Peak Climbing VS Mountaineering Expedition

 25 March 2022  Adventure Mountain Treks

Peak climbing

Less than 6,500 meters above sea level

When you are deciding whether or not to go climbing in Nepal and adding a 6,000m/ 20,000ft peak to your bucket list, there are a few things to analyze. Climbing to the apex of a Himalayan peak is considerably more difficult than completing a trek. Your preparations at home are influential in adding to your enjoyment and triumph on the mountain. Here are a few of the best peak climbing packages for you.

Pisang Peak Climbing

Pisang Peak is an awe-inspiring pyramid-shaped trekking peak grandstanding above Pisang Village. Pisang village is a village of northern Nepal inside Manang district, a part of Annapurna Circuit Thorong La Pass Trekking. Also, the peak Pisang rises behind the Annapurna II (7,937m), in between two separate 8000 meters peaks; Annapurna I 8,091m and Manaslu 8,156m. For the climbing history of the Pisang peak, the peak was first climbed by the German Expedition team in 1955AD. Pisang Peak Climbing is a combination of the two world’s popular tours.  Annapurna Circuit Trekking and Pisang peak climbing adventure Nepal tour.

Mera Peak Climbing

Mera Peak lies in the Makalu Barun park on the border of the Khumbu region. At 6476m it’s the very best of the Nepal Trekking Peaks, and commands one among the simplest viewpoints in Nepal; there are panoramic views taking in, among others, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyo, Kanchenjunga, Ama Dablam, Chamlang and Baruntse.

Lobuche East Peak Climbing

Lobuche Climb (6,119m) is an impressive Himalaya trekking in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It lies close to Khumbu Glacier and the village of Lobuche. The peak was the first to summit by Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa on April 25, 1984 AD. There are two main peaks; Lobuche East and Lobuche Far East. There is a big crevasse between two separate Lobuche Peaks. Lobuche being a beautiful mountain offers various existing routes and also a possibility for brand spanking new ones. The dark triangle of its rocky East face rises over the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier. It forms a spectacular skyline, forming the south ridge.

Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing

Tharpu Chuli Peak also referred to as Tent Peak, is located within the Annapurna region and is known for its distinct shape. Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing offers an exciting experience on the journey to its summit. It is situated within the center of the Annapurna Sanctuary opposite the Machhapuchhre (6997m). It’s considered to be one of the best peaks to climb. The Tharpu Chuli Peak journey isn’t just famed beautiful for its rich cultural diversity. It starts from the Gurung village but also boasts of a plethora of ecological bounty.

Rolwaling Parchamo Peak Climbing

Parchamo Peak (6,187m/20,300ft) is a piece of the Rolwaling Himalayan Range. The Paramo peak rises impressively as a trekking peak above an adventurous high pass of Nepal Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755MASL). Rolwaling Parchamo Peak Climbing is a combination of less beaten Rolwaling Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek with Parchamo Peak Climbing Adventure.

Island Peak Climbing with Gokyo to EBC Trek

Island Peak Climbing with Gokyo and EBC trek adds more fun and adventure in Himalaya trekking Packages. We also know Island Peak in Nepal as Imja Tse. Island Peak  Himalayas elevation range up to 6189 m and the base camp at 5,087 meters. Island Peak Weather may reach max up to -25°C in the Peak climbing season. 

Gokyo is famous for the “Gokyo Lakes trek“. Gokyo Lake lies in Sagarmatha National Park. It’s the lake of Hypnotization as its beauty is just more than anyone can resist. The beauty itself cures your tiredness of trek.

Island Peak Climbing with EBC Trek

Island Peak also is known as Imja Tse Peak is a part of the eastern Himalayas located inside Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. This is one of the popular and highly climbed peaks in Nepal categorized as a “Trekking peak” by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) which is impressively rising at the southern ridge of Lhotse Shar. Eric Shipton named the peak in 1951 after he had seen the sea of ice over the peak. The Swiss trekking team in 1956 AD was the first one to climb the Island peak. They opted for their warm-up preparation of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse Expedition, trip rewards with stunning views of the world’s popular mountains including Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Baruntse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar,  and many other snowcapped Himalayas.

Chulu Far East Peak Climbing

Chulu Far East Peak Climbing isn’t difficult so we’ll settle a high camp near the col. From that col, we follow the long South-West ridge on snow and ice. Although the approach up the Marshyangdi is relatively quick and involves no great altitude gain, the trek takes you thru an exquisite landscape and culture. Similarly, we start from the subtropical lower land of Marshyangdi river valley with beautiful terraced fields where Gurung culture is dominated. In the upper neighborhood of the valley in and around Manang, Manage people dominates the region with distinct ethnic, cultural, and social practice than people of the region. We then cross the famous Thorong La ( 5,416 m ) high pass before dropping to Jomsom. After then we will downstream the Kali Gandaki River. We fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

Mountaineering or Expedition

Above 6,500 meters mountains up to the world’s highest Mt. Everest 8,848 meters.

Nepal has always remained an ultimate destination for adventure enthusiasts and mountaineers. The country is home to many towering mountains captivating the imagination of various mountain expedition lovers for many centuries. Every year, large numbers of expeditions trudge towards the grueling Himalayan region.

Mountaineering expeditions in Nepal are almost similar to challenging trek activities, but they involve a few basic mountaineering skills above the existing snow line with the help of ropes, crampons, axes, and necessary climbing gears according to the care instructions and as per the supervision of climbing guide or leader.

Adventure seekers who want to go for the expedition require to be strong both psychologically and physically to brave the challenging and harsh voyage ahead of every mountaineering expedition. You have to dedicate a minimum of 1 month or 30days to go for mountaineering or a trekking venture. Major mountains to expedite in Nepal are-

Mt. Everest Expedition

Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak worldwide at the height of 8848m. Tenzing Norgay, the local Sherpa, and Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand are the two people, who have climbed the highest peak worldwide to make a history of the first climbers who succeed the summit. Indeed, the expedition allows you to follow the path of these two famous people of the world and at the same time, gives the opportunity to experience the local culture of the Sherpa people staying there.

Ama Dablam Expedition

Ama Dablam mountain peak has obtained its name for its outstanding beauty. The mountain peak belongs to the south region of Lhotse and Mount Everest, while it characterizes as sharp exposed mountain ridges combined with the vertical walls. If you want to experience the Ama Dablam Expedition in Nepal, you should definitely plan your visit during pre-monsoon or post-monsoon months. This is because, the best time to experience the expedition is during April and May, while during the latter weeks of September and October.

Mt. Manaslu Expedition

Mt. Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world with an altitude of 8,163m/26,781ft above sea level, impressively standing as a part of the Nepalese Himalayas in the west-central part of Nepal. The word Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit language which means “MOUNTAIN OF THE SPIRIT”. Mt Manaslu was first ascended by a Japanese expedition team in 1956.

Officially organized Mt. Manaslu Expedition trip with Adventure Mountain Nepal Trekking and climbing team also offers a beautiful experience of Manaslu Circuit Trekking which is one of the popular trekking trails in Nepal. Along the pre-climbing trekking trip, we can have a chance to view 10 major peaks over 6,500 meters from sea level including a few numbers of peaks above 7,000 meters.

Mt. Pumori Expedition

Mt. Pumori 7,161m/23,494ft is a mountain of Nepal magnificently standing on the Nepal–Tibet border in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. Mt. Pumori is located just a few kilometers west of the world’s highest Mt. Everest. The word Pumori means “the mountain daughter”. Sometimes climber mentions Mt. Pumori as an “Everest’s Daughter”. Mt. Pumori Expedition is a popular adventure activity in Nepal which was firstly ascended by the German-Swiss expedition team in 1962. Two Czech climbers climbed on the south face in 1995. Although a 7,000er, Mt. Pumori is obviously is a daring mountain offering sections of untamed exposure requiring climbers to possess previous mountaineering experience and with excellent fitness level. Mt. Pumori Expedition is rewarded with brilliant photographic views of snowy mountains which include Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Everest.

Mt. Annapurna I Expedition

Mt. Annapurna is located in the north-central part of Nepal which includes one major peak above 8,000 meters from the sea level that is called Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m/26,545ft). The 55 kilometers long massif contains a total of sixteen peaks above 6,000 meters and a total of thirteen peaks above 7.000 meters which are leaped by the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki Gorge on the west and Marshyangdi River on the north and east and by Pokhara Valley on the south. Annapurna I is the world’s tenth highest mountain. The complete Annapurna massif is located inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest and first conservation area project of Nepal.Nepal’s largest and first conservation area project

Baruntse Expedition via Mera Peak

Mt Baruntse at 7,129 meters/23,383ft is a mountain of Eastern Nepal located in the Khumbu region. It is encircled by major three Glaciers; Hunku Glacier on the southern side, Barun Glacier on the Eastern side, and Imja Glacier on the northwestern side. As per the climbing history of the Mt. Baruntse expedition, the mountain was first climbed by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow on May 30 1994 which team was led by Mt. Everest’s first climber Sir Edmund Hillary. As normally it is required to have a site trip to acclimatize before climbing Mt. Baruntse, here we have designed a package trip of Mt. Baruntse Expedition via Mera Peak Climbing where Mera Peak is Nepal’s highest trekking peak of NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) with an altitude of 6,461 meters above sea level (MASL).