High Passes Trekking in Nepal

Are you hungry for wilderness adventure? Trek the spectacular high mountain passes of Nepal to quench this hunger. Some of the most splendid and challenging passes located between lofty mountains peaks are waiting for you to leave your footprints on it. Life is never complete without daring and adventurous tales. Create your own vivacious intrepid moment by conquering alluring high altitude passes of Nepal.

Find out more about the most famous and challenging High Passes of Nepal in this blog. Get ready to know about spectacularly placed mountain passes insights. Feed your soul with the breathtaking hidden facts and adventure probability in these places.

1       Amphu Lapcha Pass (5650 m)

Often known as Mingbo La Pass among Sherpa people Amphu Lapcha Pass provides mini mountaineering experience. Trekkers are required to be physically, emotionally and technically fit for this amazing high altitude pass trekking in Nepal. Trekkers will have the Khumbu Circuit Trekking experience. The trail follows the Mera Peak Climbing route and via Mera La Pass they embark on journey of crossing Amphu Lapcha Pass. The trail up until Khare is full of green lush vegetations but after this place the Himalayan landscape takes centre stage. Once you have crossed this icy and snow covered passes the gorgeous windy valley of Chhukung and Dingboche can be reached. Walking in the foothill of Mera in front of Amadablam the trekkers experience mountain madness to the fullest. Mountains like Island, Mera, Amadablam and others are seen spectacularly closer. If time permits the chance to witness Everest Base Camp (5365 m) can also be done before departing to Lukla via Namche Bazar for flight to Kathmandu.

2   Chola  (5420 m), Kongma La Pass (5450 m) & Renjo La (5340 m) Pass

These three high passes are en-route of Everest Three High Passes Trek as well as Renjo La Pass Gokyo Valley Trek. Chola Pass is located between Everest Base Camp Trek route and Gokyo Valley Trek route. Chola is always covered by snow and often called as the snowy icy walking trail up in the Khumbu region of Nepal. This is probably the most famous and intrepid place to be in Khumbu region after Everest Base Camp. The spectacular view of mountains like Cholatse, Lobuche, Tabuche and Chola Lake endows best feeling of wilderness adventure. The rugged rocky trail and snow covered routes is major feature of Renjo La. The pass separates Thame Valley and Gokyo Valley which endows splendid view of Choyou, Gokyo Ri, Gokyo Hamlet and blue turquoise lake of Gokyo. Kongma La is situated in other side of Khumbu between Chhukung Valley and Lobuche. The trail is bisected between mountains and is so narrow. Trekkers should be extremely careful during its crossing as the narrow passage and falling stones might be hindrance. Test your physical perseverance and endurance during this challenging passes crossing trek.

3      Ganjala (5050 m) Pass

Ganjala Pass is located in the Langtang Region of Nepal. This is the best pass to cross because trekkers can feel the mythical moments in Langtang Valley before crossing it. Once the trekkers cross this pass they can experience the green lush forests of Helambu region of Nepal. Therefore, this is probably the most diversified high passes trekking activity to do in Nepal. The spectacular view of Mt. Sishapangma, Ganajala, Langtang Lirung, Gaurishankar and others endows feeling of mountaineering while crossing this challenging pass. The trip of Tsergo Ri before crossing the Ganjala Pass is equally splendid and grandeur if you want to gain some mountaineering experience too. Witness diversified forests environment consisting of rhododendron, bamboo, fig, pines and junipers too. If you are lucky enough then you will be able to see the Red Panda too. From wildlife to nature and from mystical valleys to challenging mountains the Ganjala Pass journey offers all sorts of adventure holiday moments.

4    TashiLapcha Pass (5755 m)

The most enticing, challenging and vibrant high altitude pass of Nepal is Tashi Lapcha Pass. The pass is spectacularly located in the Rolwaling Trekking circuit of Khumbu region. It is also the highest pass of Nepal. The pass separates Rolwaling Valley and Namche area. This should be taken into great consideration that this pass is comparatively most complicated, difficult and yet stupendous high altitude pass of Nepal. From the eastern Nepal to the Khumbu region the journey covers hilly to Himalayan landscape including temperate forests belt to alpine as well as no tree lines Himalayan barren rugged landscape. Once trekkers crosses this daunting Himalayan pass then the beautiful Thame valley appears paving way for Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar. The place is happening place of Khumbu region of Nepal to witness Sherpa culture.

5       Mesokanto La Pass (5340 m)

Relish jaw dropping scenery of icy Lake of Tilicho which is the highest situated lake of Nepal. Situated in the tranquil region of Manang Valley the pass features the Tilicho Lake Trekking including the Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal. This is so gorgeous and equally daunting to cross. If you are not with the expert guides or proper safety guidelines then there is high chance of you getting lost. Therefore, meticulous planning and careful ascend as well as descend is needed while crossing this Annapurna region pass. If you would like to continue the journey towards reaching the lower Mustang region like Jomsom, Kagbeni and Muktinath then follow the trail of another popular pass crossing activity of Thorang La Pass (5416 m). In one trip you could witness plethora of diversified splendors of Mother Nature and multi ethnic Nepalese community. From Brahmins to Chhetris and from Tibetans to Thakali trekkers can encounter differing lifestyle and landscape of people as well as geographical landscape during this passes trekking.

Fulfill the wilderness adventure adrenaline need of yours by traveling to any of these high altitude passes of Nepal. The major points to be considered while attempting to successfully cross these passes are physical fitness, strong will power and able endurance. If you have passion of having loads of mountain madness fun then risk factor could not be your hindrance. Embark today on a mission to quench your hunger for mountaineering experience. Enlighten your soul with the intrepid activities up in the Himalayas of Nepal.

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Top Five Peak Climbing

Nepal is an abode of more than 19000 mountain peaks including eight peaks in the Eight Thousand Meter height club. For the successful ascent of these prolific mountains lots of intrepid desires and hunger are required. Everybody dreams of being on top of mountain vista into the thin air. However, it is not possible to climb as it is easy to dream on. There are numerous ways to quench the hunger of mountaineering. If you are a novice climber or has an ambition to experience mountaineering then Nepal is the best platform to do.

Before embarking on the intrepid mission of Expedition it is wise to scale small peaks less than seven thousands meter height in the form of peak climbing. People might misunderstand between peak climbing and expedition. Peak Climbing is generally referred to mountaineering activities in the mountains below 7 thousands meter height while above 7 thousands the mountaineering is called as expedition. However, Sherpa and mountaineering association of Nepal have identified Mt. Amadablam (6812 m) and some few other peaks below 7 thousands as an Expedition mountain because of technical difficulties.  Find out top 5 peaks which are very popular in Nepal for the Peak Climbing activity.

5. Chulu West (6419 m) and Chulu East (6584 m) Peak Climbing

Chulu West and Chulu East are popular peaks of Annapurna region of Nepal. These peaks can be compared to two popular peaks of Everest region as Island peak and Mera peak. First scaled by Japanese expedition group back in 1952 the Chulu West is the most popular among these two peaks. There are three distinct ridges in the Chulu range as West, Central and East. The Central is rarely scaled or attempted because of the technical difficulty. These mountains are in the vicinity of Annapurna Circuit Trek and the climbers can enjoy the delightful splendors of the trekking trail as well. Therefore, most of the climbers prefer this mountain for the climbing voyage. After the completion of the climbing the crossing of Thorong La Pass (5416 m) leads to Lower Mustang region comprising of Muktinath, Kagbeni and Jomsom.

4. Pisang (6091 m) Peak Climbing

Probably the most scenic peak climbing adventure is the Pisang Peak climbing. This is comparatively easier to climb than Chulu West and Chulu East in the Annapurna region peak climbing in Nepal. The trail traverses along the Annapurna Circuit Trekking route as well. The trip of meadows (Yak Kharka), Manang Valley and Lower Mustang area are the major highlights of this peak climbing after ascent. Lots of novice trekkers use this mountain to start the climbing voyage. The ascent is very comfortable and descend is done using the same trail. The rugged mountain terrain is equally captivating. From lowlands terraced farmlands to Himalayan barren desert climbers can enjoy the grandeurs of Himalayan scenery along with intrepid mountaineering experience.

3. Mera (6476 m) Peak Climbing

Mera Peak is situated in the alternative location of Khumbu region of Nepal. En-route to the peak base camp for the peak climbing activityclimbers can enjoy the spectacular green lush environment and scenic beauty as far as Makalu region. Mera offers best experience of mountaineering in slightly comfortable manner in comparison to other peak climbing in Khumbu region of Nepal. However, lots of crevasses are hidden due to mass of snow which requires excellent supervision of Sherpa and crew members. The successful attempt of mountains in Nepal is possible after the best selection of qualitative agencies. Enjoy Mera climbing before embarking on the journey of further upgraded expeditions.

2. Lobuche (6119 m) Peak Climbing

Lobuche peak climbing is full of adventure, scenic beauty, Himalayan wilderness, Everest Base Camp experience and mountaineering. Technically this is difficult among these 5 trekking peaks of Nepal. The journey is alluring of all as climbers enjoy the breathtaking view of more than 20 different mountains. The chance to leave the footprints on the iconic Everest Base Camp (5365 m) before embarking towards the summit of the Lobuche Peak is the major highlight. Once you are on top of the Lobuche the view of Pumori, Tabuche, Cholatse and Amadablam is the most spectacular one. The climbing of Lobuche requires greater attention too than other peaks as it is technically very difficult peak to climb. The ladder and safety harness in this peak is handled extremely meticulously because this peak is also the warm up peak for the Mt. Everest (8848 m).

1. Island (6189 m) Peak Climbing

This is the most prodigious and famous peak climbing mountain located in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Famously known as Imja Tse as well the mountain is located in the Chhukung Valley and from top of this beautiful mountain climbers can get rewarding view of plethora of mountains. The white snowy valley as seen from top would be the best rewards for all the hardship endured while ascending. From world’s most extreme airport, Namche Bazaar, Alpine forests, more than 25 different mountain views, Everest View Hotel and to Everest Base Camp creates vivacious moments of mountaineering in Nepal. This is suitable for first timers as well as seasoned climbers too. Normally, Lobuche and Island peaks are used as the warm up before Everest Expedition.

Peak Climbing can be risky but is full of wilderness adventure. Helen Keller said that Life is a daring adventure or nothing. Therefore, feel the mountain madness and write your own name in the intrepid list of people who successfully scaled lofty Himalayan peaks of Nepal. Don’t rot inside your home. Explore and always crave for more. Life is all about collecting everlasting memories. These memories should be worthy of sharing for generations to come proudly.

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