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Fall in Love with Nature with the Beautiful Mountains of Nepal

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Nepal is a remarkably diversified nation that draws tourists for a variety of reasons. Some are drawn to the mountains and want to climb or trek in the Himalayas; others are drawn to the culture and want to visit the famous temples in Nepal and the famed city of Kathmandu, and still, others seek spiritual awakening. Nepal may be an adrenaline rush, a cultural eye-opener, a life-changing experience, or all of the above.

With so many places to visit in Nepal, most visitors stay in Kathmandu for a while, visiting spiritual and historic monuments before moving on to other regions of the nation. If you are looking for places to visit outside the city, then these are the best places to visit. Outside the city, then these are the best places to visit for wildlife watching: Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National Park, and the lakeside resort of Pokhara are renowned for trekking. Trekkers will find a wide range of alternatives across Nepal, with the Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang regions being the most popular.

When we talk about the mountains of Nepal, Everest is one of the most famous xx in the world. With these majestic peaks, Nepal is full of lakes, rivers, and natural splendour. There are 16 tallest mountains in the world, of which 10 of the tallest are in Nepal. Located in different parts of the country, these huge summits enjoy diverse cultural importance. And because of these mountains, people from all over the world visit Nepal.

The following are a few of the highest and most famous mountains in Nepal that every adventure enthusiast should visit:

1. Mount Everest

Mount Everest

Nepal offers one of the best views of Everest ever seen in the world. The highest mountain peak in Nepal and the world, at a height of 8,848 meters. Sagarmatha, also known as the rooftop of the world and Goddess of the Sky, is situated along the borders of Nepal and Tibet. Mount Everest is named after Sir George Everest and is located in the Sagarmatha district. The mountain was first climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953.

Tourists and trekkers can enjoy one of the most adventurous and breathtaking hiking trails to Everest Base Camp. As one of the world's wonders, this natural landscape offers trekking, relaxing, exploring the base camp area, and capturing impressive mountaintop shots. Peaks are displayed from multiple regions across the country, including Lukla and Namche Bazaar. For trekking purposes, visitors choose to fly to Namche Bazaar, go to Gorakshep, and continue trekking.

2. Kanchenjunga Region

The Kanchenjunga Region is the world’s third-highest mountain region in Nepal and one of the second most famous mountains to trek to the base camp. Trekking offers spectacular views of the Jeanne Himalayas from Milginra. Visiting a quiet village on the border between Sikkim and Tibet is a spectacular view of trekking. Kanchenjunga, "Snow Treasure" (28,198 feet), was first climbed by a British team in 1956. Here you can experience and reward great Himalayan trekking!

Kangchenjunga is a trekking area restricted by the Nepalese government's permit policy, but it is one of the farthest trekking areas in eastern Nepal, adjacent to Sikkim, India. The area is home to snow leopards, Nepalese national birds, musk deer, blue sheep, and perhaps the legendary yeti. This is a less travelled remote area compared to Nepal's popular Everest and Annapurna trekking areas.

3. Mount Makalu

Mount Makalu

One of the famous mountains in Nepal, the Mont Makalu is also named after the Hindu god, "Lord Shiva", and is known for its giant size. The mountain also resembles a four-sided pyramid of snow and ice and is considered to be one of the most difficult peaks to climb. Tourists who seek adventure and thrill make sure to climb this mountain as it is full of heavy rocks and curves, which makes it the most interesting peak to climb.

4. Lhotse

Lhotse is Nepal’s third-largest and the world’s fourth-highest peak, and its recorded height is 8516m above sea level. If you are wondering about the name of the mountain, then the name "Lhotse" in the Tibetan language translates to "South Peak" and, as a part of the Everest Massif, the peak connects Mt. Everest and South Col., which is often confused as the South Peak.

5. Cho Oyu

It is the fifth highest mountain peak in Nepal and the sixth highest in the world. It is located 20 kilometres west of Mount Everest and separates China and Nepal. Cho Oyu is the simplest of the fourteen 8,000-meter summits to climb.

"Cho Oyu" is a Tibetan term that means "Turquoise Goddess." Its summit is 8,188 metres (26,864 feet) above sea level. Tibetan and Nepali traders use yaks and mules to trade on the mountain. In 1954, Joseph Jochler, Herbert Tichy, and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama were the first to set foot on the summit. It is seldom climbed from Nepal, and it is usually ascended from Tibet's western face. Because of its simple routes, it is the second most climbed peak after Mount Everest.

6. Mount Dhaulagiri

Mount Dhaulagiri

Mount Dhaulagiri, with a height of 8,167 metres, is the sixth highest peak in Nepal and the seventh highest mountain in the world. It is also the tallest peak wholly within Nepal's borders. The Myagdi Khola River borders the Dhaulagiri massif in the southeast, while tributaries of the Bheri River border the Dhaulagiri massif in the southwest. The Kali Gandaki Gorge of the Kali Gandaki River divides the main peaks of Dhaulagiri in the west from the Annapurna Mountains in the east. On May 13, 1960, a team of Swiss and Austrian mountaineers led by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Albin Schelbert, Ernst Forrer, and two Sherpas, Nyima Dorje and Nawang Dorje, ascended Mount Dhaulagiri for the first time.

With the world's highest peaks and over 800 more listed, Nepal's mountains captivate trekkers, tourists, and adventure seekers from all over the world. Nepal's towering peaks have scenic scenery, wooded forests, undulating valleys, glaciers, lakes, and world-famous hiking paths. You may include these top mountains in your best Nepal tour packages for romantic holidays, mountain climbing, historical discovery, paragliding, and skiing, from the 3,000-foot-summit Churiya hills to snow-laden Greater Himalayan giants like Mount Everest, Annapurna, and Kanchenjunga.

June 19, 2022

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