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.
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).
Ramdung (5930m) peak is situated to the south of Na in the upper Rolwaling area. It is also called R
Naya Kanga (5,844m), formerly known as Ganja La Chuli lies in the lap of the most perfect alpine lan
Lobuche East (6,119mt.) and Lobuche West (6,145mt.) are popularly known as ‘Lhauche’ amo
A magnificent circuit of the Everest region with a challenging ascent of Island Peak (6189mt.) is a
Situated at an altitude of 21,825 ft. above the sea level, Mera Peak is the highest of all Nepal's o
Pisang Peak (6092 m.) is considered as one of the easier climbing peaks among the trekking peaks of
Mount Chulu East (6,584M.) was first ascended in 1955 by a German expedition via the northeast ridge
