To stand on top of a Himalayan peak, and feel the sense of achievement
of having scaled a mountain much bigger than anything in the Alps is
the 'ultimate dream' for many trekkers, and indeed climbers. In 1978
the Nepal Mountaineering Association designated a number of peaks
throughout Nepal as 'trekking peaks', which could be attempted with a
minimum of bureaucracy or formality, and this has allowed the 'dream'
of a Himalayan ascent to be realised for many people. A more
appropriate title, however, would be non-expedition peaks as none can
be 'trekked up', and some present serious mountaineering challenges. We
detail two of the most popular of these peaks - the highest, Mera Peak,
and one of the most stunning, Island Peak. These trips are ideal for
those wishing to combine a trek with an ascent of an accessible
Himalayan summit.
Island Peak Nepal 6,160 meters was first ascended in by a British expedition that included Tenzing Norgay. Eric Shipton's party named the peak in 1953, as it resembled an island in a sea of ice. The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse and linked to the semicircle of cliffs that rise to the nor ... [read more]
Mera Peak Nepal 6476m is the highest trekking peak in Nepal, which can be climbed by people without mountaineering experience. It is situated on the edge of the famous Khumbu region, which is dominated by Mount Everest. Mera is a straightforward climb and is frequently ascended by groups and individ ... [read more]
