Mountains in Nepal

Nepal is located in the heart of South Asia, dominated by the vast Rocky Mountains covered with Snow and Ice of Himalayan Ranges that covers about 230000 square miles (595,000 sq km). Nepal is the 93^rd largest country in the World. The range occupies most of Nepal and extends into the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and some states of India like Sikkim and Darjeeling. Mountains in Nepal is of upscale adventure offering you all an andreline while trekking and doing expeditions. The Himalaya features several World’s Highest Peak the World:

Everest 8848m
Lhotse 8516m
Makalu 8463m
Cho oyu 8201
Dhaulagiri 8167m
Manaslu 8163m
Annapurna 8091m

These mountains are always covered with snow river flows downwards and form a deep glacier Bodies white snow-covered mountains. Nepal was opened for foreigners for mountaineering for peak climbing in 1949 by the joint venture of the Department of mountaineering and the Nepal Tourism Board. Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay was the first person to climb the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.

Mount Everest/ Sagarmatha:

Elevation 8848/29,029ft

Mt. Everest is the Highest Peak in the World, with an Elevation of 8848m. It was surveyed by the Chinese in 1975. Everest commercial climbing routes south and north. Everest has the highest number of summiteers, more than 8000m peaks in the World. Apart from mountaineering in this region, Trekking is also famous yearly. Thousands of Trekkers Visit this region for Trekking. This trek leads you to the World’s highest mountain base camp. There are passes in these regions, which is impressive for Trekking which are;

Renjo la pass:
Chola pass:
Kongmala pass:

1) Renjo la pass 5360m

Renjo la pass provides a lifetime experience with a panoramic view of Everest and other Himalayan ranges. This route leads you to the Gokyo valley where Ngozumpa Glacier is located, one of the Largest glaciers of the Himalayan range of this region.

2) Chola pass

Chola pass is the cross path up to Mount Everest and Kala Patthar for the best view of Mount Everest or to see Khumbu icefall.

3) Kongmala pass:

Kongmala pass is the Highest passes among these passes. The view from here is impressive. Also, these leads to the trail that descends towards Dingboche and Tengboche.

Kanchanjunga

Elevation 8586m/28769ft

Kanchanjunga is the second-highest mountain in Nepal and the Third Highest Mountain in the World, which lies in the easternmost part of Nepal, bordering India. Once thought it was the highest mountain in the World.

Lhotse

Elevation: 8516m/27940

Lhotse is the third highest mountain in Nepal. This mountain shares the same climbing route as mount Everest up to camp 3. Mount Lhotse Comprises of two peaks, Lhotse middle and Lhotse Shar.

Makalu, Mountains in Nepal

8463m/27766ft

Makalu is the fourth highest mountain in Nepal and fifth-highest Mountain in the World. It is also the most challenging mountain to climb due to its steep pitches and knife-like edge and ridges. Nag Chepal was the first person to climb the summit of this mountain in 1955, May 15.

Cho Oyu

Elevation: 8201m/26906

Mount Cho yu is the 6^th highest mountain in the World and the 5^th highest mountain in Nepal. It is known as the easiest among 8000m peaks. It is located at the border of Tibet and Nepal, and it shares the base camp from both sides of China and India.

Dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri is the sixth Highest Mountain in Nepal and the 7^th Highest Mountain in the World. The Dhaulagiri lies in the western region of Nepal.

Manaslu

Elevation: 8156m/26759ft

Mount Manaslu has become the preliminary mountain and has gained popularity for climbing 8000m peaks.

Mount Manaslu first summit was recorded by the Japanese and Sherpa Climber in 1956, May 9 by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu.

Annapurna

8091m/26545ft

Mount Annapurna was the first peak to be climbed by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal in 1950 on June 3. Mt Annapurna is one of the most dangerous mountains among the heights of 8000m peak. Due to the high chances of avalanches and Steep ridges, it makes climbers challenging to climb. Also, it is the deadliest among mountains above 8000m.

Mountains in Nepal