Everest Region
As the main approach route to Mt Everest (Sagarmatha), the Solukhumbu region has an almost mystical status in the world of trekking. The two-week climb to Everest Base Camp is perhaps the world's most famous trek, and tens of thousands of trekkers tackle the route every year for grandstand views of the world's highest mountain and its even more dramatic neighbours, Lhotse and Nuptse.
The Everest Region Nepal is more than just trekking, it is a milestone in anyone’s life; and some have even described the experience as a journey close to Nirvana.
Talking more about the Everest region it holds some of the largest mountains of the world, including Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Makalu (8,481 m), and Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m). With all these high mountains there are numerous snow-capped peaks situated here. Not only this, this region has the most stunning glaciers, challenging passes, picturesque valleys, pristine lakes, fine villages, dense forests, lovely rivers, untamed streams, and rich flora & fauna. Sagarmatha National Park is located in the Everest region, which is also part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Everest region is more than Himalayan mountains and irresistible sceneries, it is home to the most famous Sherpas, and other ethnic communities like Rai, Magars, Limbu. The region is immensely rich in tradition & culture. People residing here are following the same practices for more than hundreds of years. You can find monasteries, small gompas, Chortens fastened with colorful prayer flag and mani-walls throughout the region.
Peak Climbing
Peak climbing in Nepal has become more popular than before after the establishment of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
And there are now over 30 trekking peaks in Nepal with more being opened every year.
‘Trekking Peaks’ or Peak Climbing describe mountain peaks under 7,000 meters in height that can be climbed without any prior rope or crampon climbing experience.
Why Peak Climbing in Nepal?
Peak climbing in Nepal offers equally the up close views of the majestic mountains, dazzling scenes and sceneries. It is an opportunity to learn using mountaineering equipments, firsthand and practical experience of coping up with the high altitude challenges and prepare oneself for climbing the higher Himalayas.
Nepal is a paradise for peak climbing adventure and offers lifetime experience to everyone from novice climbers to the veteran mountaineers in this adventure world.
Nepal is not merely blessed with the astonishing natural beauty alone but also with amazing natural wonders. Nepal further has numerous of lofty Himalayan peaks and is home for eight mountains above 8,000 meters out 14 highest in the world.
Required Permits
The list of trekking peaks was extended in 2002 and split into NMA-A and NMA-B lists. All trekking peaks and mountains in Nepal over 5,000 meters require a permit to climb. These vary in cost depending on group size and what category the peak falls under.
- For all group A trekking peaks (of which there are 15) permits cost $500 for a group of up to 7 people. For every person over 7 you will have to pay an extra $100.
- For all 18 group B trekking peaks permits cost $350 for a group of up to 4 people. It is then an extra $40 per person up to 8 people. For anything above 8 the permit cost is $510 with an extra $25 per person on top.
Permits can be purchased in one day usually through your trekking tour operator. 36% of permit fees go to the Nepalese Government. For all higher peaks you will need to purchase a permit either through the Ministry of Tourism or through TAAN. These permits often take weeks to receive and you will often be required to undertake several interviews.
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Trekking
Nepal is known world wide for its picturesque mountains. Especially known to most is the mighty Mount Everest, and a lot of people travel from all over to capture a glimpse of the world’s tallest peak.
However Mount Everest is just a small fraction of what there is to discover in Nepal, with some of the most unique teahouses, monasteries and friendly locals you will come across anywhere on the planet.
For those that love adventure, the best way to explore this country is on your own two feet, by Trekking in Nepal.
Trekking in Nepal is life time memorable and adventurous journey and will leave visitors coming back for more.
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