Nepal Mountains: Where Earth Meets Sky and Humanity Finds Its Soul

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Nepal cradled in the heart of the Himalayas, is a realm where the sky pierces the earth. Officially recognized as home to 468 mountain peaks, this small nation boasts some of the planet's most awe-inspiring summits, ranging from the legendary Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) to lesser-known gems like Ganesh Himal and Api Himal. These peaks sculpted by tectonic forces and cloaked in myth form a rugged spine that defines Nepal's identity.

Of the 468, 87 are open to climbers, drawing adventurers to test their grit on iconic routes, while others remain untouched, revered as sacred abodes of deities. Each peak tells a story of Sherpa resilience, Buddhist prayer flags fluttering in thin air, and terraced villages clinging to slopes. Yet, these giants face modern challenges, from melting glaciers to the footprints of tourism.

Nepal's mountains are more than numbers. They're a testament to nature's grandeur and humanity's quest to explore, protect, and coexist with the sublime.

Nepal has 468 Mountain Peaks.

Nepal, home to eight of the world’s highest peaks, has long captivated mountaineers and adventure seekers. The Golden Decade of Climbing in the 1950s saw many of these 8,000-meter giants conquered for the first time as nations raced to claim their place in mountaineering history. Today, the challenge has evolved, and climbers push boundaries by setting new records, redefining limits, and embracing new styles of ascent. With around 326 peaks currently open for mountaineering, Nepal remains the ultimate playground for those seeking the thrill of high-altitude adventure.

List of 468 Mountain Peaks in Nepal

S. No. Mountain/Peak Elevation(M) Mountain Range
1 Sagarmatha 8848.86 Khumbu
2 Kanchenjunga Main 8586 Kanchenjunga
3 Lho Tse 8516 Khumbu
4 Yalung Khang 8505 Kanchenjunga
5 Kanchenjunga Central 8476 Kanchenjunga
6 Kanchenjunga South 8476 Kanchenjunga
7 Makalu I 8463 Mahalangur
8 Lho Tse Middle 8413 Mahalangur
9 Lho Tse Shar 8400 Khumbu
10 Cho Oyu 8201 Khumbu
11 Dhaulagiri I 8167 Dhaulagiri
12 Manaslu 8163 Mansiri
13 Annapurna I 8091 Annapurna
14 Yalung Khang West 8077 Kanchenjunga
15 Gyachung Khang 7952 Khumbu
16 Kanchenjunga North 7938 Kanchenjunga
17 Annapurna II 7937 Annapurna
18 Tenzing Peak 7916 Mahalangur
19 Khangbachen 7903 Kanchenjunga
20 Himal Chuli East 7893 Mansiri
21 Dr. Harka Gurung Chuli 7871 Mansiri
22 Nup Tse 7855 Mahalangur
23 Makalu South East 7803 Mahalangur
24 Khambachen East 7784 Kanchenjunga
25 Dhaulagiri II 7751 Dhaulagiri
26 Ngojumba Khang 7743 Khumbu
27 Dhaulagiri III 7715 Dhaulagiri
28 Kumbhakarna 7710 Kanchenjunga
29 Hillary Peak 7681 Mahalangur
30 Makalu II (Kangchug Tse) 7678 Mahalangur
31 Dhaulagiri IV 7661 Dhaulagiri
32 Varaha Shikhar (Fang) 7647 Annapurna
33 Dhaulagiri V 7618 Dhaulagiri
34 Shanti Shikhar 7591 Mahalangur
35 Annapurna III 7555 Annapurna
36 Khangsar Khang West 7555 Annapurna
37 Himal Chuli West 7540 Mansiri
38 Annapurna IV 7525 Annapurna
39 Khangsar Khang 7485 Annapurna
40 Jongsang Peak 7483 Janak
41 Shartse II 7457 Khumbu
42 Gangapurna 7455 Annapurna
43 Ganesh I 7429 Ganesh
44 Kabru Central 7412 Kanchenjunga
45 Churen 7371 Dhaulagiri
46 Churen West 7371 Dhaulagiri
47 Kirat Chuli 7365 Kanchenjunga
48 Pasang Lhamu Chuli 7351 Mahalangur
49 Gimigela Chuli 7350 Kanchenjunga
50 Talung 7349 Kanchenjunga
51 Nemjung 7339 Peri
52 Himal Chuli North 7331 Mansiri
53 Chamlang 7319 Mahalangur
54 Kabru 7318 Kanchenjunga
55 Nagpai Gosum I 7312 Mahalangur
56 Nagpai Gosum II 7296 Mahalangur
57 Dhaulagiri VI 7268 Dhaulagiri
58 Dome Khang 7264 Kanchanjunga
59 Putha Hiun Chuli 7246 Dhaulagiri
60 Kabru North 7235 Kanchenjunga
61 Langtang Lirung 7234 Langtang
62 Annapurna South 7219 Annapurna
63 Langtang Ri 7205 Langtang
64 Gurja Himal 7193 Dhaulagiri
65 Tarke Khang 7193 Annapurna
66 Chamar 7187 Shringi
67 Nepal Peak 7177 Kanchenjunga
68 Chamar North 7165 Shringi
69 Pumo RI 7161 Khumbu
70 Manaslu North 7157 Mansiri
71 Nepal Peak II 7143 Kanchenjunga
72 Gangapurna West 7140 Annapurna
73 Gaurishankar 7135 Rolwaling
74 Tilicho Peak 7134 Annapurna
75 Api 7132 Byas-Rishi
76 Barun Tse 7129 Barun
77 Ratna Chuli 7128 Peri
78 Himlung Himal 7126 Peri
79 Pathibhara Chuli 7125 Kanchenjunga
80 Ganesh II 7111 Ganesh
81 Ganesh III 7110 Ganesh
82 Nampa Chuli 7110 Gurans
83 Api West 7100 Byas-Rishi
84 Himlung 7092 Peri
85 Janak Chuli 7090 Kanchenjunga
86 Sharphu I 7070 Kanchenjunga
87 Nilgiri North 7061 Nilgiri
88 Thulagi Peak 7059 Mansiri
89 Ganesh IV 7052 Ganesh
90 Gyajikang 7038 Peri
91 Saipal 7031 Gurans/Saipal
92 Hunchhi 7029 Mahalangur
93 Nepal Gyap Peak 7007 Kanchenjunga
94 Ganesh V 6986 Ganesh
95 Gauri 6983 Rolwaling
96 Lamjung Himal 6983 Annapurna
97 Kang Garu 6981 Peri
98 Leonpo Gang 6979 Jugal
99 Dorje Lyakpa 6966 Jugal
100 Langpo Peak 6965 Kanchenjunga
101 Chabuk 6960 Kanchenjunga
102 Anidesh Chuli (White Wave) 6960 Kanchenjunga
103 Numbur 6957 Rolwaling
104 Burke Khang 6942 Mahalangur
105 Nilgiri Central 6940 Nilgiri
106 Tengi Ragi Tau 6938 Mahalangur
107 Chota Ri 6934 Khumbu Himal
108 Himlung East 6932 Peri
109 Loshar I 6930 Kanchenjunga
110 Tukuche Peak 6920 Dhaulagiri
111 Rongshar Ri I 6900 Mahalangur
112 Lugula 6899 Lugula
113 Chago 6893 Mahalangur
114 Gurkarpo Ri 6891 Jugal
115 Panbari 6887 Peri
116 Sharphu III 6885 Kanchenjunga
117 Drohmo 6885 Kanchenjunga
118 Kanjiroba Main 6883 Kanjiroba
119 Saipal East 6882 Saipal
120 Pathibhara South East 6868 Kanchenjunga
121 Pem Thang Karpo Ri 6865 Langtang
122 Yangra South 6863 Ganesh
123 Nupla Khang 6861 Mahalangur
124 Loshar II 6860 Kanchenjunga
125 Chumbu 6859 Mahalangur
126 Kanti Himal 6859 Kanti Himal
127 Kanjiroba North 6858 kanjiroba
128 Pathibhara North East 6857 Kanchenjunga
129 Jethi Bahurani Chuli 6850 Gurans
130 Pandra 6850 Kanchanjunga
131 Amphu I 6840 Mahalangur
132 Nilgiri South 6839 Nilgiri
133 Chumbu North 6835 Mahalangur
134 Ohmi Khang 6829 Janak
135 Pathibhara East 6825 Kanchenjunga
136 Cheo Himal 6820 Peri
137 Ama Dablam 6814 Khumbu
138 Khangri Shar 6811 Mahalangur
139 Bobaye Chuli 6808 Byas-Rishi
140 Bhairab Takura 6799 Jugal
141 Khangtega 6783 Khumbu
142 Ghanyala Hies 6779 Kanchenjunga
143 Khangri West 6773 Mahalangur
144 Thakar Go 6771 Rolwaling
145 Kyashar 6770 Mahalangur-Makalu
146 Phu Khang Go (Panbari North) 6767 Peri
147 Hongu 6764 Mahalangur
148 Tu Tse ( Peak 6 ) 6758 Mahalangur/Makalu
149 Thaknak Ri 6757 Rolwaling
150 Nampa 6755 Gurans
151 Chang Himal 6750 Kanchenjunga
152 Firankof West 6745 Saipal
153 Guras 6744 Gurans
154 Pethangtse 6739 Mahalangur
155 Khang Nachu Go 6737 Gaurishankar
156 Peak 4 6736 Mahalangur
157 Jasemba Go 6734 Mahalangur
158 Leonpo Gang East 6733 Jugal
159 Lachama Chuli 6721 Changla Himal
160 Linkhu Chuli I 6719 Mahalangur
161 Pangbuk Ri 6716 Mahalangur
162 Lingtren 6714 Mahalangur
163 Cho Polu 6711 Mahalangur
164 Tharke Khang 6710 Mahalangur
165 Dzanye I 6710 Kanchanjunga
166 Salbachum 6707 Langtang
167 Chako 6704 Peri Himal
168 Nampa II 6700 Gurans
169 Khumjung Himal 6699 Damodar
170 Firankof East 6697 Saipal
171 Phu Khang 6694 Peri Himal
172 Paniyotippa 6687 Mahalangur
173 Hulang Go 6687 Peri
174 Chobuje 6685 Rolwaling
175 Rathong 6682 Kanchenjunga
176 Sherson North West 6682 Mahalangur
177 Numri 6677 Mahalangur
178 Agole East 6675 Rolwaling
179 Baudha 6672 Mansiri
180 Sobithongie 6670 Kanchenjunga
181 Jobo Rinjang 6666 Mahalangur
182 Rolwaling Khang 6664 Rolwaling
183 Linkhu Chuli 2 6659 Mahalangur
184 Peak 41 6649 Mahalangur
185 Khang Karpo 6646 Rolwaling
186 Phole 6645 Kanchenjunga
187 Yarwa 6644 Gurans
188 Khumbutse 6639 Mahalangur
189 Dhaulagiri 6633 Saipal
190 Phurbi Chyachu 6631 Jugal
191 Lachama North 6628 Changla
192 Kande Hiun Chuli 6627 Patrasi
193 Thamserku 6623 Khumbu
194 Changdi 6623 Palchung
195 Pangri Goldumba 6620 Langtang
196 Putha West 6620 Dhaulagiri
197 Pangpoche I 6620 Mansiri
198 Langmoche Ri 6617 Mahalangur
199 Kanjerawa 6612 Kanjiroba
200 Sita Chuchura 6611 Dhaulagiri
201 Thoche Go 6602 Peri
202 Ramtang 6601 Kanchenjunga
203 Kyunga Ri I 6599 Langtang
204 Putha Shoulder 6598 Dhaulagiri
205 Raksha Urai 6593 Urai Lekh
206 Friendship Peak 6592 Mahalangur
207 Chulu East * 6584 Damodar
208 Khatang 6582 Rolwaling
209 Chhib Himal 6581 Damodar
210 Jomsom Himal 6581 Damodar
211 Changla Khang 6581 Changla
212 Nampa South 6580 Gurans
213 Phu Khang North 6580 Peri
214 Dhagpache 6575 Langtang
215 Chaw East 6574 Janak
216 Malangphulang 6573 Mahalangur
217 Pethangtse East 6572 Mahalangur
218 Ghenye Liru 6571 Langtang
219 Kambong 6570 Dhaulagiri
220 Changla 6563 Changla
221 Hongde 6556 Damodar
222 Tso Karpo Khang 6556 Kanjiroba
223 Tripura Hiun Chuli 6553 Kanjiroba
224 Nangamari I 6537 Kanchanjunga
225 Dogari Himal 6536 Dhaulagiri
226 Yangri 6535 Jugal
227 Karyolung 6530 Rolwaling
228 Ghustung North 6529 Dhaulagiri
229 Mariyang 6528 Palchunghamga
230 Mt Lama 6527 Gurans
231 Rolwaling Khang North 6526 Rolwaling
232 Phunge 6524 Mansiri
233 Phungi 6524 Peri
234 Surma Sarovar North 6523 Surma Saravar Lekh
235 Tso Karpo 6518 Kanjiroba
236 Kanti East 6516 Kanti
237 Kyunga Ri II 6506 Langtang
238 Pangpoche II 6504 Mansiri
239 Rongshar Ri II 6502 Mahalangur
240 Singu Chuli * 6501 Annapurna
241 Tawoche 6501 Khumbu
242 Tengkhangpoche 6500 Rolwaling
243 Purbung 6500 Damodar
244 Pangbuk North 6496 Rolwaling
245 Khatung Khang 6484 Patrung Himal
246 Yakawa Kang 6482 Damodar
247 Ganesh VI 6480 Ganesh
248 Bhrikuti 6476 Damodar
249 Langchung Khang 6475 Kanchenjunga
250 Jarkya Peak 6473 Peri
251 Mera Peak * 6470 Khumbu
252 Ghustung South 6465 Dhaulagiri
253 Mahalangur Peak 6464 Mahalangur
254 Yanme Khang South East 6462 Janak
255 Mariyang West 6455 Palchunghamga
256 Sharphu II 6454 Kanchenjunga
257 Patrasi 6450 Patrasi
258 Mayung Thang Khang 6449 Kanti
259 Kanchauni 6444 Kanjiroba
260 Kojichwa Chuli 6439 Kanti Himal
261 Hiun Chuli * 6434 Annapurna
262 Sharphu IV 6433 Kanchenjunga
263 Yaupa 6432 Mahalangur/Makalu
264 Langju 6426 Puchen
265 Chola Tse * 6423 Khumbu
266 Sherson 6422 Mahalangur
267 Chulu West * 6419 Damodar
268 Larkya Peak * 6416 Manaslu
269 Langshisha Ri * 6412 Jugal
270 Lhashamma 6412 Kanjirowa
271 Swaksa Khang 6405 Kanjiroba
272 Chaw Peak 6404 Kanchanjunga
273 Yoko Pahad 6401 Gurans
274 Bamongo 6400 Gaurishankar
275 Tsar Tse 6398 Mukut Himal
276 Lhayul Peak 6397 Api Himal
277 Takphu Himal 6395 Nalakankar
278 Amotsang 6392 Damodar
279 Jyachhung 6388 Byas-Rishi
280 Saldim West 6388 Mahalangur
281 Kasi Dalpha 6386 Kanjiroba
282 Tashi Khang 6386 Dhaulagiri
283 Manapathi 6380 Dhaulagiri
284 Ganchenpo 6378 Jugal
285 Saldim 6374 Mahalangur/Makalu
286 Til Kang 6369 Nalakankar
287 Chhuama Peak I 6366 Mustang Himal
288 Bhrikuti Shail 6364 Damodar
289 Gyala 6363 Gyala
290 Kusum Kanguru * 6360 Khumbu
291 Danga 6355 Kanchanjunga
292 Kang Kuru 6355 Damodar
293 Pokhar Khang 6348 Damodar
294 Saribung 6346 Damodar
295 Nangamari North West 6345 Janak
296 Pamalka 6344 Rolwaling
297 Taple Shikhar 6341 Kanchenjunga
298 Ombigaichan * 6340 Mahalangur
299 Merra 6335 Kanchenjunga
300 Samdo Peak 6335 Mansiri
301 Kyabura 6332 Kanchenjunga
302 Omi Tso Go 6332 Rolwaling
303 Dolma Khang 6332 Rolwaling
304 Kaipuchonam Main 6329 Palchung
305 Sharphu V 6328 Kanchenjunga
306 Changdi East 6328 Kanti
307 Langdung 6326 Rolwaling
308 Chhuama Peak II 6325 Mustang Himal
309 Dzanye II 6322 Kanchenjunga
310 Dogari South 6315 Dhaulagiri
311 Tankya I 6305 Palchung
312 Pama Himal 6300 Peri
313 Peri Himal 6296 Peri
314 Khang Tokal 6294 Kanjiroba
315 Tankya II 6291 Palchunghamga
316 Chaw Far West 6290 Janak
317 Pharchamo * 6279 Rolwaling
318 Takla Khang 6276 Kanti
319 Kogi Khang North 6275 Kanti
320 Kanti Central 6275 Kanti
321 MDM Peak(Tsisima) 6270 Kanchenjunga
322 Asajya Tuppa 6265 Gorakh
323 Nyalu 6265 Chandi
324 Kojichwa South 6264 Kanti
325 Pankar Himal 6264 Shringi
326 Chhuama Peak III 6262 Mustang Himal
327 Tankya III 6261 Palchunghamga
328 Chhochenphu Himal 6260 Kanchanjunga
329 Chukyima Go 6258 Rolwaling
330 Senup 6257 Umbak
331 Ganglung Gangri I 6256 Chandi
332 Tankya IV 6254 Palchunghamga
333 Gorakh Khang 6254 Gorakh Himal
334 Pabuk Khang 6253 Janak
335 Mansail South 6251 Damodar
336 Simnang Himal 6251 Manaslu
337 Dingjung North 6249 Gaurishankar
338 Dingjung Ri 6249 Mahalangur
339 Gandharva Chuli 6248 Annapurna
340 Chaw West 6246 Janak
341 Mansail 6242 Damodar
342 Naulekh 6240 Mahalangur
343 Yara Chuli 6236 Palchung
344 Saula 6235 Kutang
345 Changla Khang North West 6233 Changla
346 Raungsiyar 6224 Rolwaling
347 Sat Peak 6220 Kanchenjunga
348 Langdak 6220 Rolwaling
349 Chungen Changma 6219 Mustang Himal
350 Kaipuchonam North West 6218 Kanti
351 Tengkoma 6215 Kanchenjunga
352 Ek Rate Danda 6212 Makalu
353 Rhimbu 6210 Puchen
354 Nangamari II 6209 Kanchanjunga
355 Sanctuary Peak 6207 Kanjiroba
356 Yanme Khang 6206 Kanchanjunga
357 Mustang Himal 6195 Damodar
358 Lasa 6189 Byas-Rishi
359 Kekyap Ri I 6187 Mustang Himal
360 Mansail East 6186 Mustang Himal
361 Khayang 6186 Mansiri
362 Thakmorpa Ri 6185 Langtang
363 Pota North 6182 Dhaulagiri
364 Swelo Khang 6180 Mansiri
365 Chhuama Peak IV 6179 Mustang Himal
366 Pashuwo 6177 Tsum
367 Peri 6174 Langtang
368 Dwijen Himal 6169 Shringi
369 Jabou Ri 6166 Rolwaling
370 Imja Tse * 6165 Khumbu
371 Palchung I 6159 Palchunghamga
372 Nirekha * 6159 Mahalangur
373 Thakar Go East 6152 Rolwaling
374 Gyalzen Peak 6151 Jugal
375 Kyazo Ri * 6151 Mahalangur
376 Bhemdang Ri 6150 Langtang
377 Urkenmang 6150 Jugal
378 Kokthang 6148 Kanchenjunga
379 Takphu North 6142 Nalakankar
380 Yasa Thak 6141 Rolwaling
381 Shey Shikhar 6139 Kanjiroba
382 Chhochenphu North 6139 Umbak
383 Lobuje West * 6135 Khumbu
384 Mustang Himal II 6130 Mustang Himal
385 Purkung 6126 Damodar
386 Changwathang 6125 Chandi
387 Bedding Go 6125 Rolwaling
388 Cheki Go * 6121 Gaurishankar
389 Hunku Chuli 6119 Mahalangur
390 Yolungma Khang 6114 Kanti
391 Bokta * 6114 Kanchenjunga
392 Jabou Ri North 6112 Rolwaling
393 Bijora Hiun Chuli 6111 Kanjiroba
394 Jijang 6111 Damodar
395 Gaugiri 6110 Damodar
396 Chhopa Bamare 6109 Rolwaling
397 Danfe Shail 6103 Kanjirowa
398 Bhulu Lhasa 6102 Kanjiroba
399 Lung Sampa 6100 Mahalangur
400 Tobsar 6100 Shringi
401 Ghyun Himal I 6099 Damodar
402 Chandi Himal 6096 Chandi
403 Kogi Khang 6095 Kanti
404 Kaipuchonam West 6093 Kanti
405 Gorakh Himal 6092 Gorakh
406 Pisang * 6091 Damodar
407 Lobuje East * 6090 Khumbu
408 Mukot Himal 6087 Dhaulagiri
409 Kwangde * 6086 Rolwaling
410 Sharphu VI 6076 Kanchenjunga
411 Lhonak 6070 Kanchenjunga
412 Mera South 6064 Mahalangur
413 Kesang Khang / UAAA Peak 6063 Damodar
414 Khangchung(UIAA Peak) 6063 Mahalangur
415 Nalakankar 6062 Nalakankar
416 Jyanglatunpu Peak 6062 Mustang Himal
417 Rolmi 6056 Puchen
418 Asajya Tuppa West 6055 Gorakh
419 Aichyn 6055 Chanwathan
420 Punchen Himal 6049 Mansiri
421 Yubra Himal * 6048 Langtang
422 Dudh Kundali 6045 Kanjiroba
423 Nupchu Peak 6044 Janak
424 Abi * 6043 Mahalangur
425 Lungchhung 6043 Palchung
426 Araniko Chuli 6039 Damodar
427 Ardang 6034 Chandi
428 Mojka Peak 6032 Kanchenjunga
429 Ghyun Himal II 6029 Mustang Himal
430 Ghyun Himal III 6027 Mustang Himal
431 Palchung II 6025 Palchunghamga
432 Khung 6024 Palchung
433 Dhechyan Khang 6019 Damodar
434 Phari Lapcha * 6017 Mahalangur
435 Karko 6015 Gurans
436 Thapa Peak 6012 Dhaulagiri
437 Kekyap Ri II 6011 Mustang Himal
438 Ghodchadi 6009 Rolwaling
439 Palchung III 6009 Palchunghamga
440 Norbu Kang 6005 Kanjirowa
441 Tinje Peak 5984 Gautam
442 Tilje 5984 Peri
443 Thakmorpa North East 5966 Langtang
444 Kaptang 5965 Kanti Himal
445 Suyao kang 5960 Kanchenjunga
446 Kagmara 5960 Kanjiroba
447 Lapuchun 5960 Tanje
448 Nobuk 5938 Umbak
449 Nheserku 5927 Rolwaling
450 Samjang 5924 Dhaulagiri
451 Kangfu Gaton Kanta Gaton 5916 Kanjirowa
452 Paldor Peak * 5903 Ganesh
453 Ramdong Go* 5900 Rolwaling
454 Yarsang Khang 5897 Damodar
455 Chanabolo 5897 Gautam
456 Jyangche 5893 Gautam
457 Ghyambu Peak 5870 Gautam
458 Nimku 5864 Dhaulagiri
459 Ghanja La Chuli * 5863 Langtang
460 Baden Powell Scout Peak 5857 Jugal
461 Sisne II 5854 Dhaulagiri
462 Khongma Tse * 5849 Khumbu
463 Sisne 5849 Sisne Himal
464 Lunadhar Khang 5811 Damodar
465 Thorong Peak 5751 Annapurna
466 Nar Phu 5748 Damodar
467 Chhukung Chuli 5550 Khumbu
468 Kap Chuli 5467 Saipal

Mountaineering in Nepal

Nepal's mountaineering legacy was etched into global history in 1953 when Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary stood atop Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. This watershed moment placed Nepal on the world map and ignited a golden era of Himalayan exploration. The 1950s, often dubbed the Golden Decade of Climbing, saw nations racing to conquer the planet's tallest mountains, with Nepal's eight peaks above 8,000 meters becoming the ultimate trophies. Today, mountaineering in Nepal has evolved from national rivalries to a quest for personal records, innovation, and sustainable adventure.

Nepal hosts 8 of the world's 14 peaks above 8,000 meters, the highest and most coveted in mountaineering. Nepal's mountains are not just numbers; they blend myth, challenge, and natural wonder, drawing adventurers and spiritual seekers alike to the "Roof of the World."

The Playground of Giants

Nepal is home to eight of the world's 14 peaks over 8,000 meters, all open for climbing:

  • Mount Everest (8,848m): The crown jewel, drawing climbers seeking glory.
  • Kanchenjunga (8,586m): Revered as the "Five Treasures of Snow" in local lore.
  • Lhotse (8,516m): Everest's neighbor, with a notorious knife-edge summit ridge.
  • Makalu (8,463m): A pyramid-shaped giant in the remote Mahalangur range.
  • Cho Oyu (8,201m): Known as the "Turquoise Goddess," a "gentle" 8,000er.
  • Dhaulagiri (8,167m): The "White Mountain," towering over the Kali Gandaki Gorge.
  • Manaslu (8,163m): The "Mountain of the Spirit," sacred to Buddhist communities.
  • Annapurna (8,091m): The first 8,000m peak ever summited, yet the deadliest.

Beyond these titans, Nepal boasts 1,310 peaks above 6,000 meters, of which 238 are officially open for climbing. The options cater to all skill levels, from technical ascents to beginner-friendly routes.

Climbing Permits and Logistics

The Mountaineering Section of Nepal's Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation oversees climbing permits issued year-round for peaks across the Himalayas. Key regulations include:

  • 326 peaks are currently open for expeditions.
  • 121 peaks do not require a government-appointed liaison officer, simplifying logistics.
  • Expeditions to the remaining peaks must consist of a liaison officer to ensure compliance with environmental and safety protocols.

Preparing for the Climb

Kathmandu serves as the hub for mountaineering preparations. Climbers can:

  • Rent or purchase gear: Equipment is widely available, from ice axes to high-altitude tents.
  • Hire agencies: Reputable mountaineering and trekking agencies handle permits, logistics, guides, porters, food, transportation, and insurance. Always opt for agencies with proven safety records and sustainability practices.
  • Train locally: Many agencies offer pre-expedition acclimatization treks and skill-building programs.

Challenges and Responsibility

While Nepal's peaks promise unparalleled adventure, they demand respect. Climate change, glacial retreat, and waste management are pressing concerns. The 2015 earthquake also reshaped landscapes, reminding climbers of the mountains' fragility. Responsible practices—such as removing trash, supporting local communities, and adhering to ethical guidelines—are critical to preserving this legacy.

A Legacy of Dreams

From Tenzing and Hillary's pioneering ascent to modern-day climbers chasing "firsts" (youngest, oldest, fastest), Nepal's mountains symbolize human ambition and resilience. Whether scaling an 8,000-meter colossus or a lesser-known 6,000-meter peak, every ascent writes a new chapter in Nepal's Himalayas.