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.
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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