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Mountains in Nepal, Let Us Touch the Sky...
Nepal is the home of mountains. The awe-inspiring, majestic mountains of Nepal attract the tourists from far and wide. Mount Everest, the world\\\'s highest peak, juts out in north eastern region of the country, on the Sino-Nepalese border. It seems competing with other mighty mountains. Adventure activities like mountaineering, trekking and hiking can be enjoyed in this mountain range. Journey on these mountains transends one to an entirely different world. Mountain biking is also a popular game in this region.
Fast Facts
Mountain Height Date of Ascent Ranking in the World
Everest 8848m (29028ft) 29th May 1953 Highest mountain in the World
Kanchenjunga 8586m (28169ft) 25th May 1955 # 3
Lhotse 8501m (27890ft) 18th May 1956 # 4
Makalu 8463m (27765ft) 15th May 1955 # 5
Cho Oyu 8,201m (26,906ft) - # 6
Dhaulagiri 8167m (26794ft) 13th May 60 # 7
Manaslu 8156m (26758ft) 9th May 1956 # 8
Annapurna 8091m (26545ft) 3rd June 1950 # 10
Snow Line
Snow line generally occurs between 5,000 and 5,500 meters. The region is characterized by cold climatic and rugged topographic conditions. Human habitation and economic activities are extremely limited.
Population
The region is sparsely populated, and whatever farming activity does exist is also confined to the low-lying valleys and the river basins. Upper Kali Gandaki Valley is an example of such valleys.
Mountaineering Regulations
According to the Nepal Mountaineering Association:-
• Any person or mountaineering team wanting to climb Nepal Mountains and Peaks must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association.
• The team shall not indulge in activities that may be contrary to the customs and religious, political, social or cultural traditions of the locals.
• The team shall set up camps in its route to the base camp in such a way that they are acceptable to the local people or as prescribed by Government.
• The team shall not have any arms, ammunition and explosives etc. They are required to take government permission for the same.
• The team shall not get involved in any activity, which is or may be likely to affect negatively to the security and reputation of Nepal.
Mountains in Nepal
Let Us Touch the Sky...
Nepal is the home of mountains. The awe-inspiring, majestic mountains of Nepal attract the tourists from far and wide. Mount Everest, the world\'s highest peak, juts out in north eastern region of the country, on the Sino-Nepalese border. It seems competing with other mighty mountains. Adventure activities like mountaineering, trekking and hiking can be enjoyed in this mountain range. Journey on these mountains transends one to an entirely different world. Mountain biking is also a popular game in this region.
Fast Facts
Mountain Height Date of Ascent Ranking in the World
Everest
8848m (29028ft) 29th May 1953 Highest mountain in the World
Kanchenjunga
8586m (28169ft) 25th May 1955 # 3
Lhotse
8501m (27890ft) 18th May 1956 # 4
Makalu
8463m (27765ft) 15th May 1955 # 5
Cho Oyu
8,201m (26,906ft) - # 6
Dhaulagiri
8167m (26794ft) 13th May 60 # 7
Manaslu
8156m (26758ft) 9th May 1956 # 8
Annapurna
8091m (26545ft) 3rd June 1950 # 10
Snow Line
Snow line generally occurs between 5,000 and 5,500 meters. The region is characterized by cold climatic and rugged topographic conditions. Human habitation and economic activities are extremely limited.
Population
The region is sparsely populated, and whatever farming activity does exist is also confined to the low-lying valleys and the river basins. Upper Kali Gandaki Valley is an example of such valleys.
Mountaineering Regulations
According to the Nepal Mountaineering Association:-
• Any person or mountaineering team wanting to climb Nepal Mountains and Peaks must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association.
• The team shall not indulge in activities that may be contrary to the customs and religious, political, social or cultural traditions of the locals.
• The team shall set up camps in its route to the base camp in such a way that they are acceptable to the local people or as prescribed by Government.
• The team shall not have any arms, ammunition and explosives etc. They are required to take government permission for the same.
• The team shall not get involved in any activity, which is or may be likely to affect negatively to the security and reputation of Nepal.
Mountains in Nepal
Let Us Touch the Sky...
Nepal is the home of mountains. The awe-inspiring, majestic mountains of Nepal attract the tourists from far and wide. Mount Everest, the world\'s highest peak, juts out in north eastern region of the country, on the Sino-Nepalese border. It seems competing with other mighty mountains. Adventure activities like mountaineering, trekking and hiking can be enjoyed in this mountain range. Journey on these mountains transends one to an entirely different world. Mountain biking is also a popular game in this region.
Fast Facts
Mountain Height Date of Ascent Ranking in the World
Everest
8848m (29028ft) 29th May 1953 Highest mountain in the World
Kanchenjunga
8586m (28169ft) 25th May 1955 # 3
Lhotse
8501m (27890ft) 18th May 1956 # 4
Makalu
8463m (27765ft) 15th May 1955 # 5
Cho Oyu
8,201m (26,906ft) - # 6
Dhaulagiri
8167m (26794ft) 13th May 60 # 7
Manaslu
8156m (26758ft) 9th May 1956 # 8
Annapurna
8091m (26545ft) 3rd June 1950 # 10
Snow Line
Snow line generally occurs between 5,000 and 5,500 meters. The region is characterized by cold climatic and rugged topographic conditions. Human habitation and economic activities are extremely limited.
Population
The region is sparsely populated, and whatever farming activity does exist is also confined to the low-lying valleys and the river basins. Upper Kali Gandaki Valley is an example of such valleys.
Mountaineering Regulations
According to the Nepal Mountaineering Association:-
• Any person or mountaineering team wanting to climb Nepal Mountains and Peaks must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association.
• The team shall not indulge in activities that may be contrary to the customs and religious, political, social or cultural traditions of the locals.
• The team shall set up camps in its route to the base camp in such a way that they are acceptable to the local people or as prescribed by Government.
• The team shall not have any arms, ammunition and explosives etc. They are required to take government permission for the same.
• The team shall not get involved in any activity, which is or may be likely to affect negatively to the security and reputation of Nepal.
Trekking Peaks of Nepal, Thriving Heights...
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
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