Trekking Mountain Peaks in Himalayan Region 

Nepal is a mountainous region where 16% of the total area is sprawling over the Himalayan region with snow-capped mountains. The Himalayan region of the country begins substantially rising above 3,000 meters and reaching eventually at the world’s highest altitude at 8,848 meters. As Nepal is rich in high mountain peaks, it has more than  90 peaks which are exceeded up to 7,000 meters and has 8 highest mountain peaks including Mt.Everest that come under world’s ten highest mountain peaks. 

The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has designated 33 routes for trekking in the Himalayan regions below 7,000 meters peaks. Passionate climbers can utilise this opportunity in a better way. They can enjoy climbing on the snowy hills with moderate climbing skills and with affordable amount of money.

Though the government has allowed visitors to expediting the journey through the white hills, still it is better if you are well- trained and well equipped with basic skills. Bear in mind that, tackling trekking peaks is a serious venture and requires proper guidance, resilience, and healthy physique. Among 33 trekking peaks, here is detailed information about eight famous trekking peaks of that lies in Nepal.

Island Peak  

Island Peak comes under the group of 7,000 meters trekking peaks of Nepal and shares a vicinity to the Mt. Everest. Due to this reason, it becomes successful in alluring tourists from different corner of the world.

Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, is the most famous peak among 33 designated trekking peaks and has become one of the favourite destinations for the first time climbers. This peak is comparatively easy to climb. Thus people with necessary climbing skills can complete their journey within 14 days from Kathmandu. Island Peak works as a gateway to the climbers who want to explore and experience the beautiful mountain vista standing at the 6,189 meters high.

Before expediting the journey towards Island peak, climbers can also take a close view of Mt. Everest and other 8,000 meters high mountains from Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.

Cholatse Peak(6440 metres)

Cholatse, also known as Jobo Lhaptshan, is a mountain peak which is located at the Khumbu region of the Himalaya region. The peak is one of the most challenging and steep peaks for trekking. The mesmerising view of Choletse is popular; the ecstatic mountain can be seen from the Dugla, on the way to Everest Base Camp.

This heart wavering and the cloud-piercing hill was first climbed on April 22, 1982, from the southwest ridge and in 1984, climbers became successful in measuring the way from Northside as well.

The eye-catching mountain peak can be vividly captured from Gokyo Ri. Moreover, this heart-pleasing peak stands between the Gokyo and Khumbu valley. The steep and relatively dangerous mountain trekking peak is one of the desired destinations among the adventurous and skilful mountaineers, who love to tackle the challenges.

Lobuje East (6119 meters)

Lobuje mountain, also pronounced as Loboche, is one of the desired trekking peaks of Nepal which is closely located to the Khumbu Glacier and the Lobuche settlement.

Mainly there are two peaks in Lobuje: Lobuche East and Lobuche West. As Lobuche East has less complexity, it becomes successful in becoming one of the favourite and frequent trekking Peaks among the climbers. Thus, NMA has classified Lobuche East as the trekking peak and West as the expedition peak.

Larkya (6249)

Larkya Peak is a recently opened trekking mountain, situated in the Manaslu region. This peak offers you an enigmatic and thrilling experience as it shares a very strenuous and arduous route to the climbers. The natural beauty, along with tremendous biodiversity, is just the icing on the cake.

People who make their journey to the summit of Larkya become fortunate in gathering awe-inspiring experience by viewing Manaslu and Annapurna mountains quite closely. The panoramic scene of Himalaya ranges makes your trip complete.

Tent Peak

Tent Peak climbing provides exciting and enticing experience to the trekkers. This beautiful white hill is located amid the Annapurna Sanctuary sharing spectacular views of high mountains such as Annapurna, Machhapuchhre.

Most interestingly, on the way to Tent peak, you can find teahouses and can able to taste Himalaya's hot tea in a Gurung community. Culturally vibrant Gurung ethnic group of Nepal welcomes tourists with their beautiful smiling face and offer hospitality to the visitors. This definitely adds more sugar to your journey as well.

Besides these, the spell-binding landscape with rice fields, waterfall, and engaging scenario of rhododendron throughout the forest gives you a beautiful experience in your life.

Mera Peak

Mera Peak is the tallest (6,461 meter) and the most beautiful trekking peak of Nepal. This charismatic peak is overflowed with abundant beauty and welcomes many mountaineers in its pristine space. As soon as you complete the summit, you will be thrilled with the incredible views of the mountain vista.

Mera Peak offers suitability during the spring and autumn seasons for climbing the mountain. From the summit of point of Mera Peak, you can be thrilled for its astounding 8000 meters mountain views including Everest, Makalu, Kanchanjunga and many other.

Despite its high elevation, this peak is suitable for any mountaineers who have moderate skills for maintaining. Passionate mountain climbers can successfully and efficiently complete their adventure journey within 14- 15 days.

Yala Peak

Yala peak is one of the easiest and desired trekking peaks of Nepal. It offers a golden chance to the beginner climbers in order to enter into the world of snow-filled mountains. The beautiful peak is situated in the Langtang region at 5520 meters high from the sea level.

This peak bestows its ample and pristine space to the climbers of different places. People can reach up to the chilling surrounding its easily accessible route. When you reach the summit of Yala Peak, you can vividly fill yourself with joy and ecstasy by looking around the wonderful view of Shishapangma (8013m), the highest peak of Tibet. Additionally, a pleasant sip of tea in the Langtang region makes your trekking as special as you had desired.

Pisang Peak

Pisang Peak, also known as Jong Ri, is one of the famous and hardest trekking peaks of Nepal. This charismatic peak is situated in the northern part of Nepal in Manang district and rises just opposite of Annapurna II.

This peak is one of the most renowned peaks among the trekking peaks of Nepal. Uniquely shaped like pyramid Pisang rises from yak pastureland and we find undistinguishable ice slopes to the summit.

Besides its surprising beauty, a trekker can eve get more throughout their journey towards the snow-covered hill. The vibrant ecosystem, diverse wilderness throughout the way, and amazing landscapes compel people to revisit this place in their lives. Though this area is recommended to every type of trekkers, it requires strong physical fitness as it is at a high altitude.

All and all, peaks mentioned above are the National Mountaineering Association designed trekking peaks and are opened for every type of mountaineers. Everyone might not dare to take a long journey towards dangerous 8000 meters above mountain peaks. For those climbers, these trekking peaks are the best options where they can experience the heaven-like mountain view with limited equipment and budget.