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Expendition |
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| While mountain climbing can be wonderful in Nepal, only
experienced climbers should even consider it. Some 18
peaks don't require a great deal of red tape to climb,
and scores more can be climbed with advance planning.
You should apply to the Nepal Ministry of Tourism at least
six months in advance. In a bid to attract more mountaineers,
the Nepalese government has been lowering prices considerably
on several mountains. The climbing season is different
from the Trekking season: April-June is best for climbing;
September and October are also possible. |
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| Trekking
Peaks (Climbing Expeditions) |
| 18 peaks of Nepal have been designated as
"Trekking Peaks" and Nepal Mountaineering Association
issues permission for climbing expedition with simple
formalities. Some of these peaks are easy "walk ups"
where as others are technical and sometime can be dangerous.
A fully equipped team of guides, Sherpas, porters’
etc is necessary to scale these peaks. |
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Mt. Everest
Region |
Island Peak (6189m) mostly a non-technical
climb
Mera Peak (6476m) From Mera La an easy snow climbs
but sometimes crevasses complicates the route.
Kusum Kangaroo, the most difficult Trekking peak.
Lobjue East (6119m): An exposed top but often covered
with rotten snow, some exposed knife ridges and some
crevasses
Mehra Peak (5802m): Now called Khongma Tse. Rock and
ice climb that’s not so difficult from either
the Imja valley or Lobuje
Kwangde (6187m): North face is seen from Namche, difficult
climb, southern side is a moderately technical climb.
Allow 2 to 3 weeks.
Pokhande ( 5806m): Short, steep snow climb from the
Kongma La above Lobuje |
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| Annapurna
Region |
Singu Chuli ( Fluted Peak, 6501m) steep
ice slopes
Hiunchuli (6441m), snow, ice and rock, technical climb.
Mardi Himal (5587m): Five day slug up the Mardi Khola
to approach the peak, an outlier of Machapuchre.
Tent Peak (5500m): Now called Tharpu Chuli, climb involves
glaciers and crevasses. |
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| Langtang
Region |
| Ganja La (Naya Kangri, 5846m), involves
rock and snow climb |
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| Manang Region:
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Pisang Peak (6091m), steep snow at the
top.
Chulu East (6584m), a long approach from Manag, needs
two high camps
Chulu West (6419m): Route circles Gusang Peak to climb
Chulu Weat from the north, requires at least 2 high
camps. |
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| Rolwaling
Region: |
Pharchamo (6187m), steep snow climb on
a route, possible avalanches.
Ramdung (5925m): Requires a long approach through Rolwaling
valley. |
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| Peak climbing
Permit: |
| Apart from regular Trekking permits and
National Park or Conservation Fee, a special peak climbing
permit is essential for climbing the Trekking peaks. A
climbing fee of USD 300 will be charged for a peak above
6000m and USD 150 is charged for one of below 6000m. The
permit will be valid for a period of 30 days and up to
the group of 10 participants. An additional amount of
USD 7.5 per person will be charged if the group exceeds
more than 10 participants. Scenic Adventures will process
for necessary permit. |
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| Guide/Assistant
climbing guides: |
Guides/Assistant guides are trained and
licensed by Nepal Mountaineering Association. On climbing
expedition, one guide can serve upto 4 climbers. For
additional members, asssistant guides are required to
hire or a technically capable group leader can serve
as an assistant guide. |
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| Personal Climbing
Equipment: |
We provide all camping and kitchen gears
that is necessary for an organized expedition. But participants
of climbing expedition, apart from regular Trekking
gears have to be equipped with following climbing gears.
Although, there is buying or renting possibilities of
these gears in Kathmandu or Pokhara, it is always recommended
that you bring them of your best fit from your home.
Some climbers have been reported to abandon the trip
because the harness is too small or crampons do not
fit or is too big for the boots.
1.Main ropes/ Fix Ropes (50-200m)
2. Climbing boots with Crampons and Get Ups.
3. Harness
4. Carabiners
5. Shelve-Saver
6. Ice-Screws and stakes
7. Ice-axe
8. Ice-Hammer
9. Water bottle
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