More than any thing else, Nepal is best known for it mountains, mountaineering & Peak Climbing. Nowhere else earth can you find such a concentration of high snow capped peaks and have the opportunity to climb some of the highest peak in the world. Of course, Everest immediately comes to mind when people think of Nepal but what is less often known is that Nepal is home to another seven peaks over 8000 meters and innumerable other between six and eight thousand meters. Currently more than 326 peaks in Nepal are available for expeditions with an additional 33 minor Nepal climbing peaks being designated as “Trekking Peaks in Nepal”.
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Peak
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Height
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Peak
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Height
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Chulu East
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6584 metres
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Mardi Himal
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5587 metres
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Chulu West
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6419 metres
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Mera Peak
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6654 metres
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Hiunchuli
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6441 metres
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Paldor Peak
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5896 metres
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Imja Tse
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6183 metres
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Parchemuche
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6187 metres
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Kangja Chuli
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5844 metres
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Pisang
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6091 metres
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Khongma Tse
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5849 metres
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Pokalde
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5806 metres
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Kusum Kanguru
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6367 metres
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Ramdung
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5925 metres
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Kwangde
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6011 metres
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Singu Chuli
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6501 metres
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Since ancient times, people have viewed mountain peaks as towering objects of myth, spiritual inspiration, and romantic beauty. Early peoples made ascents only to hunt game, to rescue lost or strayed animals, or to gain a military advantage over an enemy. Eventually, the unknown and inaccessible ceased to be something to be feared and avoided, and the conquest of the major mountain peaks and ranges of the world began. Mountaineering as a sport was born on August 8, 1786 , with the first ascent of Mont Blanc (4807 m/15,771 ft), one of Europe 's tallest peaks. Since that ascent, mountain climbing has evolved into three related sports: alpine climbing, ice climbing, and rock climbing. These sports require the same fundamental techniques.
With eight of the highest peaks in the world, Nepal has been the focus of some of the most outstanding achievements in the world of mountaineering. For many decades the persevering icy peaks have posed as challenge to those who dare. There are some 326 peaks in Nepal open for mountaineering today. His Majesty's Government of Nepal opened around 175 peaks in the last two years to mark the Mount Everest Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The mountaineering sports became popular all over the world when Sir Ed. Hillary and Tenzing Norgay scaled the Mt. Everest in May 1953. The adventure and challenge brought-forward by mountaineering sports are still on, and we find "Enthusiastic Mountaineers' Flocks" increasing every year.The government of Nepal has opened many peaks for mountaineering expedition. Some of them mentioned below are suggested to the potential contestants.
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Mt. Everest 8848m
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Mt. Kanchenjunga 8586m
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Mt. Lhotse 8516m
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Mt. Yalung Kang 8505m
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Mt. Makalu 8463m
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Mt. Lhotse Shar 8383m
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Mt. Cho-Oyu 8201m
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Mt. Dhawalagiri 8167m
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Mt. Manaslu 8156m
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Mt. Annapurna 8091m
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Mt. Gyachung Kang 7985m
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Mt. Nuptse 7855m
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Mt. Langtang Lirung 7234m
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Mt. Pumori 7161m
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Mt. Tilicho 7134m
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Mt. Barun Tse 7129m
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Mt. Amadablam 6812m
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Mt. Kangtega 6685m
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