Trekking Peaks of Nepal

Out of the 10 highest peaks in the world, eight lie in Nepal. No doubt Nepal is the favorite destination for mountaineers and trekkers, with more than 600 expeditions trudging up the Himalayas each year. But not all peaks in Nepal are open for trekking.

Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has set aside a total of eighteen peaks that can be trekked with the pre-requisite permit of NMA.

Trekking Peaks
The 'Trekking Peaks' of Nepal gives hobby-climbers an opportunity to tackle the high Himalayan peaks without having to organize a major expedition. Although these peaks are lower than their more famous cousins - the 8000 meter peaks - many of the climbs are no less demanding and adventurous in nature. The climbing treks offer a chance to climb a Himalayan summit and a taste of being in the `white wilderness'. Most of these trips can be completed within a short period of time.

Mountain Peak	Height
	In feet	In metres
Mera Peak	22,476	6,654
Kusum Kangguru	20,883	6,367
Gyachung Kang	25,910	7,897
Himalchuli	25,801	7,864
Nuptse	25,726	7,841
Makalu II	25,120	7,657
Jongsong Peak	24,472	7,459
Chamlang	24,012	7,319
Kabru	24,002	7,316
Baruntse	23,688	7,220
Gauri Sankar	23,440	7,145
Pyramid	23,400	7,132
Api	23,399	7,132
Ama Dablam	22,494	6,856

Helpline
Ministry of Culture
Tourism & Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Administration
Mountaineering Division, Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu
Tel: +(977)-(1)-4256234

Nepal Mountaineering Association
Naxal, Kathmandu
Tel: +(977)-(1)- 4434525, 4435442
Fax: +(977)-(1)-4434578