in the entire planet. Nonetheless, for commoners like us; we neither desire to give up on our sky dream nor fulfill it inside the compressed chamber of an airplane. In addition, we do not possess any skill or experience of mountaineering!! No worries!! We have got a solution in the guise of Peak climbing in Nepal, the homeland of the prepossessing Himalayas!!!

Classified as an adventure sport; Peak climbing in Nepal is a breathtaking escapade in awe-inspiring peaks of the Himalayan range. Nepal is home to as much as 1,310 peaks with the altitude over 6,000m. In the group of a great many sublime peaks, 33 mountain peaks are officially opened for mountaineering expeditions by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), categorized into Group “A” with of 15 trekking peaks and “B” with of 18 trekking peaks. These peaks are known as Climbing Peaks or Trekking Peaks with the elevations ranging from 5,550m to 6,500m. In order to launch a climbing expedition on these peaks, a climbing permit is required as per guidelines of Nepal Mountaineering Association. A permit can be obtained from NMA or any government registered and NMA member trekking agency upon request

Climbers are always delighted to hand-pick a climbing peak to ascent in keeping with their abilities and preferences, as Nepal bestows them with a wide range of the snow-capped peaks above 6,000m to choose from. Staying away from dangers of actual expeditions on eight-thousander, peak climbing in Nepalprovides an insight into mountaineering activities, which can be blended with the joy of trekking adventure amid the picturesque landscapes and vivid bio-diversity in Nepal. Peak climbing incorporates elementary mountaineering beyond the snowline employing harness, ropes, ice axes, hammers, and screws, climbing boots with crampons, Screwgate karabiners etc. For safety reasons, peak climbing in Nepal should be performed under the instructions and guidance from professional climbing guides who hold plentiful mountaineering experience and expertise.

Naya Khang, Yala peak in the Langtang valley, Pisang and Chulu East, Chulu west in the Annapurna region, Mera Peak, Island peak, Lobuche East and west, Khongma-tse, Nirikha Peak in Everest region are some peak climbing destinations in Nepal, eminent around the world. A greater number of these climbing escapades can be accomplished within a short period of time. So, do enjoy the snowy adventure and curve the awe-inspiring vistas on your mind and heart!!!