Majestic Mountains in Nepal


Whenever people talk about Nepal first thing that comes into mind is the Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. But that is just the tip of the ice berg or in this case tip of the mountain. Eight of the world’s fourteen highest mountains are located in Nepal. Resembling as the country’s crown these magnificent mountains provides a breath taking view of white snow capped mountains and its surrounding valley. These mountain ranges are a place of heaven for mountaineers all around the world.
Annapurna

Ranked at the tenth spot of the world’s highest mountain, Annapurna is a behemoth. The Annapurna base camp is one of the best trekking destinations in the world. It is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalayan by the Kali Gandhi River. The mountain has glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes, which drain into this gorge. The name itself represents the goddess of harvest, so the mountain is considered sacred in Nepal.

Mt Everest
There are no words that can define the surreal beauty of this majestic mountain. Mt Everest is the world’s highest peak reaching the height of 8848m above the sea level. Climbing Mount Everest has been the ultimate goal of many adventurers around the world. Many have tried and succeed. While many others have died trying. For those who want to enjoy this mountain from a safe distance The Everest Base Camp Trek is for you.
Kanchenjunga

Mt  is one of the most extreme mountains in the world. It wasn’t successfully climbed until 1955. There is a constant fear of avalanche. The mountain is located on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, just 46 miles northwest of Darjeeling. It is the most easterly of the great 8,000-meter peaks of the Himalaya. you can enjoy Kanchenjung with Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek
Lhotse

Lhotse (8516m) is the fourth highest mountain in the world. it is located south of mount Everest. The summits of these mountains are connected by a vertical ridge that never drops below. The mountain can also be viewed from the Everest Base camp. Being next to the Mt Everest, Lhotse is often overlooked. Despite this it is one of the amazing mountains in the world.

Manaslu

The name Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word Manasa and can roughly translate as Mountain of the Spirit. The visit to this mountain is truly a spiritual journey. The summit was successfully acceded by a team of all female japnease expedition. The mountain is located about forty miles east of Annapurna. Trekking enthusiast can enjoy The Manaslu circuit trek.

Makalu

Makalu (8,463m) is the fifth highest mountain in the world. It is an isolated peak, located just 14 miles east of Mount Everest. Its size alone is impressive, but its structure that of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges makes this mountain all the more spectacular. It has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful, Previously, it had been admired and studied by several Everest parties. The Makalu base camp is also a famous trekking destination.

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