Mountaineering is another prime attraction of Nepal. The mountains of Nepal have stood as irresistible landmarks for the world's adventurers since Nepal opened its doors to visitors in the 1950s. The mountaineers of the world do not have the doubt to accept the challenge. Nepal is a very mountainous country however today there are a very few snow peaks that are permitted to scale. Among its non - ending summits, only 122 peaks are officially allowed to scale.

In Nepal there are 8 among 14 peaks above 8000 meters of altitude. And 8 among 10 most tallest in the planet. They are

Mt. Everest             [8848 m]
Kanchenjunga        [8598 m]
Lhotse                    [8516 m ]
Makalu                   [8475m ]
Dhaulagiri              [ 8167 m]
Manaslu                 [8163 m]
Cho – Oyu              [8153m]
Annapurna – I       [8091 m]

Mountaineering can range from climbing the highest peak of the world to the lower considered minor peaks , they nonetheless provide snow and ice – climbing , and are technically quite challenging . All involve an experience of the Trekking and a knowledge of the using of the ropes, the Ice – Axe & the Crampon.

Mountaineering teams can apply for permit at mountaineering section of the Ministry of Culture & Tourism of
Nepal. Apart from the small payment of the royalty & the obligation of the hiring a Sherpa Guide accompanied up to the Base Camp, the conquest of these snow peaks can be attempted without too much formalities, in an adaptable time period of your annual vacations.

Expedition Time Table

The best time table for the expedition throughout the year are as follows :

Spring Expedition : March - April - May
Autumn Expedition : September - October - November
Winter Expedition : December - January - February

The Fixed Departure dates we are offering for the expedition this year to some popular Mountain Peaks are as follows :