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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