List of Peaks in Nepal: All Eight 8,000 m Peaks and the 27 Official Trekking Peaks (2027)
Complete list of peaks in Nepal: all eight 8,000 m peaks and the 27 NMA trekking peaks, with heights, regions, first ascents and permits. 22 Oct 2026
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Technical vs Non-Technical Peaks in Nepal: What the Difference Means and Which to Climb First (2027)
Technical vs non-technical peaks in Nepal: skills each needs, how NTB and NMA classify peaks, and Mera, Island and Lobuche East compared. Oct 2026.
Island Peak Climbing: History, First Ascent, Route, Difficulty, Itinerary and Cost
Island Peak (Imja Tse) climbing guide: first ascent history, route, difficulty, 18-day itinerary, permits, gear, best season and cost. Rs 180,000.
Lobuche East Peak Climbing Guide: Route, Difficulty, Itinerary and Best Extensions
Lobuche East Peak climbing guide: route, difficulty, 18-day itinerary, Island Peak and EBC add-ons, best season, gear and cost. Rs 180,000.
Mera Peak Climb and Trek: Itinerary, Permits, Difficulty and Preparation
Mera Peak (6,476 m) is the highest trekking peak in Nepal and one of the most popular first Himalayan climbs. The route runs through the quiet Hinku valley south of Everest, then up a glaciated slope to a summit with views of five 8,000 m mountains. It is a non-technical climb by mountaineering standards, but it combines a long high-altitude trek with a roped glacier ascent, so it needs real fitness and acclimatisation.
9 Tips to Summit Island Peak
Island Peak or Imja Tse (6,189m / 20,305 ft) lies in the center of the Everest Region of Nepal and is the most popular of Nepal’s 33 designated trekking peaks. It’s a great summit for first time climbers who are looking for something a little more challenging then the Everest Base Camp Trek and a good peak to start with for those with more mountaineering ambitions in Nepal. The peak was first climbed in 1956 by a Swiss Team and was named in 1951 by Shipton’s party, who viewing it from Dingboche described it as “Island in a sea of Ice.” The summit itself sits almost in the middle of a large valley and is surrounded by giant peaks with Everest to the North, Makalu to the east and Ama Dablam to the west. What follows are nine tips to get you.
