Trekking peak

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Peak considered relatively easy to climb

title: "Trekking peak" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["mountains-of-nepal", "mountains-of-india", "himalayas"] description: "Peak considered relatively easy to climb" topic_path: "geography/india" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trekking_peak" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Peak considered relatively easy to climb ::

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Because of the term's loose classification of peaks it can be misleading, encompassing peaks of significant varying difficulties. There is less general consensus for the use of the term in this context of Group "A" NMA Expedition Peaks.

Nepal

Fifteen peaks classified as Group "B" NMA Climbing Peaks are generally considered "trekking" peaks. These peaks do not exceed 7000 m in elevation and can be reasonably climbed from a base camp with the possible use of a high camp. To be climbed, these peaks typically require an amount of mountaineering experience and skills and the use of specialized mountaineering equipment, such as crampons and ice axes. The easiest routes to the summits of these mountains are all challenging enough to warrant a mountaineering difficulty grade by the International French Adjectival System. The Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal also calls several Group A peaks "trekking peaks" but these are considerably more difficult despite being lower than 7000 meters. The fees for Group A peaks are higher than Group B peaks as are others costs and the time required.

::data[format=table title="style="caption-side:bottom; color:#000000;"|''A number of these peaks remain rarely climbed and therefore do not have clear associated climbing grades.''"] | Group "B" NMA Climbing Peaks || AKA || Elevation || Grade || Himal | |---| | Singu Chuli | | Mera Peak | | Kusum Kanguru | | Kwandge | | Chulu West | | Imja Tse | | Pharchamo | | Lobuje | | Ramdung | | Pisang Peak | | Chulu East | | Khongma-tse | | Ganja-la Chuli | | Paldor Peak | | Hiunchuli | ::

In Nepal there are numerous peaks that require no technical expertise to climb, which may also be considered trekking peaks. These peaks are not tracked by the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Many of these peaks see a substantial number of summits each year by hikers and trekkers in the region without the use of specialized equipment. The routes to the summits of these mountains may not be challenging enough to warrant a mountaineering difficulty grade by the International French Adjectival System.

::data[format=table title="style="caption-side:bottom; color:#000000;"|''Peaks without associated climbing grades do not pose enough mountaineering difficulty to meet the minimum standard of an IFAS Alpine grade of F("Facil/Easy")''"] | Popular Low/Non-Technical Peaks || AKA || Elevation || Grade || Himal | |---| | Yala Peak | | Tharpu Chuli | | Pokalde | | Gokyo Ri | | Chhukung Ri | | Kala Patthar | ::

India

The Indian Mountaineering Foundation defines trekking peaks as mountains that require technical mountaineering skills and equipment but are still climbable by "trekkers" who have some experience or obtain training. Climbers are not required to obtain permits from or pay royalties to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. However, some peaks are located near the military line of control, meaning close to borders of neighboring countries and permission and permits may be required from local civil or army authorities for security reasons. Also, some peaks may be out of reach for foreign climbers.

The Indian Mountaineering Foundation has designated 3 trekking peaks in the Indian Himalayan Region. | url = http://www.indmount.org/peaksexpeditions/peaks/trekkingpeaks.aspx | title = Indian Mountaineering Foundation - Trekking Peaks | website = www.indmount.org | accessdate = 2016-10-28 }} ::data[format=table] | IMF trekking peaks || Elevation || State | |---| | Friendship Peak | | Ladakhi Peak | | Stok Kangri | ::

References

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