Trekking peaks are comparatively easy climbing peaks about 6000 meters in Nepal. These peaks are the beginning journey for peak climbing adventure. Nepal has hundreds of peaks for climbing that beginner mountaineer can join for specializing. Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) issues the permit for trekking peaks which as categorized as Group A and Group B trekking peaks. Some peaks are royalties free for climbing. This article gives an overview of top 7 peaks for climbing in Nepal.
1. Island Peak
Island peak is non technical peak climbing in Nepal. The peak summit offers close-up view of the Everest and other several peaks. The trekking peak is most popular climbing peak in Nepal follows the hiking route of Everest Base Camp.
Island Peak Facts:
- Location: Everest / Solu Khumbu region
- Altitude: 6,189 m
- Difficulty: Little Difficulty
- Number of climbing days: 1-2 (including Island peak base camp)
- Best Season: April-May, October-November
- Accommodation: Teahouses & Lodges trek or Camping / Camping at Island peak Base Camp
- Duration: 16 days and above
2. Mera Peak
Mera peak is famous as a highest trekking peak in Nepal with the elevation of 6,476 meters. Mera is actually a collection of three separate peaks offers incredible views of Cho Oyu (8,201m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Everest (8,848m). Mera peak is less accessible because of the location. Even though, the climb is less technical than Island peak. But, ice axes, ropes etc will still be used.
Mera Peak Facts:
- Altitude: 6,476 m
- Difficulty: Little Difficulty
- Number of climbing days: 3
- Best Season: September, October, November (but March/April/May are also fine months!)
- Accommodation: Lodges and Camping to Mera Peak / Camping during the 3 days climbing
- Duration: 16 days above
3. Lobuche East Peak
Lobuche East Peak is third popular trekking peak in Nepal located in Everest region. The climbing peak offers close views of the surrounding Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse and Pumori. Lobuche East is not so difficult peak to climb, however it is one of the supportive climb for the preparation of other mountaineering peaks.
Lobuche East Peak Facts:
- Location: Everest / Solu Khumbu region
- Altitude: 6,119 m
- Difficulty: Easy
- Number of climbing days: 3
- Best Season: Mid-March to May and October to Mid- December
- Accommodation: Lodges and Camping to Lobuche East Peak / Camping on Lobuche peak
- Duration: from 14 days and above, pending itinerary
4. Yala Peak
Yala peak in Langtang region is non-technical peak offers magnificent view of several Himalayan peaks. The close-up views of Shishapangma (8,013 m), the highest mountain in Tibet. Similarly other peaks visible from Yala peak are Langtang Lirung, Langsisha Ri, Gangchepo, and Dorche Pakpa. Dorche Lakpa is the highest peak in Langtang region.
Yala Peak Facts:
- Location: Langtang region
- Altitude: 5,520 m
- Difficulty: Easy, F (applied the: French Adjectival System, IFAS)
- Number of climbing days: 1
- Best Season: March – May and October – November
- Accommodation: Guesthouses & Lodges
- Duration: 10 days or above including trekking
5. Chulu West Peak
Chulu West peak is located in Annapurna region of Nepal. The peak is technical one and requires some basic skills of ice axes and crampons. The peak is tough enough to climb and needs efforts. The peak offers mesmerizing views of the nearby Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I.
Chulu West Peak Facts:
- Location: Annapurna region
- Altitude: 6,419 m
- Difficulty: Little Difficulty
- Number of climbing days: 6
- Best Season: October/November and March/April
- Accommodation: Lodges and Camping
- Duration: possible from 18 days, including trekking
6. Pisang Peak
Pisang peak is one of the popular trekking peaks in Annapurna region. The peak is technical one and demands some climbing skills. Hence, a climber needs to be physically fit and preferably have some previous climbing experience. This peak offers dramatic views of entire Annapurna region. The highlights are the Pisang valley, Glacier Lake and more.
Pisang Peak Facts:
- Location: Annapurna region
- Altitude: 6,092 m
- Difficulty: Little Difficulty
- Climbing days: 2
- Best Season: March-April and September-November
- Accommodation: Lodges and Camping / Camping during the climb
- Duration: possible from 13 days including trekking
7. Dhampus Peak
Dhampus peak in Dhaulagri mountain range is popular trekking peak in western Nepal. The Dhampus peak summit features a majestic panorama of as many as 30 peaks, among them giants like Machhapuchchhre, Annapurna I, and Manaslu.
Dhampus Peak Facts:
- Location: Dhaulagiri area
- Altitude: 6,012 m
- Difficulty: Little Difficulty
- Number of climbing days: 2
- Best Season: Mar-Apr and Oct-Nov
- Accommodation: Lodges and Camping
- Duration: from 15 days and above, pending itinerary