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Peak Climbing
Your first Himalayan summit
Between trekking and full expeditions sit Nepal's 'trekking peaks' — summits roughly 5,500–6,500 m that you can climb with basic mountaineering skills, a guide and a Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) permit.
They're the perfect step up for trekkers wanting to use ropes, crampons and an ice axe for the first time.
Where to do it
Island Peak (Imja Tse, 6,189 m)
The most popular trekking peak, often combined with Everest Base Camp.
Mera Peak (6,476 m)
The highest trekking peak — non-technical but a serious high-altitude challenge.
Lobuche East (6,119 m)
A good technical warm-up in the Everest region.
Yala Peak (5,500 m)
A gentler introduction in the Langtang region.
Who offers this
Real operators running peak climbing. Prices are indicative starting rates — confirm the live price on booking.
Ace the Himalaya
Kathmandu
from
$2,200
per person (Island Peak)
Nepal Hiking Team
Kathmandu
from
$2,000
per person (Island Peak)
Himalayan Glacier
Kathmandu
from
$2,500
per person (Mera Peak)
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FAQs
Do I need mountaineering experience?+
Most trekking peaks are achievable for fit trekkers with a guide, though prior trekking at altitude helps a lot. Your guide teaches basic rope, crampon and ice-axe use.
Is a guide mandatory?+
Yes — climbing peaks requires a licensed climbing guide and an NMA permit arranged through an agency.
How is this different from an Everest expedition?+
Trekking peaks are lower, shorter and far less technical and costly than 8,000 m expeditions, which require months and serious experience.
Best season
April–May and October–November for the most stable conditions.
Good to know
- • Book through a licensed agency that arranges the NMA permit, guide and equipment.
- • Proper acclimatisation and travel insurance covering high-altitude rescue are essential.
- • Basic prior trekking experience is strongly recommended.
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