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Climbing Peaks in the Himalaya and other regions of Last Frontiers

Trekking in the Nepal Himalayas including a climb on a trekking peak has gained popularity with mountain lovers. Trekking peaks in Nepal means peaks ranging from 5500 m to 6999 m. All those who wish to attempt to climb on these peaks should obtain Peak Permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association through a registered trekking agent. There are 18 old peaks and 15 new peaks (recently opened) listed under NMA total of 33 minor peaks open for Alpine climbing under Nepal Mountaineering Association. The climbing of these peaks is controlled under the rules & regulations formulated by this Association.

Detailed information & application for climbing permits are provided on your request. It should be noted that in most cases the climbing of these minor peaks (Trekking Peaks) required snow and Ice climbing experience.

Last Frontiers grew from taking travelers walking and hiking in the remote parts of Nepal, Tibet, Sikkim, and Bhutan. Our expertise and guides have well knowledge about the hiking areas, and are able to cater your trekking experiences in Last Frontiers area of REGION.

Island Peak 6169m also known as Imja Tse is one of the popular trekking peak in Nepal for climbing on Himalayas. From Dingboche the mountain is seen as an island peak in a sea of ice.

Mera peak climbing is gradually becoming popular among trekkers and novice climbers to have the feeling of hiking and climbing on snow and experiencing trekking in remote part of Khumbu.

Lobuche peak has two summits, East and West with heights of 6119m and 6145m respectively. A continuous ridge connects them, but it is long and there is a considerable height loss and gain.

Seen from Pisang peak, the peak rises from yak pastures above the village in a uniform slope to the final summit pyramid which is an undistinguished snow and ice slope.

Hiunchuli lies in the Annapurna range and it is connected to Annapurna South. The actual ascent of Hiunchuli is considered one of the most difficult among the trekking peaks.

Ascent of Chulu West and Chulu Central are best made from a base camp in a small valley north of Manang situated off the main trail to Thorong La pass 5416m. Indeed some of the best views of this.

Formerly known as Ganja La Chuli, Naya Kanga (5,844 m) rises to the west of Ganja La, and is a popular but difficult mountain to climb. The normal route to this peak is via the snowy north–east.

Regarded as technically very challenging on all possible routes, Kusum Kanguru is an impressive rock and ice peak, which forms the border between the Dudhkosi in the south and Hinku.

Tharpu Chuli, situated at the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary, is an attractive mountain which offers not only enjoyable climbing but also serves as one of the outstanding viewpoints of Annapurna.