Top 10 peaks of Nepal | Top 10 Nepal Mountains
In actual fact, Nepal is landlocked by India on the south and east moreover China on the west and north while Nepal has tremendous topographical diversity and presents amazing geographical highlights in the width of just 230 kilometers from North to South. On aggregate land area of 147,181 km2, Himalayan territory possesses just 9% of aggregate land despite holds in excess of over 80 peaks all through including the highest peak of the globe.
Beyond everything, let’s have a look after top 10 peaks of Nepal:
Mt. Everest (8,848 m/ 29,035 ft)
Mount Everest holding official height of 8,848 m/ 29,035 ft is identified as the highest peak of the world which pinpoints in Solukhumbu district of Khumbu Mahalangur Himalayan range. Gigantic peak estimated to be more than 60 million years back is itself popular with its official English name -“Mount Everest” throughout the world but Nepalese people utters as Sagarmatha which means the goddess of sky likewise Tibetan people utters as Chomolungma which means the goddess of the universe. As a matter of fact, a New Zealand mountaineer- Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa were the first to climb Mount Everest successfully in 1953.
Kanchenjunga (8,586 m/ 28,169 ft)
Kanchenjunga holding official height of 8,586 m/ 28,169 ft is identified as the third highest peak of the world which pinpoints in Taplejung district of northern Kanchenjunga range. 125 kilometers far away towards south-east of Mount Everest the mammoth peak “Kanchenjunga” is named from Tibet at the early age. Kanchenjunga massif consists of five major peaks while these five peaks are also called ‘the five treasures of the snow’ likewise five treasures are considered as salt, gold, turquoise, sacred scriptures, invincible armor and medicine. As a matter of fact, Joe Brown and Gorge Band were the first to climb Kanchenjunga successfully on 25th May, 1995.
Lhotse (8,516 m/ 27940 ft)
Lhotse holding official height of 8,516 m/ 27,940 ft is identified as the fourth highest peak of the world which pinpoints in Khumbu region of northern Mahalangur Himalayan range. Lhotse Face is often described as ‘a wall of glacial blue ice’. It is comprised of three prominent peaks- the main summit, the Lhotse East and the Lhotse Shar. As a matter of fact, Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger were the first to climb main summit successfully in 1956 likewise Eugeny Vinogradsky, Sergei Timofeev, Alexei Bolotov and Petr Kuznetsov were first to climb Lhotse East successfully in 2001 and Sepp Mayerl and Rolf Walter were first to climb Lhotse Shar successfully in 1970.
Mt. Makalu (8,481 m/ 27,825 ft)
Mt. Makalu (Isolated peak) holding official height of 8,481 m/ 27,825 ft is identified as the fifth highest peak of the world which pinpoints in Khumbu region of Makalu Mahalangur Himalayan range. Actually, the word “Mt. Makalu” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Maha Kala” which means “Big Black” and an isolated peak that lies 14 miles (22 kilometers) southeast of Mount Everest also resembles like a four-sided pyramid of snow and ice. As a matter of fact, Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy were the first to climb Mt. Makalu successfully in May 15, 1955.
Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188 m/ 26,864)
Mt. Cho Oyu holding official height of 8,188 m/ 26,864 ft is identified as the sixth highest peak of the world which pinpoints in Khumbu region of Makalu Mahalangur Himalayan range. 20 kilometers west of Mount Everest named Mt. Cho Oyu peak holds Tibetan origins and the word ‘Cho Oyu’ means ‘Turquoise Goddess’. Another rendition of the name also suggests the mountain’s nomenclature is derived from a Tibetan word that means “the Bald God”. As a matter of fact, Jochler, Herbert Tichy and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama were first to climb Mt. Cho Oyu sucessfully in October 19th, 1954.
Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m/ 26,795 ft)
Dhaulagiri I holding official height of 8,167 m/ 26,795 ft is identified as the seventh highest peak of the world which pinpoints in Annapurna region of Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. Massively extended from the Kali Gandaki River all the way to Bheri name of peak was formed from two differ Sanskrit words “Dhaula” and “Giri” where “Dhaula” means “Dazzling, white and beautuful” and “Giri” means “Mountain”. Dhaulagiri I also plays role to form world’s deepest gorge- the Kali Gandaki Gorge. As a matter of fact, Kurt Diemberger, A. Schelbert, E. Forrer, Nawang Dorjr and Nyima Dorje were the first to climb Dhaulagiri I in May 13th, 1960.
Mt. Manaslu (8,156 m/ 26,759 ft)
Mt. Manaslu holding official height of 8,156 m/ 26,759 ft is identified as the eighth highest peak of the world which pinpoints in Gorkha district of Mansiri Himalayan range. The word “Manaslu” came from the Sanskrit word “manasa” which means “intellect” or “soul” likewise identified as “Kutang” in Tibet which means “the Mountain of Spirits”. Likely, Mt. Manaslu is also famously regarded as “a wall of snow and ice hanging in the sky”. As a matter of fact, Toshio Imanishi, Artur Hajzer and Gyalzen Norbu were the first to climb Mt Manaslu sucessfully in 1956.
Annapurna I (8,091 m/ 26, 545 ft)
Annapurna I holding official height of 8,091 m/ 26,545 ft is identified as the tenth highest peak of the world which pinpoints in Annapurna region of Annapurna mountain massif. In fact, Annapurna was derived from Sanskrit which means “Full of Food” likewise ideal peak is also associated with Hindu goddess and considers as “the Goddess of Good fortune and wealth”. As a matter of fact, Maurice Herzog, Louis Lachenal, Lionel Terray were the first to climb Annapurna I sucessfully on 3 June 1950.
Gyachung Kang (7,957 m/ 26,206 ft)
Gyachung Kang holding official height of 7,957 m/ 26,206 ft is identified as the fifteenth highest peak of the world that lies between Mount Everest and Mount Cho Oyu which pinpoints in Khumbu region of Mahalangur Himalayan Range. The vigorously glaciated peak of Gyachung Kang is very quiet and the mountain resembles a smooth baldachin that sights like it’s covering secrets underneath….As a matter of fact, Yukihiki Kato, Kiyoto Sakaizawa and Pasang Phutar were first to climb Gyachung Kang sucessfully in April 10, 1964.
Annapurna II (7,937 m/ 26,040 ft)
Annapurna II holding official height of 7,937 m/ 26,040 ft is identified as the sixteenth highest peak of the world which pinpoints in Annapurna region of Annapurna mountain massif. Additionally, Annapurna peak is also listed on second position of Annapurna Himalayan range. In fact, Annapurna was derived from Sanskrit which means “Full of Food” likewise ideal peak is also associated with Hindu goddess and considers as “the Goddess of Good fortune and wealth”. Combined British/Indian/ Nepali expedition team was the first to climb Annapurna II successfully in May 17th, 1960.
