Climbing

The mountainous north of Nepal hosts eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest (8848 m / 29029 ft), called Sagarmatha in the Nepali language, Kanchenjunga (8586 m / 28169 ft), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m / 27940 ft), Mt. Makalu (8463 m / 27766 ft), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201 m / 2696 ft), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m / 26795 ft), Mt. Manaslu (8163 m / 26782), Mt. Annapurna (8091 m / 26545 ft). Necessary permits & documents should be obtained before climbing. Vistas Himalaya will arrange for all the necessary documents and organize the best service by the experienced climbing Sherpa as and when necessary. More than 240 peaks over 6100 m (20000 ft) above sea level are located in Nepal.Whethermajor or minor in scale, peakswill give you an exciting challenge. Mountain climbing is obviously a more vigorous task rather than to trek. Experienced trained climbing guides will assist you to achieve your ambitious goals. The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has categorized the mountains into expedition and trekking peaks. Peaks above 7000 meters (22966 feet) are categorized as expedition whereas trekking peaksare under 7000 meters of altitude and considered climbable by anyone with a moderate amount of mountaineering experience and skills. Trekking peaks offer a great potential adventure and exploration.