The highest mountains of Nepal
Beautiful mountains of Nepal
In Nepal, you will find the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, but also seven other eight-thousanders. In addition, some of the most beautiful peaks in the world, such as Ama Dablam and many others. Most of them are very difficult and the most common are 6,000 „trek“ peaks
Mount Everest
The highest mountain in the world
World's highest mountain Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). The most beautiful view of it is from Black Rock Kala Patthar, which will be reached after several days walk from Lukla. It is much easily accessible from the Tibetan side, because the road leads up to the base camp. Nowadays, the ascent is a kind of mass experience. continue reading
Lhotse
Three-peak giant
The fourth highest mountain in the world Lhotse lies next to Mount Everest separated only by high pass South Col (7 906 m asl). It has three eight thousand meters high peaks – Lhotse I (8 516 m asl), Lhotse Middle (8 414 m asl) and Lhotse Shar (8 383 m asl). Nice views of it are from the outlook place Everest View. continue reading
Makalu
Throne of the Gods
This stunning mountain is located on the border with Tibet in the eastern part of the country. Because it is quite abandoned, you will meet in the surroundings of the mountain only minimum tourists. continue reading
Cho Oyu
The easiest eight-thousander
Cho Oyu (8,201m above sea level) is the sixth highest mountain in the world. Occasionally the height is indicated (8,188 m. asl). Most mountaineers come from the Tibetan side. In general, it is considered to be the world's easiest eight-thousander continue reading
Dhaulagiri
White mountain
Dhaulagiri (8,167m) is the seventh highest mountain in the world. It is definitely one of the most breathtaking. Mountain exceeds the Kali Gandaki valley about six kilometers. You can try a nice trek around it. Trek culminates at the French pass and Dhampus pass. You will also be able to see it well on the trek around Annapurnas continue reading
Manaslu
Eighth highest mountain of the world
Manaslu (8,163m asl) is the eighth highest mountain of the world and the second highest located in Nepal inland. The circle around this mountain is one of the most popular trekking tours due to less traffic than the neighboring Annapurna. continue reading
Annapurna I
First of the Eight-thousanders to be climbed
Annapurna 1 (8,091m above sea level) is up to the tenth highest mountain of the world, but one of the most difficult. Therefore, it is surprising that Annapurna was the first climbed of eight-thousanders. The best-known view is on its southern wall from BC Annapurna, where you can get there after a several-day trek continue reading
Annapurna II
The top of giant ridge
Annapurna 2 (7 937 m asl) is a mountain that will accompany you for a long time on the trek around Annapurnas in the surroundings of Manang. While looking from the north, you will be impressed by its monumental wall towering several kilometers over the valley of Marsyangdi river. continue reading
Nuptse
Western peak
Nuptse is a mountain of two completely different faces. From the west (from Kala Patthar and from the way to Everest BC) looks this mountain with height of (7 861 m asl) as incredibly beautiful peak. But from the south, however, you can see that it's actually just a ridge descending from much bigger Lhotse. As a result, none of the seven peaks that Nuptse massif have, is considered as an independent peak and is therefore not usually listed among the highest peaks of the world. continue reading
Annapurna III
Lighthouse over Manang
Annapurna III is characterized by its side massive semicircular ridge, which from the east almost obstructs its main peak. It is one of the most distinctive mountains in Manang. continue reading
Annapurna IV
Not very distinct seventhousander
Everywhere else would this seven thousand meters high mountain tower above everything, but here it is only a little brother of far more significant Annapurna II. When viewed from the north from Manang, it looks more like a ridge continuing from Annapurna II rather than a separate mountain. But you will certainly be captivated by its almost perpendicular glaciated wall. continue reading
Khangsar Kang
Black rock
Khangsar Kang also known as Roc Noir (Black Rock) is located at the „crossroads“ of ridges. From it separates from the main ridge powerful side ridge with Tilicho peak and the peaks ofNiglri massif. You will admire this mountain during the ascent to the lake Tilicho. continue reading
Gangapurna
Magic pyramid
Gangapurna tower together with Annapurna III directly above the town Manang. Gangapurna looks from all sides like a perfect pyramid, therefore it is one of the most beautiful peaks of the entire Annapurna massif. The most interesting outlooks of it are from the path to the lake Tilicho. continue reading
Yangra - Ganesh I (7422m)
The highest mountain in the Ganesh mountains
The relatively little visited Ganesh Mountains lie between the famous Langtang Valley and the Manaslu Massif. It lies on the Nepal – Tibetan border. Yangra is its highest peak. Only a few ascents were made to the top itself. continue reading
Everest West Shoulder
Non-official peak
West shoulder of Everest, as this ridge/peak is called, usually does not have any name in maps. It's because the peaks of this ridge falling directly from Mount Everest are not particularly striking. But when you go to the base camp or on to Kala Patthar, this place looks pretty interesting. In addition, it has over seven thousand meters above sea level. continue reading
Langtang Lirung (7,227m)
The most prominent mountain above the Langtang Valley
Langtang Lirung (7,227 m above sea level) is the highest mountain in the Langtang Valley. You will see it from many different sides during the trek through the valley. The best view of it is from Kyanjin Ri hill above Kyanjin Gompa village. It is incorrectly written on wikipedia that it lies on the Nepal – Tibetan border, but this is not true, it lies entirely in Nepal. continue reading
Annapurna Dakshin
The southernmost Annapurna
Annapurna Dakshin (7,219 m above sea level), better known by the English name Annapurna South, is the dominant peak when looking at the Annapuren massif from the south. You can see it beautifully from viewpoints such as Poon hill or the villages of Ghandruk, Tadapani, etc. continue reading
Pumori
Daughter of Everest
Beautiful seven thousand meters high pyramid Pumori (7 161 m asl) lies at the Nepal-Tibet border. The view on it will accompany you almost the entire last stage to Gorak Shep on the trek to BC Everest. You will have it almost within reach, if you ascend to the tourist top of Kala Patthar (5 648 m asl). continue reading
Baruntse
Mountain of three glaciers
Baruntse (7,152 m above sea level) lies on the border of three valleys with glaciers. The closest is from here to Chukhung. A much more deserted valley is Hunku and to the east you will reach the eight-thousand-meter Makalu continue reading
Tilicho
Mountain over the mythical lake
Tilicho peak is a popular destination for all photographers thank to its beautiful sunrises. You will enjoy the views of it especially on the way to the base camp below lake Tilicho and generally from all outlook places over the valley of Marsyangdi river. continue reading
Tare Kang
Ice peak on the Great Barrier
Magnificent, several kilometers long ridge Great Barrier, whose altitude does not fall below seven thousand meters, has among Gangapurna and Khangsar Kang only faint peaks. One of them is Tare Kang, better known as Glacier Dome. continue reading
Machapuchare
The most beautiful mountain of Nepal
Machapuchare (6,993m) does not belong to the highest mountains of Nepal, but certainly to the most beautiful. Her nickname is „fish tail“ from one angle of view. A typical view of it is from Pokhara or from the hills around the city continue reading
Lamjung Himal
Little brother of Annapurnas
Mountain Lamjung Himal (6 983 m asl) is the first eastern high peak on the ridge of Annapurnas. Because it lacks only a few meters to seven thousand and looks from almost all sides more like just a massive wall rather than a distinctive peak, it does not belong among the most popular mountains in the area. Anyway, the view of it from Chame is quite monumental. continue reading
Tengi Ragi Tau
Mountain on the border of Rolwaling
Mountain Teng Ragi Tau is often even not known for tourists, but it is very nice peak towering above the dangerous pass Tesi Lapcha. You can well see this mountain during the walk from Namche Bazaar to Thame. continue reading
Tukuche
Peak in the shadow of Dhaulagiri
The very nice mountain Tukuche (6,920 m above sea level) is unfortunate that it lies right next to the monumental 8,000-meter Dhaulagiri. Despite being relatively low, it is one of the more difficult peaks. The views on it are best enjoyed on the trek around Annapurna. continue reading
Ama Dablam
Beauty in Khumbu
Among the most beautiful mountains in the world definitely belong Ama Dablam towering just a short way from the village Dingboche. You will thus see it within the trek around Everest from two sides. Otherwise, it is kind of mountain that is quite difficult to ascend. continue reading
Lingtren
Mountain in the shade of Pumori
Lingtren is interesting and nice mountain rising above the „bend“ of glacier Khumbu. But its far more formidable neighbors heading with Pumori and Mount Everest displace it somewhat from the interests of tourists, so they very often do not even know, what the peak they are looking at is. continue reading
Khumbutse
Mountain above the pass Lho la
Khumbutse looks from afar as a miniature of eight thousand meters high Lhotse. Similarly, however, as the adjacent Lingtren it suffers from the fact that it lies on the ridge between monumental Mount Everest and Pumori, so a lot of tourists do not even notice it. continue reading
Thamserku
Mountain with steep wall
The first really interesting mountain you will see during the Everest trek is Thamserku (6 618 m asl), which rises more than three kilometers above the valley of river Dudh Koshi. But the most typical view on it is from Namche Bazar and surrounding sherpa villages. continue reading
Purbung Himal
Landmark above the gorge of Kone khola
Desolate Damodars Himalaya culminates in the area around the pass Thorong la with the peak Purbung Himal with its beautiful ice cap. It is a mountain that is very well visible on the way from Thorong Phedi to the pass itself. But the ascent routes are better passable from the north side. continue reading
Taboche
A mountain of many names
Taboche (6,495 m above sea level), also known as Tabuche, lies directly opposite the Ngozumpa Glacier. Perhaps the most beautiful view of it is from the world-famous viewpoint Gokyo Ri. As it does not belong to the list of Trekking peaks, it is seldom climbed. continue reading
Khatungkang
Mountain in Thorong la pass
You will appreciate the massiveness of Khatungkang when looking from Lower Mustang. From Manang side it looks just like a white peak towering above the surrounding arid landscape. Also from Thorong la pass itself it is not very well visible, because the view is obstructed by Thorong peak (6 144 m asl), which is basically its pre-peak. continue reading
Yakwakang
Inconspicuous pyramid
Yakwakang is the mountain following directly the world-famous Thorong la pass. From the south side, from where most tourists see it, it looks more like a rock castle rather than six thousand meters high mountain. But from the north side it is relatively very icy, however, as all other mountains of Damodars Himalayas. continue reading
Hiunchuli
Little brother of Annapurna South
Hiunchuli (6,441 m above sea level) is a relatively insignificant peak compared to the neighboring mountains. Due to the fact that it rises more than four kilometers above the deep valley of the river Modi Khola, it looks very majestic from certain points of view. continue reading
Cholatse
The glacier canine
Mount Cholatse (6,440m above sea level) is one of the most beautiful mountains in Khumbu region (some of the older maps are also referred to as Arakam tse with a slightly lower altitude (6,423m). The most beautiful views to this mountain are from Gokyo Ri or from ascent to the Kongma la pass. continue reading
Chulu East
Favorite six thousander
Massif of Chulu has four peaks with more than six thousand meters above sea level. Chulu East is the second highest of them. Thanks to its location only across the river valley to the north of Annapurnas it offers stunning views of this eight thousand meters high ridge. The views of the other sides are of the immense „sea“ of arid hills continuing up to Tibet. continue reading
Chulu West
Ice castle
Back peak of Chulu massif comes to the fore mainly on the way to Thorong la pass, where you can enjoy views of its northwestern heavily glaciated wall. It also belongs to the list of Nepal „hiking“ peaks. continue reading
Gangchempo (6387 m)
The dominant feature of the Langtang valley
Near the southeastern end of the Langtang Valley rises the beautiful mountain Gangchempo (6387 m). If you travel through the Langtang Valley towards Kyanjin Gompa, you will almost always have it in front of you. It is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Langtang National Park continue reading
Kongde Ri
Mountain of Namche Bazaar
Kongde Ri, one of the sacred mountains in Khumbu, belongs also among so-called „trekking peaks“. But the ascents here are difficult, so it is not much about hiking. It consists of three peaks and you will enjoy the views of it mainly from Namche Bazar, possibly also during the ascent to the outlook place Everest or during the trek to Thame. continue reading
Thorong
Mountain directly above the pass Thorong
Thorong mountain rising directly to the south of Thorong la pass exceeds it by only 700 altitude meters. Even so, it is inaccessible for most tourists due to its glacial blanket. In general, it is only a lackluster pre-peak of a little higher and mightier Khatungkang. continue reading
Lobuche East
View of the Khumbu Glacier
Lobuche East (6,119 m above sea level) belonging to the so-called „trekking peaks“ lies directly above the Khumbu glacier. From this peak there is an interesting view of Nuptse and Lhotse. From here, they really look like an indomitable fortress. continue reading
Jinjang
Mountain on the border of three valleys
Jinjang is relatively unimportant, but even so nice six thousand meters high mountain on the border of three totally deserted valleys in Damodars Himalayas. Nice views of it are mostly from Thorong High Camp. continue reading
Pisang Peak
Trekking pyramid
Pisang peak belongs to the list of „hiking“ mountains. Moreover, it is very tactically located, so there are stunning views from its top not only on Annapurnas, but also on Manaslu or far into the Tibetan mountains in the north. continue reading
Syagang
Dragon's tooth
Syagang is an interesting rock tower on the fractured ridge leading from the dominant mountain of the pass Thorong la – Khatungkang (6 484 m asl). From the valley of Thorong khola it looks like a lackluster peak, but if you set out for a trip below it from Thorong Base Camp, you will find out that it is very nice and dramatic mountain. continue reading
