6000m - 6500m Peaks
Peak Climbing
6000m Peaks Nepal
The magical landscapes of Nepal makes it a peak climber’s paradise. 6000m peaks are those mountain peaks with elevation that ranges between 6000m to 6999m. It is ideal for someone who wants to extend their trekking adventure into peak climbing. There are more than 297 of these 6000m peaks in Nepal that are open for climbing.
These 6000 peaks Nepal are also commonly known as the “Trekking Peaks”. These trekking peaks are perfect for novice climbers and allow them to tackle a high Himalayan peak. You can go on a high altitude climbing without a major expedition that requires time and financial commitments.
Nepal 6000m peaks are prerequisites for 7000m ascents. These mountain peaks are less demanding and challenging than 7000-8000m summits. However, there are some technical sections along the climbing route. With proper training and preparation, you can complete the ascend of these peaks with ease.
Mera Peak (6476m) and Island peak (6,189m) are the two most popular trekking peaks in Nepal. Ama Dablam (6,856) is widely considered as the perfect mountain to climb by veteran climbers. Machapuchare (6,993) which is the highest peak among 6000m peaks Nepal. This sacred mountain has never been climbed to its summit.
“Trekking peaks” are generally non-technical. They do not require siege tactics or fixing camps. Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has classified these as “Trekking Peaks”. They are ideal for newcomers to the Himalayan climbing scene. A moderate hike involves various degrees of climbing preceded by a moderate trekking adventure.
Moreover, these expeditions involve trekking with a couple of days mountaineering. These climbing adventures might involve ascending a steep glacier or rock climbing. A separate day for summit climbing is on the itinerary. The climb to the summit involves technical aspects like pitching terrain or fixing ropes.
Some mountain peaks also use siege tactics carrying a series of loads to higher camps and require establishing a base camp. The technical equipment like fixed rope, ice ax, crampons get used to cross a glacier. You might also need to pitch out terrain using formal belay techniques. These are various mountaineering techniques that you may get required to various degrees.
But how to prepare for a 6000m Himalayan climb? Well, not all 6000m peaks Nepal have the same level of difficulty. Some peaks are more technical than others. Some 6000m peaks require rock climbing, snow/ice climbing, and even glacier crossings. It is commonly believed that two moderate 6000m peaks will make it easy for you to climb a 7000m peak.
Firstly, you should identify the technical challenges that you might face during the climb. You must prepare well for the expedition with proper training and packing. It will increase your chances of reaching the summit. You should acclimatize by climbing to the height of your objectives base camp at least 10-15 times. The base camps of many 6000m trekking peaks Nepal lie between 4000m-5000m.
Furthermore, aerobic exercises like cycling, hiking, running, swimming, and others are essential. You should start these activities at least two-three months before the climb. An overall aerobic base training lasting at least 120 hours is essential for less technical 6000m peaks Nepal. These training exercises will build your level of physical fitness and help you gain stamina.
Besides that, you should also gain several mountain skill sets like self-rescue, crevasse rescue, and others. You should also learn how to use ice axes, crampons, fixed ropes, and other mountaineering equipment.
Some of the popular 6000m peaks Nepal include Mera Peak (6461m), Island Peak (6189m), Dhampus (6012m), Mt. Chulu Far East (6059m), Bokta (6143m), Kwangde (6187m), Kusum Kanguru (6367m), Pisang Peak (6091m), and others. You can choose the peak climbing adventure that meets your desire and requirements. Contact us for more details. Book your trip now!
Brave Activities in the Asian Nation
The Mountaineering activities are extremely brave activities in the Asian nation. Likewise, the mountaineering and peak climbing in Nepal is also in the range of 6000 – 6500 meters peak. So as it is also referred by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Furthermore, the 6000 – 6500 meters peak in Nepal listed in this category are also workable by the entire trekkers and beginners climber who wants to gain some user-experience in the mountaineering and trekking peak climbing.
There are 297 (6000m) crests in Nepal that are open for climbing, this incorporates both climbed and unclimbed tops. Of those 297 pinnacles, 270 are possessed by the Department of Tourism and 27 are claimed by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). We can further incorporate trekking peaks into this classification that go down in height to (5500m/18,044ft)
Service charges for the foreign climber
The peak climbing and mountaineering normally involve ascent over snow and icy terrain. NMA has classified 21 trekking peaks ranges from 6000m – 6500m peaks into Group A comprising 11 peaks and Group B comprising 10 peaks. Service charges for foreign climber per person are also different according to the season:
Climbing Permit
The price listed below is of the seasonable climbing permit to climb the mountain for the range of 6000 – 6500 meters peak in Nepal under the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). It is applied based on per person category basis.
- Spring (Mar-Apr-May): 250 USD
- Autumn (Sep-Oct-Nov): 125 USD
- Winter (Dec-Jan-Feb): 70 USD
- Summer (Jun-Jul-Aug): 70 USD
Refundable Trip
Garbage deposit to get the climbing permit for USD 500.00. And it is refundable after trip completion but if you request our company to pay garbage deposit, we would pay and get a refund after your trip completion.
Note: Mountaineering and peak climbing in Spring and Autumn Season have a success rate of 95%.