Welcome to the peak climbing section of Holiday Planner Nepal. Peak climbing in Nepal is a popular adventure sport bound to provide an adrenaline-filled experience for enthusiasts and mountaineers worldwide. Peak climbing can be done in many famous mountain peaks of Nepal, providing a rewarding and challenging climbing experience peaks below 7000 meters are classified for peak climbing, some of the most popular trekking mountains are Mera Peak, Island Peak, and Lobuche Peak. To encounter these peaks, one doesn’t require any technical climbing skills. However, excellent mental and physical fitness is necessary for those who wish to check it off their bucket list.
Climbing Peak in Nepal requires a qualified, experienced, and reliable climbing guide who can ensure the safety of the climbers and is an expert in the field. Moreover, peak climbing requires a permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association as per the regulations of the Government of Nepal. Similarly, the climbing season in Nepal is in spring and autumn. Spring lasts from March to May, while autumn lasts from September to November. The peak climbing adventure can be done in winter and monsoon; however, harsh climatic conditions can be challenging. We at Holiday Tours Nepal do not recommend the monsoon and winter seasons. Still, if hardcore climbers are interested, it can be organized with more logistic preparation.
Despite the more subtle peaks, Nepal is home to more challenging mountains that require advanced mountaineering skills. Mount Everest (8,848.86 m/29,031 ft), Makalu (8,481 m/27,824 ft), and Manaslu (8,163 m/26,781 ft) are cliffs that provide such challenges. These peaks require advanced knowledge, physical fitness, and extensive training.
This sport requires Proper gear and equipment, so careful consideration is required during packing. Individuals cannot pack heavy or light items for the journey as both cases can cause problems. So, a list of equipment on our website must be followed for hassle-free trips.
Some packages offered for peak climbing by Holiday Tours Nepal are Mera Peak climbing -19 days, Island Peak Climbing -20 days, and Lobuche Peak Climbing -20 days, equally popular among others.
So join us on an unforgettable journey towards the top of the mountain peak, which portrays the stunning view of the surrounding mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, streams, and Himalayan settlements. So get the gears ready and prepare to leave for the Himalayan region to undertake the expedition.
There are two types of peaks:
Trekking peaks are relatively less technical and are perfect for beginner climbers who have experienced trekking and want something new as a challenge and for those who want to get introduced to climbing.
Peak Name | Altitude (meter/feet) | Difficulty level | Fees and Cost | Remarks |
Island peak (Imja Tse peak) | 6,165 meters/ 20,226 feet | Moderate |
| Trekking peak with glacier and ice wall sections |
Mera Peak | 6476 meters /21,247feet | Easy-moderate |
| High altitude less technical but snow climbing and difficult during bad weather time |
Lobuche east | 6119 meters /20,075 feet | Easy |
| Less popular peak which involves basic scrambling and walking in snow.
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Kongma Tse (Mehra) | 5849 meters/ 19,190 feet | Easy |
| Basic scrambling and snow travel |
Pokalde Peak | 5806 meters / 19,049 feet | Easy |
| Simple scramble perfect for beginners |
Technical peaks are the type of peaks that require experiences like climbing and the use of advanced mountaineering techniques. These types of peaks are the perfect peaks before attempting the 7000-meter expedition or the 8000-meter expedition.
Peak Name | Altitude (meter/feet) | Difficulty level | Fees and Cost | Remarks |
Cholatse peak | 6440 meters /21,130 feet | Difficult |
| Technical, steep ice and rocky sections |
Kyajo – Ri | 6186 meters | Moderately difficult |
| Mixed climbing with rock and ice |
Ama Dablam | 6812 meters / 22,349 feet | Very Difficult |
| One of the most technical mountains in Nepal with steep ridges and exposed sections |
Kusum Kanguru | 6367 meters /20,889 feet | Difficult |
| Highly technical with steep mixed climbing |
Kwangde Peak / Kongde Ri | 6187 meters/ 20,229 feet | Moderate difficult |
| Remote and technical with mixed climbing |
Nirekha Peak | 6069 meters/ 19,911 feet | Moderate Difficult |
| Mixed climbing that requires traveling skills through glacier |
Pharchamo Peak | 6187 meters | Moderate |
| Technical snow and glacier sections |
Machhermo Peak | 6273 meters | Moderate Difficult |
| Requires glacier travelling with mixed climbing |
Easy: Includes basic trekking and walking skills in snow with crampons (example: Pokalde peak, Kongma peak)
Moderate: Includes good with crampons, ice axes, and glacier techniques (example: Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche East Peak)
Difficult: Includes steep technical sections, mixed climbing (rock and ice), and high exposure. (Example Kusum Kanguru, Cholatse peak,
Very Difficult: Expedition-level peaks but with less altitude involve steep ridges and exposed sections. (Example Ama Dablam)
