Mountains in Nepal
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Everest, Annapurna and the Peaks Between Them
Here is the list of 10 Mountains in Nepal
1. Mount Everest
Nepal boasts of one of the best views of Mount Everest you can ever lay your eyes on. Being the world’s highest peak, the mountain stretches to a massive 8,848 meters, placed in the Khumbu Glacier region. Tourists and trekkers can enjoy one of the most adventurous and trails towards the Everest Base Camp.
2. Kanchenjunga
The third highest peak in the world, the majestic Kanchenjunga, also spelt Kangchenjunga, is one of the most mountains. Surrounded by Nepal, Sikkim and Tibet, Mt Kanchenjunga was first scaled in 1955 but since then has been declared sacred. Kanchenjunga is a Tibetan name that means 'The Five Treasures of the High Snow'. The treasures represent the five repositories of God, namely gold, silver, gems, grain and holy books.
3. Mount Manaslu
The word Manaslu comes from the Sanskrit word manas, which means a person's soul, and Mount Manaslu can be reflected as exactly that - the soul of the mountain. Despite all the chaos around the mountain from the trekking expeditions conducted here every season, Manaslu has surprisingly held on to its and untarnished beauty.
4. Lhotse
Standing at a height of 8516m, Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world and among the mountains in Nepal. 'Lhotse' means south peak as it is located just south of Mount Everest, but is an equally challenging trek and equally rewarding. This mountain is starting to become quite popular amongst trekkers and guides as it is not quite as crowded as the Everest expedition. Elevation: 8,516 metres (27,940 ft)
5. Mount Makalu
Mount Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world and is also home to the Makalu Barun National Park. Snow leopards, Red Pandas, Musk Deer and over 56 species of endangered plant species can be found here. With its lush vegetation and snow-capped peaks, Mount Makalu is a worth visiting for all nature lovers and trekkers. Elevation: 8,485 metres (27,838 ft)
6. Mount Cho Oyu
Boasting a height of 8201m, Mount Cho Oyu promises to be an exhilarating trek and offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Its craggy peaks and thick sheets of snow that cover the mountain make for an enchanting experience. The name 'Cho Oyu' translates to "Goddess Turquoise". Elevation: 8,188 metres (26,864 ft)
7. Dhaulagiri
Rising 8,167 metres over the snow-laden Himalayan landscape along the west of Kali River, Dhaulagiri in Nepal is the world's seventh-largest mountain. Draped in rhododendron forests, Dhaulagiri is dotted with terraced farmlands, glaciers, hot springs and sacred villages of the Thakali people. Popular treks and attractions like Mustang, Muktinath, Dhaulagiri Falls and Gandaki Valley are located on this peak. Elevation: 8,167 m (26,795 ft)
8. Annapurna I
One of the most tranquil and isolated mountains that are not as popular as Everest and the other surroundings ranges is the Annapurna range. Annapurna I is considered to be one of the deadliest mountains in the world. Its craggy peaks and rugged terrain make it very difficult to climb even for the most experienced trekkers. However, all things are irrelevant when you witness the mesmeric sunrise from the summit. Elevation: 8,091 m (26,545.28 ft)
9. Gyachung Kang
Gyachung Kang is a mountain peak in the Mahalangur Himal, a sub-range of the Himalayas, and is the highest peak between Cho Oyu and Mount Everest. set on the border between Nepal and Tibet, its twin snow-and-rock peaks tower above the immediate surroundings, separated by a narrow saddle. Elevation: 7,952 m (26,089 ft)
10. Annapurna II
Standing tall at a height of 7,937 metres, Annapurna II is one of the tallest mountains in Nepal. Only 15 people have scaled this mountain due to the rough terrain and massive avalanches. Treading through the unforgiving snow and huffing the oxygen devoid air to reach the summit is an inexpressible feeling. Elevation: 7,937 m (26040.03 ft)
Nepal holds eight of the fourteen mountains on earth above 8,000 metres, and all but one of the ten on this list is in that class. That matters less than it sounds for most visitors, because the point is rarely the summit. Everest is seen from Kala Patthar on the Everest Base Camp trek or from a scenic flight out of Kathmandu, Annapurna I from the Annapurna Base Camp trek or simply from a rooftop in Pokhara, and Machhapuchhre, the one peak nobody is allowed to climb, from the same lakeside. Kanchenjunga and Makalu sit in the far east and take a long approach through country with almost no trekkers on it. Dhaulagiri and Manaslu have circuits of their own that are quieter than the Annapurna and Everest routes and, on Manaslu, need a restricted-area permit and a guide. For the towns you set out from, see cities in Nepal, and for shorter outings, day trips from Kathmandu and monasteries in Nepal.
This post was published by Harshitha
FAQs on Mountains in Nepal
How many 8,000-metre peaks are in Nepal?
Eight of the world's fourteen: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna I. Several sit on the border with Tibet or India rather than wholly inside Nepal, Everest and Kanchenjunga among them.
Can you see Everest without trekking?
Yes. Mountain flights leave Kathmandu most clear mornings between October and April and run along the range for about an hour without landing. From the ground, Nagarkot on the Kathmandu Valley rim gives a distant view on a clear day, and Namche Bazaar gives a much closer one after a short flight to Lukla.
Which is the easiest big mountain to reach on foot?
Annapurna. The Annapurna Base Camp trek takes roughly seven to eleven days from Pokhara, stays lower than the Everest routes, and has teahouses the whole way. Poon Hill is shorter still at four or five days and gives a wide view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Do you need a permit to trek in the Nepali mountains?
Yes. Most areas need a TIMS card plus a conservation-area or national-park entry permit, bought in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Restricted areas including Manaslu, Upper Mustang and Kanchenjunga require a more expensive special permit and a registered guide, and solo trekking is not allowed in them.
When is the best season for the mountains?
October and November are the clearest and most settled, and March to May is the second season, warmer with more haze but better for higher climbing. The monsoon from June to September brings cloud and leeches at lower altitude, and midwinter closes the high passes.
How high can you go without mountaineering experience?
Trekking routes reach around 5,400 metres at Kala Patthar and Thorong La without any technical climbing, but altitude, not difficulty, is the limit. Build in acclimatisation days, gain height slowly above 3,000 metres, and treat headaches and breathlessness as a reason to descend rather than push on.
