Trekking Peaks, Peaks Climbing in Nepal

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Climbing a trekking peak in the Nepal Himalaya is anything but a trek. These peaks contain some of the most exciting and involved mountaineering challenges in the world. Trekking peaks vary from moderately pitched glacier walks to technical, multi-day mixed rock and ice climbs. The trick is to find one that matches your skill level and experience. With planning and preparation, you can outfit yourself and attempt what will be a truly extraordinary mountain experience.

The trekking peaks were first designated in 1978 by the newly formed Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) as an alternative to the 104 expedition peaks, which required a liaison officer, a sirdar (Nepali trekking leader), and a great deal of expense. Technically, trekking peaks differ from expedition peaks in elevation only; some are as difficult as, if not more difficult than, their larger counterparts.

You can only climb with a guide who is registered with the NMA; and only a guide can obtain a permit from the NMA. Peaks over 6,000 meters are termed Group A peaks and cost $300, and those under are termed Group B and cost $200. These fees accommodate groups up to 10 persons; beyond that, extra people pay an additional $5.00 each.

There are 18 designated trekking peaks in Nepal: seven in the Everest region, four in the Annapurna region, and the remaining in the Langtang, Manang, and Rolwaling regions. Mera Peak (6,476m) and Island Peak (or Imja Tse, 6,189m) in the Everest region are the most popular trekking peaks.

Group "A" Trekking Peaks
Name of Peak
Height
Region/Area
Mt. Cholatse
6,440 m
Khumbu Himal
Mt. Machermo
6,237 m
Khumbu Himal
Mt. Kyazo Ri
6,186 m
Khumbu Himal
Mt. Nirekha
6,159 m
Khumbu Himal
Mt. Langsisa Ri
6,427 m
Langtang Himal
Mt. Ombigaichen
6,340 m
Khumbu Himal
Mt. Bokta
6,143 m
Kangchenjunga
Mt. Chekigo
6,257 m
Gauirshankar
Mt. Phari Lapcha
6,017 m
Khumbu Himal
Mt. Lobuje West
6,145 m
Khumbu Himal
Mt. Larkya Peak
6,249 m
Manaslu Himal
Mt. ABI
6,097 m
Khumbu Himal
Mt. Yubra Himal
6,035 m
Langtang Himal
Mt. Yala
5,732 m
Langtang Himal
Mt. Chhukung Ri
5,550 m
Khumbu Himal


Group “B” Trekking Peaks
Name of Peak
Height
Region/Area
Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak)
6,501m
Annapurna Himal
Mera Peak
6,654m
Khumbu Himal
Kusum Kangru
6,367m
Khumbu Himal
Kwande Ri
6,011m
Khumbu Himal
Chulu West
6,419m
Manang Himal
Imja-tse (Island Peak)
6,189m
Khumbu Himal
Pharchamo
6,187m
Rolwaling Himal
Lobuje East
6,119m
Khumbu Himal
Ramdung Go
5,925m
Rolwaling Himal
Pisang
6,091m
Manang  Himal
Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak)
5,663m
Annapurna Himal
Khongma Tse (Mehar Peak)
5,849m
Khumbu Himal
Ganja La Chuli (Naya Kanga)
5,844m
Langtang Himal
Pokhalde
5,806m
Khumbu Himal
Mardi Himal
5,587m
Annapurna Himal
Paldor
5,896m
Langtang Himal
Hiuchuli
6,441m
Annapurna Himal

Climbing Permits for the trekking Peaks and newly opened trekking Peaks of Nepal are issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Every expedition has to be accompanied by a Climbing Guide registered with NMA. Peak Permits can be optained through Trekking Agencies registered with NMA.

Fee Structure for Group "A" Trekking Peaks
Royalty for up to seven members: USD 500.00
Royalty for each additional member upto 12 persons: USD 100.00

Fee Structure for Group "B" Trekking Peaks
Royalty for 1-4 members: USD 350.00
Royalty for 5-8 members: USD 350.00 + USD 40.00 per person
Royalty for 9-12 members: USD 510.00 + USD 25.00 per person
Note: Maximum number of members in one team is 12

Garbage Deposit for all 33 Trekking Peaks
A Garbage Deposit fee of USD 250.00 payable to NMA is required to obtain permits for all 33 NMA peaks. Refunds on the Garbage Deposit shall be as per NMA provisions.
Expeditions have to be accompanied by a Climbing Guide registered with NMA.

Category
Members
Royalty (USD)
Extra Member
(Up to 8)
Extra Member
(Up to 12)
Group A
7
500.00
100.00 USD
100.00 USD
Group B
4
350.00
40.00 USD
25.00 USD
Garbage Deposit
250.00 USD

INFO:
Longest and largest mountain range in the world, the Himalaya is crowded together by hundreds of sky soaring mountains. Nepal comprises about 500 miles continuous range of these giant mounts from Kanchenjunga in the East to Saipal in the West. There are more than 1300 peaks which are identified by survey of tourism ministry of Nepal. Among them, 319 peaks are opened for climbing activities for the mountaineers from all over the world.

Most of the peaks opened for mountaineering expeditions are above 6,500 meter /2100ft which are considered as large scale mountaineering. Despite this, the government of Nepal collaborating with Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has opened some of the middle range peaks for short time expeditions. These small peaks ranging from 5600 mtr (18300ft) to 6500mtr (21000ft) are 33 in total. They are popularly known as trekking peaks.

The term trekking peak is not a suitable definition as any of these peaks are still higher than highest mountains in Europe and in America. Some of them are pretty challenging and need well planned full board Expeditions. Somehow, these are comparatively easy in terms of technical ability, permit procedure and royalty paying to the government.

NMA has sole authority to allow permits in these peaks. Trekking peaks are selected from various parts of the Himalayan ranges; some situated in popular trekking sectors like in Everest and in Annapurna and some are in off the main tourist area like in Ganesh Himal, Rolwaling and Damodar ranges.

Trekking peaks give pleasure of ever exhilarating experience of mountaineering. These are easily accessible and affordable. Most of the Expeditions are completed within 3 to 4 weeks starting and ending in Kathmandu. Any trekkers or mountaineers willing to have lesson of mountaineering or experience of climbing, can find trekking peaks as a primer play ground of exciting adventure.