EXPEDITION INFORMATION

The Himalayas consist of a huge mountain range stretching 3000km. east to west and the Nepal Himalaya is the largest and highest, occupying nearly a third or 800km across. With eight of the world’s ten highest mountain in Nepal: Mt Everest (Sagarmatha), Kanchanjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho-Oyo, Dhaulagari, Manaslu and Annapurna I, all together 326 peaks have been opened for climbing since 1949. The main Himalayas have a series of lofty peaks and ridges separated by deep gorges, glaciers, and beautiful deep valleys. The Nepal Himalaya throughout the ages has been the center of attraction to the world either for mountaineers, pilgrims, philosophers, researchers and adventurers.

Much of Nepal’s land above 5000m is under snow and ice, although the permanent snow line varies according to the aspect and gradiernt. Winter snowfall occurs from an elevation of 2000 meter.

Each of these mountain peaks can be climbed with the authorization of the Nepal government with assistance from Nepali climbers and in certain higher areas with the support of a government liaison officer.

We operates tailor-made mountaineering expeditions as required to major peaks in Nepal and the Tibet Himalaya. We provide budget, medium and full service expedition depending on your requirements. 

MOST POPULAR MOUTAINS FOR CLIMBING ARE:

Among 1310 peaks above 6000 meter high, the following are the popular Expedition peaks for climbing.

  • Langtang Lirung (7234m)
  • Baruntse (7129m)
  • Pumori (7161m)
  • Ama Dablam (6812m)
  • Brikuti (6364m)

Besides major expeditions, we run trekking combined with climbs above 5000m peaks. These involve setting up a base camp and occasionally one or two high camps. Depending on which particular peaks, we can use lodges or camping treks.  No expensive planning and preparation is required for this, apart from bringing your basic climbing gear.

CLIMBING GRADING

THE FOLLOWING IS DESIGNED TO BE A ROUGH GUIDE TO HELP YOU SELECT THE CLIMB THAT SUITS YOU BEST.

  • E: Easy a straight forward climb, belaying usually unnecessary, simple glacier approach, easy scrambling, little objective danger.
  • MD: Moderately Difficult. a more challenging climb, some belaying and protection necessary, more complex glacier work, harder and more exposed scrambling, apparent objective danger. Need a friend!!
  • FD: Fairly Difficult. a moderate but not strenuous climb, belaying and protection necessary snow and ice upto - 45 - 50 degree, ice pitches up to Grage II-III,  rock climbing harder than 5.6, route maybe long and high altitude, Work need to be done !
  • D: Difficult a long serious, strenuous, snow/ice up to 50-70 degree, rock climbing harder than 5.7, perhaps ice pitches, encourage your partner to take the sharp end.
  • VD: Very Difficult a long, serious, strenuous climb with high objective danger in places, snow and ice upto 50-70 degrees, perhaps ice pitches up to Grade III-IV, rock climbing up to 5.9. Scary heights !
  • ED: Extremely difficult a very serious climb with strenuous, rock/ice/mixed climbing and exceptional objective danger, ED is often additionally sub-graded I through IV. Chance to die !
    • By: International Mountaineering Adventure

 

Contact Us

Sherpa Society (P.) Ltd.
Trekking & Mountaineering

P.O. Box: 1566
Kathmandu, Nepal.

Telephone: +977 1 4249233, 4215143
Fax: +977 1 4248952

E-mail:  info@sherpasocietytrekking.com

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