Peak Climbing In Nepal

Peak climbing is an adventurous art that is hard to acquire. Nepal encounters amazing mountains rising to 8848.48 m above sea level that offer expeditions for both beginner and experienced climbers. There are 326 mountain Peaks open for climbing in Nepal. Among them, eight peaks are above 8000 m, 238 peaks are above 6000 m, and 90 peaks are between 5000 and 6000 m. You can select the mountain based on your preparation. Besides the tallest mountain with the hardest climb, this article gives complete information about easy peak climbing in Nepal. 

Easy peak climbing refers to low elevation, short duration, and less technical climb. Trekking peaks are the best in Nepal for climbing experience. If you are planning to climb a mountain for the first time, then these peaks are the best (Fig. 1).

5 Most Popular Peaks in Nepal for Beginners Climbers

1. Mera Peak
2. Island Peak
3. Lobuche East Peak
4. Yala Peak
5. Chulu west Peak 

Mera Peak

Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal. It is 27.709025° N and 86.867781° E in Everest region. It is a day expedition without a mountain climbing permit. Mera Peak climbing in Nepal is an 18-day package with two-way trekking from Lukla to Mera Peak base camp.  Climbing Mera Peak is moderate to difficult but it is technical than Kilimanjaro. Even a beginner can also climb the summit from Mera High camp. Directly climbing the peak is risky. Thus, we should spend some days on trekking to acclimatize in the Khumbu region. We will pass beautiful places of Solukhumbu, such as Paiya, Panggom, Chhatra, Khote, Tangnang, and Khare, before reaching Mera Peak High Camp. Probably, peak climbing will be on the 12th day of your arrival, which depends on weather conditions. You can enjoy the mesmerizing view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and many more peaks in the Mahalangur range. We should always choose the right time for the expedition. The Best time to climb Mera Peak is March, April, May, September, October and November. 

Highlight's

• 18 days trekking
• Highest trekking peak in Nepal
• Lukla flight and Everest region trek
• Amazing view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Baruntse, Chamlang, Ama Dablam
• Sherpa culture and local life
• Mera peak climbing cost is 2200 USD

Island peak

Island Peak is a moderately difficult peak for beginners with proper preparation. Island peak climbing is a 19-day package that includes EBC trekking followed by an Island peak base camp and Lukla. The trekking route to the Everest base camp makes trekking to the Island peak base camp harder than the Mera peak base camp. We should cover the higher trekking elevation of EBC to acclimatize our body and make it ready for peak climbing. You can enjoy the amazing views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Makalu, etc from Island Peak.

Trekkers should have good mental and physical health for climbing mountains. A climbing guide will lead you from the Island Peak base camp to the summit. Before then, a trekking guide will be your leader. You should always choose the best trekking company for peak climbing. It is always best to plan this trip during autumn and spring.

Highlight's

• Duration: 19 days (2 days for arrival and departure, 2 days for entering and exiting from Lukla, 1 day for preparation, 1 day for climbing Island Peak, 13 days for trekking)
• Difficulty level: 2B according to the Alpine grading system
• Highest elevation: Island peak (6165 m)
• The best seasons for island peaks are spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, and November).
• Island peak climbing cost: 1900 – 2100 USD

Lobuche peak

Lobuche Peak stands at an elevation of 6119 meters above sea level. It is the best trekking peak for mountaineering practice. Beginners with mountain climbing enthusiasm can easily reach the summit. Climbing Lobuche East Peak, located in Lobuche village, includes EBC trekking as well. It is a 20-day package that comprises trekking from Lukla to Everest base camp, Kalapather, and Lobuche peak climbing. 

Climbing Lobuche Peak is moderately difficult but proper preparation via rock climbing and guidance from a climbing guide make it easier. You should be mentally and physically fit to climb the peak. Most mountaineering occurs in groups. You should follow your climbing guide's instructions for a successful step on the Lobuche summit. All climbers should be careful when returning to the base camp as well. 

Highlight's

• Duration: 20 days (arrival and departure: 2 days, flight to and from Lukla: 2 days, trekking: 12 days, preparation: 2 days, peak climbing: 1 day, rest and celebration: 1 day)
• Highest elevation: 6119 m
• Lobuche peak climbing cost: 2090 USD
• Best time for Lobuche peak climb: March, April, May, September, October, November
• Mountain view: Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Tabuche, Thamserkhu, etc
• Difficulty: Moderately difficult

Yala Peak

Yala Peak is the easiest trekking peak, with an altitude of 5500 m. It is the best peak for beginners to gain climbing experience. The Yala Peak climbing itinerary includes 15 days that begin and end in Kathmandu. You can enjoy the great trekking in Langtang National Park, which starts from Syabrubeshi. The trekking continues to Lama Hotel, Langtang Valley, and Kyanjin Gompa before climbing Yala Peak. It takes only a day to complete the Yala peak expedition. 

Climbing Yala Peak is less difficult and more technical. You will have a climbing guide to climb Yala Peak. Trekkers should do proper preparation, listen to the instructions, and climb the peak following the climbers. The trekking guide will guide you to Yala Peak base camp and return to Kathmandu. 

Highlight's

• Duration: 15 days (2 days for arrival and departure, 1- day for peak climbing preparation, 2 days for Driving to and from Syabrubeshi to Kathmandu, 8 days trekking, 1 day for expedition, 1 day of tour in Kathmandu)
• Difficulty: moderate to easy
• Expedition time: One day
• Highest elevation: 5500 m
• The time for Yala peak climbing:  spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, November)
• Attractions: Langtang National Park, Kyanjin Ri, Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal

Chulu West Peak

Chulu West Peak is one of the best trekking peaks in the Annapurna region. It offers amazing views of Mount Manaslu, Mount Dhaulagiri, and many more mountains in the Annapurna range. The Chulu West peak climbing itinerary covers the Annapurna circuit trekking route. It is a 22-day package that includes three days of peak climbing. You can enjoy the amazing landscape of Annapurna region, along with Manang Valley and Mustang. Starting the trek from Jagat, we will pass Dharapani, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Ledar, and Chulu West Base Camp. Trekkers will rest in base camp to acclimatize their bodies. next day, peak climbing occurs. The climbing guide will lead you to Chulu West base camp I on the first day of peak climbing. Depending on weather conditions, we will climb to Chulu West base camp II. Taking rest on camp I and II makes the body familiar with altitude. The summit climb occurs on the third day of the expedition. After climbing the summit, we will return to base camp I. The trekking route continues to Ledar, Thorong La High Camp, Muktinath, Jomsom, and Pokhara via flight. After all, the team will return to Kathmandu through flight.

Highlight's

• Duration: 22 days (2 days for arrival and Departure, 1 day as a reserve day, 1 day for preparation,  2 days for the Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu flight, 1 day for driving to Jagat, 10 days for trekking, 2 days for acclimatization, and 3 days for Chulu West peak climbing and returning to basecamp)
• Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
• Expedition time: 3 days
• Highest elevation: 6420 m
• Amazing landscapes of Manang, Mustang and Lamjung
• Annapurna circuit trekking route
• Thorong La pass (5416 m)
• Attractions: Muktinath temple, Jomsom valley, Deepest George in Nepal
• Best times: spring and autumn

Conclusion

Peak climbing in Nepal gives the best experience of mountaineering. If you are planning a Mount Everest expedition or other Mountain climbing, then peak climbing is the initial phase. Peak climbing includes trekking and reaching the summit under the guidance of Sherpas. Besides the above-mentioned climbing peaks, Dhampus Peak, Mardi Himal, and Tent Peak are also popular Peaks for beginners.