Best Viewpoints of Mount Everest, an exciting journey of moderate to adventurous grade trekking. Where one can enjoy pleasant walks to scenic spots for glorious views of the world’s highest Mt. Everest.

Most travelers might be unaware of where and how to get closer and in front of the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest. Besides, mountaineering expedition trekkers have the opportunity to enjoy views of Mt. Everest from various perspectives.

Best Viewpoints of Mount Everest, an excellent guideline for all wide-world travelers as well for all age-group. Visitors to Nepal who are keen and interested in being within the shade of Everest, where one can choose from several options. 

From long to short treks per your duration and holidays in Nepal, where one can fully enjoy the trek. We have set the program to help and guide you to beautiful scenic spots, to experience grand views and local culture.

From the beginning of trekking, one can enjoy lovely surrounding views as you walk through from one village to another. Where route leads you on a pleasant trail as altitude gains slowly, as you enjoy spectacular scenery and views of Mt. Everest. 

On reaching your desired destinations at scenic view-points, and get overwhelmed with beautiful views of the world’s highest peaks including Everest.

We have lined grand places to catch immense views of Mt. Everest with other giant peaks that surround you on the trek. From a few day’s walks to Namche Bazaar, where one can continue to scenic Thyangboche and as far to Kalapathar hill. The highest points of the adventure for the closest views of Mt. Everest are within a stone’s throw distance. After a glorious time around Khumbu Valley and in the comfort of a lovely local lodge, return journey to Lukla. Next early morning a sweeping short flight with the last view of Mt. Everest brings you to Kathmandu. 

The following viewpoints allow you to see Mt. Everest after a great scenic and pleasant to Namche Bazaar and beyond.

Namche Bazaar has the best views of Mt. Everest:

On Route Namche Bazaar, Top of Namche Bazaar Sagarmatha National Park Headquarter and Everest View Hotel.

The trek to Namche Bazaar starts from Lukla at 2,820 m after a short scenic flight from Kathmandu. Lukla is a gateway town for various adventure destinations around the high Khumbu and Everest region, where most treks start and end.

An enjoyable walk through nice cultural Sherpa villages steeped with interesting Buddhist religious monuments, following the glacial Dudh Kosi River. 

The first overnight stop in Phakding, at a height of 2,640 m high located on a gorge of Dudh Kosi River. From Phakding walk takes you further high to Namche Bazaar, which starts with a lovely gradual walk for the first half. 

The walk continues to Monjo village and then enters Sagarmatha National Park, designated as a World Heritage Site.

As well one of the world’s highest national parks with an area of 1,148 sq. km, with the highest peak Mt. Sagarmatha / Everest. Includes well-known peaks Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyo, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Thermasarkhu, Kwangde, Khangtiaga, and Gyachung Kang. Trek follows the river past the last Jorsalle village and then the climb begins after crossing the last bridge to Namche Bazaar.

On the walk to Namche enjoy the first view of Mt. Everest if the day is fine and clear, especially morning time. The right spot for an excellent view of Mt. Everest is an hour before Namche Bazaar. Enjoy a refreshing rest at a place called Thoop Danda, after a tough climb from the river valley below. A nice scenic place and a popular rest spot for trekkers going up or downhill, as it offers excellent views.

From Thoop Danda at about 3, 170 m high, enjoy grand views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse in the north. Includes views of Kongde towards the south, with Thermasarkhu and Kusum-Kanguru in the east direction.

After enjoying the views on a clear day, an hour or more reach you at Namche Bazaar. Where all houses serve as lodges, and hotels are placed in an amphitheater position, Namche Bazaar famous and popular town village among trekkers.  

Normally all trekkers spend an extra day in Namche Bazaar at 3,440 m for acclimatization before heading further north.

At Namche Bazaar perspective Everest viewpoints, walk uphill for half an hour to the top ridge near Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters. 

Enjoy a grand panorama of Mt. Everest with the adjoining snow mountain range, which includes a bird s-eye view of Namche Bazaar. Spend the morning with glorious scenery and visit the park museum nearby an interesting place to gain knowledge of the Everest region.

The next place for super views of Everest is from Everest View Hotel, an hour or more climb to Syangboche. Which has an old small airstrip, built to charter planes for customers of Everest View Hotel in the early days. From Syangboche airfield 45 45-minute gradual uphill walk to the entrance of the hotel established in early 1971.

Everest View Hotel was listed on the Guinness Book of World Records in 2004, as the world’s highest hotel at 3,880 m high. Enjoy an excellent view of Mt. Everest as you enjoy a warm cup of tea/coffee and other refreshments. 

From Everest View Hotel one can spend overnight or retrace back to Namche Bazaar, an optional walk to Khumjung and Khunde villages.

Tengboche Monastery for Everest Panorama:

A lovely scenic walk from Namche Bazaar, the route leads on a gradual winding trail facing exceptional scenery with Everest in view. After a pleasant morning trek, the afternoon walk leads to climbing for a few hours within nice woods to reach the beautiful place of Tengboche.

The first sight upon reaching Tengboche is a colorful monastery facing views of majestic Ama Dablam and Mt. Everest. Enjoy the time of your life in this spectacular scenic spot surrounded by lovely forests and Snow Mountains.

Tengboche is one of the highlights of the Everest base camp trek and other most popular treks for trekkers with limited holidays, the whole trip of a week duration.

At Tengboche with time to visit its fascinating monastery interior where once a year a religious event takes place. The festival is called Mani-Rimdu in October or early November as per the Buddhism Lunar calendar.

Tengboche is a lovely scenic spot to witness local Sherpa and Buddhist culture at the height of 3,867 m. After views of Everest panorama return journey on the same way back to Lukla or carry on to Kalapathar Hill.    

Kalapathar Hill Top Closest View-Point of Everest: 

The most exciting place to view Mt. Everest at a close distance is Kalapathar Hill Top. The highest spot at 5,644 m / 18, 517 feet, the new height has been revised from the previous 5,545 m. 

To reach Kalapathar Hill-top, a walk starts from Lukla to Namche Bazaar after spending a few days in Namche continue the trek to Tengboche. After enjoying views of Everest and the range of peaks at Tengboche, the walk follows to a higher barren country.   

 Spending overnights in Dingboche or Pheriche and Lobuche, the trek continues towards a high trail through glaciers and moraine to reach Gorakshep.

Gorakshep at 5, 180 m, located at the base of Kalapathar hill as well on route to Everest base camp. The best time to reach Kalapathar hilltop for the best views is early morning, as it gets very windy in the afternoon time.

Optional walk in the afternoon to Everest base camp, although not the best for a view of Mt. Everest. However, one can enjoy the hike and be at the base of the world’s number one Mt. Everest. 

Next, early morning, climb for a few hours to reach Kalapathar Hill at the highest point of the adventure. Enjoy glorious views of giant snow-capped mountains that encircle you and face the closest look of Mt. Everest.

After a great enjoyable moment with stunning views of Mt. Everest at stone’s throw distance return journey to Lukla.

Grand view of Mt. Everest from Gokyo-Ri, Renjo-la, and at Gokyo 5th Lake: 

Besides excellent views of Mt. Everest from Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Kalapathar, other great viewpoints are around Gokyo Valley.

From Namche Bazaar having acclimatization days with short walks around its best view-points, start the adventure to Gokyo Valley.

Trek leads on the main scenic trail for a few hours, as the route diverts from the major path. Then climb an hour or more to Mong Hill, facing grand views of snow peaks with Mt. Everest. The walk continues down to Dudh Kosi River gorge, following the quiet trail on a less busy route to Gokyo Valley. As climb leads past Dole, Machhermo then to beautiful scenic Gokyo Valley with glacial lovely lakes.   

At Gokyo enjoy grand views of Mt. Cho-Oyo world 6th highest, with other adjoining peaks in the comfort of a nice lodge.

Next early morning, a steep climb of more than two hours to reach Gokyo-Ri at 5,367 m. The view top offers a stunning panorama of the world’s highest mountain range from Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Mt. Cho-Oyo to Mt. Makalu.

The view includes the whole of Gokyo valley, the lakes with Nepal Himalayas’ longest Ngozumba glacier after an exciting moment descend to Gokyo. 

While at Gokyo, the next best place for the closest views of Mt. Everest beside Gokyo-Ri is a hike to Gokyo 5th Lake. Start the walk early in the morning with a packed lunch as it is a long day of more than 6 hours of walks both ways. Hike towards the north-west following the Ngozumba glacier and moraine all the way to 
Gokyo 5th Lake at nearly 5,100 m.

The Gokyo 5^th Lake, is located near the Mt. Cho-Oyu base camp on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Enjoy full grand views of Mt. Everest with the south and north col with other adjoining peaks. After a glorious and tough day hike return to Gokyo for an overnight and onward journey back to Lukla.

Trek to Renjo-la pass at 5,340 m high, another exciting viewpoint within the Gokyo area. From Gokyo start an early morning walk past the Gokyo main lake and then a steep climb of a few hours. On reaching Renjo-La pass top, enjoy the spectacular panorama of giant snow-capped peaks with majestic Mt. Everest.

After a mind-blowing view of the world’s four highest Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, and Makalu head down towards Thame village and then back to Lukla. 

Conclusion on best View Points of Mt. Everest:

Overall Everest Region is a spectacular trek enriched with age-old, culture, where all visitors are greeted with warm traditional hospitality. As you trek throughout the trip in the close shadow of mighty Everest with the present revised height of 8,848.86 meters and 29,031.69 feet.

We have various trips from short moderate to long adventurous treks around the Everest region, which you can find on our website and home Page…

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Trekking Peaks in Nepal. The county is famous, popular, and renowned all over the world among climbers, mountaineers, and adventurers. Where one can choose various peaks of interest from its wide range of lesser mountains of below 6, 600 meters. An alpine-style climbing of a day or more, which is known as trekking peaks suitable for all types of adventurers. From beginners in mountaineering, and hardy veteran climbers as a practice exercise before planning major expeditions to higher mountains.

Trekking Peaks in Nepal offers an exciting climb from non-technical or highly technical skill effort to reach the summit. A country with most world’s highest peaks, where eight giants are located in Nepal with over 1,310 above 6,000 m peaks. From all hundreds of high mountains, 238 are open for climbing with 28 trekking peaks. Which is under the list in NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association that can be easily climbed.

Most Popular Trekking Peaks, situated around high Khumbu within the Everest region and in Annapurna Himalaya, as well as around Langtang region. Most trekkers and climbers prefer peaks that are much accessible and without the hassle of tented camping for many days.

The popular trekking peaks in Nepal, around the Everest region, are Mera Peak, Island Peak / Imjatse Himal, Pokalde, and Lobuche East Peak. Similarly, Annapurna Himalaya has more exciting and well-summited peaks, within the north and south of the Annapurna region.

North of Annapurna in Manang valley areas are a group of Chulu’s (East, West Mid, and Far East Chulu peaks). The southern and in the heart of Annapurna Himalaya with several well-known peaks, Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli. Includes Fluted Peak or Singu Chuli, Annapurna South, Huin-Chuli, and Mardi Himal. Around Langtang Himal with famous Yala Peak, Naya-Kanga / Ganjala Chuli, and Baden Powell Scout Peak / Urkema Himal.  

Besides the above famous and popular trekking peaks in Nepal, the number extends to Far East and far western Himalaya range. Due to its remoteness taking much time to reach the peak for the climb as well the cost becomes higher. Where tented camping is required throughout the climb and treks for more than a week. Whereas around Everest, Langtang, and Annapurna region, camping for some days. The rest of the journey spending overnights in nice cozy mountain lodges on route till the base of chosen peaks is reached for the climb.

Famous and Much Popular Trekking Peaks Around Khumbu and Everest Region: 

Mera Peak:

Mera Peak Summit stands tall as one of Nepal’s highest trekking peaks at 6,476 m / 21, 246 feet. Located south of Everest within the east of Khumbu area in Hinku Valley, a popular among trekkers and veteran climbers. A non-technical peak to climb but leads to long strenuous snow slope to ridge the summit, rewards with an exceptional panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, and Baruntse Himal with Mt. Makalu as far towards Mt. Kanchenjunga. A peak for all interested trekkers from beginners to veteran mountaineers.

Island Peak / Imjatse Himal:

Island Peak Climbing also called Imjatse Himal, towers high amid scenic Imjatse Valley within high Khumbu of Everest region. One of the favorite trekking peaks for trekkers and climbers in the Himalayas region. As it is located on route Mt. Everest base camp and other high routes to Hongu valley. Island Peak soars high at the height of 6,189 m / 20,305 feet high, a straight-forward climb. But with some technical section to negotiate to reach the summit offers a superb panorama of surrounding giant mountains with Mt. Everest at a mere distance. Island Peak climb with only a few days in a tented camp, while rest of the trek staying overnights. In the comfort of a nice cozy lodge till base camp is reached, one of the reasons that Island peak is much popular. 

Lobuche East Peak: 

A highly technical peak to reach its summit, Lobuche East Peak stands along with its adjoining Lobuche West. Lobuche East Peak at the height of 6,119 m and 20,192 feet high, located west of Mt. Everest. Close distance of 6 hours or more from Mt. Everest base camp, although a tough technical peak to climb. But one of the most exciting peaks with only a few days of camping required, after spending overnights in local nice lodges.

The top of Lobuche East Peak offers a glorious panorama of surrounding high mountains with Mt. Everest at close distance. Includes Cho-Oyu in the north-west with Mt. Makalu towards east direction. A great peak as a practice exercise before aiming for major mountaineering expeditions.   

Famous and Much Popular Trekking Peaks Around Annapurna Himalaya Region: 

Pisang Peak: 

Located above scenic Manang Valley at a height above 6,091 m / 19,984 feet high. North of Annapurna Himalaya, rises on its own close to Chulu’s range of peaks bulky and dome-shaped peaks. Which appears almost like Mt. Kailash in Tibet, the climb is a combination of lovely walks on the popular Annapurna Circuit trek. Where route diverts from Pisang village and then walking to a high ridge above Manang Valley. A great climb requires tented camping for few days, after staying in lodges on treks till Pisang. The climb leads technical effort from the start to reach its summit top, offers a grand vista of the surrounding majestic mountain range.   

Chulu East Peak:

Towers high at 6,584 m / 21,596 feet above Manang valley within its adjoining Chulu West, Far East, and Mid Chulu. Nepal’s highest trekking peaks are close to Pisang Peak as well, where the walk takes you to remote pockets of Manang. To reach its base camp for the classic climb, a straight-forward peak to climb with some technical section to cope. From the top offers spectacular views of the surrounding High Mountain range, and then carry on to reach your final destination. Walking on the popular scenic trail of Annapurna Circuit.

Tent Peak Climbing: 

Tent Peak is also known as Tharpu Chuli, is located within the famous and picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary, at the height of 5,663 m / 18,575 feet high. Although the peak is below 6, 000 m, but a highly technical climb, where basic knowledge of rock and ice climbing is required. Most of the climb leads on rocky vertical cleft with icy sections, a challenging peak to climb and worth the huge effort. Tent Peak is nearest to Anapurna Base camp.

Mardi Himal:

Mardi Himal, a lesser 6, 000 m peak at the height of 5,587 m and 18, 325 feet high. Located just on the southern flank of majestic Machhapuchare Himal the Fish Tail peak, within Annapurna Himalaya range. Mardi Himal with two routes from eastern sides on off the beaten tracks to reach the south-east face. The other common trekking route from the South-West on mostly trekked trails, where camping is required only for few days during the climb.

A tough peak full of rocky edge with ice and some snow, although a smaller peak but leads to some technical know-how. Best for beginners as practice climb, rewards with amazing panorama of whole Annapurna Himalaya with Manaslu and Dhaulagiri Mountain range. 

Famous and Much Popular Trekking Peaks Around Langtang Himal Range: 

Yala Peak:

Yala peak, located amidst the higher side of beautiful Langtang Valley enclosed by an array of Central Himalaya and Langtang Himal group of peaks. Yala Peak, a popular and famous trekking peak which is at the height of 5, 732 m and 18, 800 feet high. A perfect mountain for beginners as an introduction to climb Himalayan peaks, a non-technical peak to reach its summit top.  

But requires safety measures, climb leads on snow and icy slopes where fixed ropes requires for safe and successful climb.

Conclusion:

Most of 28 trekking peaks are controlled by NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association), where climber needs to obtain climbing permits. As well as garbage deposit, which is refundable after producing the receipt of garbage that is brought back or handed to the concerned NMA department.

Nepal Trekking Peaks is for all interested trekkers and climbers, from beginners to expert

Mountaineers. A great way to start your mountaineering career or as a hobby on outdoor sports. Where all trekking peaks none or highly technical require good climbing gears and equipment for a safe and enjoyable climb. Climbing peaks in Nepal need to be accompanied by an expert license climbing guide registered with NMA.  

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There are the 14 highest mountain in the world which is above 8, 000 meters or 26, 246.72 feet.

Where world eight tallest peaks located in Nepal likewise number one Mt. Everest at 8,848 m / 29,028 feet, world 3rd high Mt. Kanchenjunga 8, 586 m / 28, 169 feet, 4th Mt. Lhotse 8,516 m / 27, 940 feet, 5th highest Mt. Makalu 8,463 m / 27, 766 feet and 6th Mt. Cho-Oyu at 8, 201 m / 26, 906 feet,

 7th high Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m / 26, 795 feet, 8th Mt. Manaslu at 8,163 m / 26, 781 feet and the last world 10th highest

 Mt. Annapurna 8,091 m / 26, 545 feet high.

The 1955 elevation of Everest, 29,028 ft. (8,848 m), was revised on Nov. 11, 1999, at 29,035 ft. (8,850 m).

However, the present height was declared jointly by both Nepal and Chinese Survey Department at 8, 848, 86 m, and 29, 032 feet.

Where most of the tallest mountain range is located around Nepal Mid and towards Far East region, similarly other major high mountains situated around Nepal Mid-West Himalaya.

Nepal Himalaya capturing the world’s eight highest peaks certainly makes one of the most sought adventure activities and for leisure holidays on this planet earth.

Besides, world’s tallest mountains Nepal is also famous and renowned for other below 8, 000-meter peaks. Which makes Nepal Himalaya a paradise for expert mountaineers, and as well for beginners offering with wide range of peaks to climb.

Nepal with the highest mountain range draws thousands of mountaineers and trekkers to enjoy dramatic panorama, as well for big challenge to reach the summit of world-famous peaks.

Most world’s tallest mountains in Nepal are located north of the country, where Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho-Oyu straddles the border with Tibet / China.

Likewise, the world’s 3rd highest Mt. Kanchenjunga stands on the borderline of Nepal and Sikkim (a small North East state of India).

Where’s Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna located wholly within Nepal itself.

Moreover, Nepal and its Himalaya captures hundreds of mountain range of above and below 7, 000 m peaks that runs parallel from Far East to Fat West of the country.

Mt. Everest

‘world’s number one tallest peak’

Overview:

Mt. Everest, the world’s numero uno the highest peaks on this planet earth.

Stands proudly at the height of 8, 848 m and 29, 028 feet high soaring high above the crystal blue sky.

A mountain with many names in the early days known as Peak XV (15), later renamed as Mt. Everest in honor to late Sir George Everest, a British surveyor of India of early 1830. In Nepal known as Sagarmatha and the Sherpa of Everest as well as Tibetans calls by the name Chomolungma, in both languages means a ‘Great Mother’.

In the late 1980’s National Geographic named as the Third Pole.

Mt. Everest is located in Nepal North Mid-East within Mahalangur Himal, a sub-range of greater Himalayas.

Mount Everest latitude and longitude at 27.9881° North and 86.9250° East the North Col, lies within Tibet / China, and the south face falls within Nepal in the district of Solu-Khumbu.

Mt. Everest’s first successful ascent on May 29th 1953 climbed by late legendry Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary with British Expedition to Mt. Everest.

The present altitude of Mt. Everest at 8848.86 meters and near about 29,032 feet high.

The revised new and present height was declared on December 8, 2020, by both Nepal and Chinese officials. 

The higher side of Mt. Everest and its scenic area situated in Khumbu and within Sagarmatha National Park, the park was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 1979 covers an area of 1,148 SQ. KMS.

One of the most popular and famous Himalayan adventure destinations of Nepal among adventurers, trekkers, and mountaineers.

Mt. Everest and Khumbu area offers ever-exciting places for adventure. The most popular trek is Everest base camp and climb to high Kalapathar hill, where trekkers can view Mt. Everest at its closest distance.

The other short adventure is the trek to scenic Tengboche Monastery of a week-long duration.

Everest region offers beautiful destination Gokyo Lake and its magnificent valley, as well as crossing the high Cho-La pass.

The high Khumbu valley of Everest provides various options for adventurous people likewise ‘Everest Three High Pass’ treks.

Besides its scenic views and panorama of giant peaks, it is also famous for the local Sherpa culture and heritage of Tibetan Buddhism and warm hospitality. 

Places to visit around Mt. Everest region:

• Everest Base Camp and climb of Kalapathar.
• Short trek to Tengboche Monastery for Everest Panorama.
• Gokyo Valley and the lakes with climb of Gokyo-Ri.
• Gokyo Valley to Everest base camp via Cho-La Pass.
• Everest Three High Passes trek (Kongma, Cho-La and Renjo-La)
• Peekay Hill top trek and Classic Everest from Jiri.

MT. KANCHENJUNGA

‘World 3^rd highest and Nepal 2^nd high mountain’

Overview:

Mt. Kanchenjunga, listed as the world’s 3rd highest peaks and Nepal’s 2nd tallest mountain, rises at a height above 8, 586 m and 28, 169 feet.

Mount Kanchenjunga, located in Nepal Far East within the Great Himalayan range at about 125 km and 78 miles further east of Mt. Everest.

The massive bulk of Kanchenjunga also straddles the border between Nepal and Sikkim (a small North East state of India).

However, the most prominent location of Mt. Kanchenjunga falls within Nepal while the southeastern face belongs to Sikkim-India.

The mountain was first conquered by the late George Band, Norman Hardie and

 S, Streather with British Expedition in May 25th 1955, which was climbed from Nepal south base camp of Kanchenjunga.

Kanchenjunga a massive bulk of a mountain with the main five peaks adjoin by other satellite lesser peaks, actually the name pronounced and spelled ‘Kanchendzonga’ from Tibetan language.

The main five peaks resemble jewels or elements Gold, Silver, precious stones, grain, and Holy Scriptures.   

Mt. Kanchenjunga and its scenic area falls within the Latitude of 27.7025 and Longitude 88.1475 with 27°4256’ N and 87°55’42 due East, and it covers an area of 20,35 km2 (786 sq miles) in the district of Taplejung and Mechi State / Zone.

Mt. Kanchenjunga offers a great range of adventure, and the longest duration trek of more than three weeks, visiting both North and south base camps.

One of the most beautiful adventures around Kanchenjunga, where trekkers can enjoy exciting walks through dense deep forest, lined with tall rhododendron and pine trees to reach remorseless fields of ice and glaciers at Kanchenjunga base camps.

For interested travelers can trek beyond Kanchenjunga on the far-flung corners around Walunchung-Gola and crossing high Lumba-Sumba-La pass.

Kanchenjunga region a great way to explore local culture in the close backdrop of massive Himalayan range of peaks, provides complete wilderness in the harmony of pristine surroundings.

Places to visit around Kanchenjunga region:

• Kanchenjunga Circuit trek (both North and South base camps.)
• Short Prativara a cultural and scenic trek.
• Walungchun-Gola and Lumba-Sumba La Pass trek.

MT. LHOTSE

‘world’s 4^th highest mountain within close to Mt. Everest’

Overview:

Mt. Lhotse at 8, 516 m and 27, 940 feet high stands as the world’s fourth-highest peak, the closest adjoining mountain with Mt. Everest, located in the Khumbu region of Nepal mid-eastern Himalaya range.

The mountain was first scaled on May 18, 1956, by a Swiss Expedition climbed by

 F. Luchsinger and E. Reiss, since then till present many mountaineers have reached the top of Mt. Lhotse.

The route to the summit of Mt. Lhotse is almost the same as Mt. Everest, and from South Col and Camp III, which is halfway up the Lhotse Face at about 7,400 meters high.

The other route is from higher Imjatse valley, the toughest and more technical than the other North East side, very few mountaineers takes the challenge from the southern route.

Mt. Lhotse a group of jagged peaks, when viewed from Dingboche and Chukung around Imjatse valley.

The mountain lies at Latitude: 27° 57′ 25.19″ North and Longitude: 86° 55′ 59.99″ East, located within high Khumbu valley which can be clearly seen on walks towards its base camp or from the plane.

The name Lhotse comes from the Tibetan and Sherpa language meaning South Peak, which on the southeast from Mt. Everest with its other satellite peaks likewise Lhotse Shar.

Trek to Mt. Lhotse is on the same trail as Mt. Everest, depending upon one interest to reach its base camp, either from South West or from Southside of the mountain which is above scenic and beautiful Imjatse Valley.

As it is located within Khumbu and Everest area, where trekkers and mountaineers can visit other exciting and wonderful destinations like Gokyo valley, crossing Cho-La pass to reach its base camp.

For interested people can take the high altitude adventure over the ‘Three High Passes’  crossing Kongma-La, Cho-La, and Renjo-La along with a visit to Everest and Lhotse base camps.

Places to visit around Mt. Lhotse and Everest region:

• Everest and Lhotse Base Camp and climb of Kalapathar.
• Short trek to Tengboche Monastery for Everest and Lhotse Panorama.
• Gokyo Valley and the lakes with climb of Gokyo-Ri.
• Gokyo Valley to Everest base camp via Cho-La Pass.
• Everest Three High Pass (Kongma, Cho-La and Renjo-La)
• Peekay Hill top trek and Classic Everest from Jiri.

MT. MAKALU

‘enjoy the adventure to world 5^th highest Mt. Makalu and scenic Barun valley’

Overview:

Mt. Makalu, towers above at 8, 463 m and 27, 766 feet high, one of the tough and technical mountain to climb which was conquered by the French Expedition on May 15th 1955.

Since then the mountain is often climbed by other veteran mountaineers of different nationalities.

Mt. Makalu, one of the most difficult and challenging mountains to climb where only veteran and expert Mountaineers dares to takes this awesome challenge to reach on top of the summit.

Mt. Makalu, located in Far Eastern Nepal within the Mahalangur Himalaya range, which falls southeast of Mt. Everest and west of Mt. Kanchenjunga the third highest.

Due to its high and beautiful location, trekkers visiting Makalu base camp can view towering Mt. Makalu at close distance and as well have the opportunity to see rare Kangsung East Face of Mt. Everest and Lhotse. 

It also straddles the border between two countries Nepal and Tibet / China, a distinct peak with a four-sided black rocky pyramid, hence the name Makalu meaning a black mountain. 

Mt. Makalu falls within the Makalu region of Sanka-Saba district of Eastern Nepal within Koshi Zone at Latitude: 27° 53′ 12.59″ North and Longitude: 87° 05′ 11.40″ East.

Mt. Makalu, less-visited region around Nepal Himalaya due to its remote location where short flight includes both ways to Tumlingtar town from the capital Kathmandu.

A great way to explore around its beautiful and scenic areas within Arun and Barun valleys, a trek from low warm sub-tropical climate to alpine region and ending at arctic zone of ice and glaciers at Makalu base camp.

Makalu region protected by Makalu & Barun National Park and Conservation Area that covers 2, 330 sq. kms that extends past Barun Himal and eastern part of Khumbu of Everest region.

The Makalu & Barun National Park and Conservation Area enriched with unique and rare flora and fauna, almost extinct in this part of the world are found around Arun and Barun valley of Makalu zone. 

Places to visit around Mt. Makalu area:

• Makalu Base Camp and Arun, Barun valleys.
• Traverse over Sherpani and Makalu West Col to Everest region.
• Trek from Makalu to Everest via Salpa pass.
• Trek to Milke Danda amid the rhododendron forest. 

MT. CHO-OYU

‘world sixth tallest and stunning peaks within Nepal and Tibet’

Overview:

Mt. Cho-Oyu is listed as the world’s 6th tallest peak that straddles the border of Nepal and Tibet / China. Mt. Cho-Oyu rises high above 8, 201 m and 29, 906 feet one of popular mountain for mountaineers.

Mt. Cho-Oyu first ascent in October 19th 1954 by Austrian Expedition supported by Nepalese expert climber Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama.

Most of the climb to Mt. Cho-Oyu is done from southeast Tibet across the border, for easy access to reach the summit top than from Khumbu, Nepal side.

Mt. Cho-Oyu is located west of Mt. Everest at a mere distance of 20 km at Latitude 28.0960° North and Longitude 86.6615° towards East.

The name Cho-Oyu translates as “Turquoise Goddess” in Tibetan as well in the Sherpa language of Tibetan origin. 

The mountain lies within the westernmost major peak of the Khumbu sub-section of the Mahalangur Himalaya and close to Gyachung Khang, the highest 7,000 m peak.

The area around Cho-Oyu in Nepal falls within the higher side of Khumbu towards further North of Gokyo 5th lakes. Mt. Cho-Oyu base camp is rarely visited by trekkers besides a few mountaineering expeditions due to its remote location.

From Tibet one can easily drive to the base camp of Mt. Cho-Oyu where the route leads past the main highway heading towards the southeast, one can catch awesome views of Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Everest, and Mt. Shisapangma on the drive-in Tibet. 

Mt. Cho-Oyu, which is also close to Nangpa-La a high pass that borders Tibet and Khumbu, Nepal where Tibetan still cross to Namche Bazaar on the Nepal side at Khumbu for trade.

Mt. Cho-Oyu from Khumbu best views from high Gokyo-Ri and great reflection of the mountain on its glacial crystal clear lakes at Gokyo. 

Places to visit around Mt. Cho-Oyu in Khumbu, Nepal:

• Everest and Cho-Oyu Base Camp and climb of Kalapathar with Gokyo-Ro.
• Short trek to Gokyo valley and Tengboche Monastery for Everest Panorama.
• Gokyo Valley and the lakes with climb of Gokyo-Ri and visit to Gokyo 5th Lake near Cho-Oyu base camp.
• Gokyo Valley to Everest base camp via Cho-La Pass.
• Everest Three High Pass (Kongma, Cho-La and Renjo-La)

Places to visit around Mt. Cho-Oyu in Tibet:

Drive from Kathmandu and visit Cho-Oyu base camp.
Drive with option to visit Everest and Shisapangma base camps.
Drive and fly from Lhasa, after visiting Cho-Oyu base camp.

MT. DHAULAGIRI

‘world 7^th highest and massive bulk of a mountain range’

Overview:

Mt. Dhaulagiri, a massive mountain range located within Nepal Mid and Far West Himalaya, one of the few 8, 000 meters peaks situated wholly in Nepal.

Mt. Dhaulagiri stands as the world’s seventh-highest peak at the height of 8, 167 m and 26, 795 feet high, first conquest of Mt. Dhaulagiri in May 13th 1960 by Swiss and Austrian Expedition with support of Nepalese Sherpa guide Nima and Nawang Dorji. 

Mt. Dhaulagiri can be seen clearly from Pokhara’s view-point hills towards the far western direction, situated west from the Annapurna Himalaya Mountain range.

Mt. Dhaulagiri with its group of peaks, namely Dhaulagiri-I, II, III, and IV with Gurja Himal, Mani-Pathi.

Mt. Dhaulagiri the highest peak within Nepal, which does not touch with any other country which is wholly in Nepal.

The word Dhaula comes from ancient Sanskrit meaning a dazzling white and Giri as mountain or peaks, situated on Latitude: 28° 41′ 28.19″ North and Longitude: 83° 29′ 25.79″ East.

Mt. Dhaulagiri a massive mountain range that extends 120 km from the Kaligandaki River west to the Bheri that touches the boundary with the Dolpo area. 

This massif is bounded on the north and southwest by tributaries of the Bheri River and on the southeast by the Mygdi Khola continues towards Kaligandaki River in the east.  

Mt. Dhaulagiri towers high on the opposite side of Mt. Annapurna to form the world’s deepest gorge of the Kaligandaki River.

Mt. Dhaulagiri since it was climbed in early 1960, where mountaineering expedition is still popular on high climbing season.

There are two main routes to reach its base camp at 4, 750 m high one from Marpha with climb over Thapa and Dhampus Pass to Hidden Valley and crossing high French Pass at above 5,360 m to reach its base camp.

The other routes from Beni town and Darbang, and trekking for a week to reach at base camp.

Places of interest to visit around Mt. Dhaulagiri: 

• Around Dhaulagiri trek, Kaligandaki and Lower Mustang trek.

MT. MANASLU

‘enjoy the great adventure on world’s eight highest peak’

Overview:

Mt. Manaslu ranked as the world’s eighth highest mountain, which is solely within Nepal. Located around Nepal North Mid-West Himalaya range close to Annapurna in the west with massive Ganesh Himal towards east.

Mt. Manaslu a striking looking peaks that towers high above at 8, 163 m and 26, 781 feet, first ascent on May 9th, 1956 by Japanese Expedition with Nepalese Sherpa guide Gyalzen Norbu.

From then on the mountain is frequently climbed by many mountaineers of different nationalities. The area around high Manaslu valley draws many trekkers and adventurers every high season of the year.

The word Manaslu comes from ancient Sanskrit language meaning mind or soul of the god, like Lake Manasarover in Tibet near Mt. Kailash.

The local native of Manaslu call as Kutung in Tibetan origin language which means a paradise. Mt. Manaslu coordinates at Latitude 8.5497° N and Longitude 84.5597° E.

Mt. Manaslu is clearly seen on route and as well from the famous touristic city Pokhara with its massive range of peaks. 

Located within high areas of Gorkha district of Mid-West Nepal around Mansiri Himal range, also extends towards Lamjung and Manang districts.

Mt. Manaslu, getting more popular and attention since the last few decades, the upper and high Manaslu falls within a restricted area, due to its closeness with the Tibet frontier which is further due north.

Adventure to Mt. Manaslu offers great variation from low sub-tropic paddy fields towards cooler Himalayan hills covered with dense beautiful rhododendron and pine forest and then at arctic zone of remorseless fields of ice and glaciers. 

The route to Mt. Manaslu and around situated on old Trans Himalaya Salt and Caravan Trail of Nepal and Tibet, where trade still exists but in smaller ways than in early 1950 and 60.

A great country to visit and to enjoy perfect wilderness in the harmony of scenic mountain views and local culture of Buddhism religion and heritage.

Place of interest around Mt. Manaslu:

Around Manaslu a full circuit of 2 weeks duration, Tsum valley located east of Manaslu. 

One can enjoy extending on visiting Manaslu base camp and Larke-La pass towards Manang and beyond.

MT. ANNAPURNA

‘famous and most popular destination Annapurna Himalaya among adventurer’

Overview:

Mt. Annapurna, a massive bulk of mountain range of North Mid-Western Himalaya that dominates the beautiful Pokhara valley, and reflects on its serene Phewa and Begnas Lakes.  

Mt. Annapurna is listed as the world’s tenth highest mountain at an altitude above 8,091 m and 26, 545 feet high, located within north of Gandaki district of Nepal State-4, close to Manaslu in the east with Dhaulagiri towards west.

An amazing fact that Mt. Annapurna the first 8, 000-meter Mountain ever climbed in the history of mountaineering, it was summited in early June 3, 1950, and way ahead of Mt. Everest was conquered in 1953.

Mt. Annapurna ascent made by French Expedition lead by famous legendary Maurice Herzog and L. Lachenal. It is also a most challenging and technical mountain to climb.

The world Annapurna means Food / Crop-Enough (Anna for crops and Purna for enough), truly a great mountain in the Himalaya range. 

Where the mountain glaciers feed the river system and irrigates the agriculture fields to yield more crops and food for the people, hence the divine name Annapurna. 

Mt. Annapurna a massive range with striking peaks like Annapurna-I, II, III, and IV with Annapurna South, Huin-Chuli, Annapurna Fang / Vara Shikar and the famous Machhapuchare Himal known as Fish Tail peak, due to its twin summit top.

Annapurna and its magnificent range of peaks attracts trekkers, adventurers, and mountaineers in every peak season, one of the most visited regions in the Himalaya region.

Mt. Annapurna-I one of the most technically challenging mountain for mountaineers, a sheer ice and rocky wall of a mountain with an option of two routes for the climb.

The popular and main route from Annapurna Sanctuary and the other from Kaligandaki River southwest of Annapurna.  

A wonderful adventure destination to Annapurna base camp from the sanctuary, walk from low warm paddy fields to cooler alpine hills and then reach at arctic cold within the midst of high giant peaks that surrounds you.

Many great places to visit around the Annapurna Himalaya range:

• The most famous is ‘Around or Annapurna Circuit’ crossing high Thorang-la pass.
• Annapurna Base Camp and the Sanctuary.
• Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise Trek.
• Khopra and Khair Lake Trek.
• Mardi Himal Trek on the foot of Fish-Tail peak.

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