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With eight of the highest peaks in the world, Nepal has become one of the most outstanding countries in the world of mountaineering. For many decades the dauntless icy peaks have posed as challenge to those who dare. There are some 326 peaks in Nepal open for mountaineering today. Government of Nepal opened around 175 peaks in the last two years to mark the Mount Everest Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Climbing permit to scale the Nepal Himalayas is issued in all seasons by the Mountaineering Section of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. Certain official documents are required to seek permission for climbing peaks. Around 121 peaks do not require license officer for expedition. Fees or royalties depend upon the altitude of the peak starting at US $ 1,000 for peaks below 6,501 meters and rising by US $ 500 for every 500 meters.Climbing gears and equipments can be bought or rented in Kathmandu. NEAT also offer packages that take care of needs like gear, food, transportation, guide and porter services. We also arrange insurance for our staff. Everest is known as the rooftop of the world. Their scenery is legendary. These mountains have had an air of mystery until recently. Even today, the vast area of the Himalaya is untouched. It has always remained a source of fascination and inspiration for people around the world. Himalaya ("Him" means snow and "Alaya" means abode), the abode of snow and the Gods, extends about 2500 Kilometers. The Brahmaputra (Assam) in the east and Indus river in the west demarcate the length of the Himalaya. It is 300 Kms wide and rises nine kilometers above the sea level. The Nepal Himalaya is in the centre of the Himalayan range. Eight peaks that exceed 8000 metres including the world's highest peak Mt Everest are the prominent members of Nepal Himalaya. It has a convergence of 1310 magnificent peaks over 6,000 metres. Nepal has become famous through out the world due to these mountains. |
It is a very interesting thing to know that there was a sea (the Tethys sea) between Indian Gondwana continent (Indian sub continent and Eurasian continent). Around 70 and 80 million years ago, the Himalaya began to come into existence. It is a peak of each evolution only about 10 to 20 million years back. Therefore, the Himalaya is extremely young and geologically active. According to geologists, mountains are growing at a rate of 15 cm (6 inch) a year as the Indian plate moving northward and forcing under the Eurasian plate. This process (plate tectonics) causes the earthquakes in this region. Geologists say that the collision of continents is squeezing up sedimentary rocks that were once below the sea. The mountains of Himalaya are the result of the collision of continents.
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World's Highest Peaks 8 out of 10 in Nepal |
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Mt. Everest (Nepal) |
8848m |
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Mt. K2 (Pakistan) |
8611m |
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Mt. Kanchenjunga (Nepal) |
8586m |
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Mt. Lhotse (Nepal) |
8516m |
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Mt. Makalu (Nepal) |
8463m |
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Mt. Cho-Yo (Nepal) |
8201m |
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Mt. Dhaulagiri (Nepal) |
8167m |
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Mt. Manaslu (Nepal) |
8163m |
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Mt. Nanga Parbat (Pakistan) |
8126m |
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Mt. Annapurna (Nepal) |
8091m |
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Island Peak |
6160m |
Popular Expedition in Nepal
Ama Dablam Expedition
Ama Dablam has long been considered the prettiest mountain in the world. High on her Southwest face hangs a glacier resembling a 'Dablam' - the sacred ornament box worn by ladies in the Sherpa community...
Annapurna I Expedition
Annapurna is a Sanskrit word which when broken down, would mean, "Sustenance" and "filled with". So the name would translate into "The Goddess rich in Sustenance" or simply "The Provider"...
Annapurna South Expedition
Annapurna IV is located at the view of Annapurna IV. Annapurna IV lies in the heart of the Annapurna Himal and is situated between the summits of Annapurna II and Annapurna III by a spectacular ridge that connects all three mountains...
Baruntse Expedition
Baruntse Peak lies in the heart of the Khumbu massif to the west of Makalu. This captivating ridge is surrounded by some of the most famous peaks of the world..
Everest Expedition
Even though the highest mountain in the world has been conquered many times in this forty-six year since the first conquest. Everest is still as inexplicable, beguiling and magnificent as ever...
Kanchenjunga Expedition
As far as measurement goes it is the third highest mountain in the world, and sits astride the Nepal/Sikkim border only a few miles from Tibet...
Thamserku Expedition
Unique trek into the high valleys of the Khumbu, first ascending Kala Pattar for the classic Everest view. Those mountains are magnificent extreme expedition mountains...
Pumori Expedition
To the Northwest of Nepal lies the fascinating country of the legendry Sherpas. In this land of mountains, Pumori stands aloof and proud as if aware of its intense effect on the valley below...
Manaslu Expedition
Manaslu lies in the Nepal Himalaya, Kali Gandaki valley. This mountain was previously known as Kutan l. 'tang' being the Tibetan word for flat place, thereby describing the mountain's general summit..
Makalu Expedition
This mountain is an impressive mass of red granite. The Great Black One, so called due to its dark brooding appearance is considered a massif with a "future". Makalu lies in the northeast region of Nepal and is a close neighbor to Mount Everest..
Lhotse Expedition
Lhotse" which means south peaks is part of the Everest massif. By virtue of it being 3km south of Mount Everest, from which it is separated by the South Col. It is considered an independent mountain..