Dolpo is not only the region for trekking but also the next calling destination for peak climbing. Dolpo has several virgin and unexplored peaks for those who are seeking for unexplored and virgin peaks. Peak climbing in Dolpo is a superb experience of peak climbing in Nepal.
Nepal is mountainous country, and it is the home of many peaks. Located in the great Himalayan range of Asia is recited with 8 highest peaks of the world including Mt. Everest out of top ten peaks of a universe. A far flung ‘Dolpo region’ situated at the west of Kaligandaki and rain shadow of Dhaulagiri massif is home to several peaks. Among the Peaks In Dolpo Kanjiruwa, Putha Hiuchuli, and Churen Himal are the highest peaks of Dolpo. Kanjiruwa peak 6612m, situated to the west of Phoksundo lake is technically difficult for climbing. Putha Hiunchuli (Peak)7246m is no significant technical and best skiing peaks of Nepal. Churen Himal 7286m highest peak of Dolpo is technically difficult to climbing. For most of westerners, the name of Dolpo is synonymous with long, very beautiful treks that are complex to organize. Paradoxically, few people imagine that there are also very interesting peak and mountains to climb in Dolpo region. Nepal's easiest 7000m peak (Putha Hiunchuli) is located in Dolpo region. An in addition Dolpo is also home to several massif in climbed and virgin peaks.
Dolpo is best known for adventure trekking, since it is opened for foreigner in 1989, with its difficulty on access, remoteness and a very wild landscape. But Dolpo is also a country of peaks and mountainous, whereas it is home to several peaks and mountains. That's why Dolpo region could be one of the best destinations for mountaineering and peak climbing destination in Nepal. Scattering from west to East, there are several named and unnamed peaks and mountains which land marking the borderline could be the best options for the adventure seeker. Some of the Mountains and peaks in Dolpo are towering in the wild and high valleys of Lower Dolpo and Upper Dolpo.
If you are a trekker rather than mountaineers, a multitude of small summits are on offer. Araniko chuli (6034m) in between Mustang and Dolpo canables a fine traverse from Lo-Manthang to Chharka. Mukot Himal(6087m) opens up new access route from Mukot, Marpha and hidden valley.
Norbu Kang (6085m) and Katan Gutan(5910m) between Phoksundo and Dho Tarap are easy to access but hardly known, as are the minor summits of the Kagmamara chain at around.
If exploration and adventure tempt you, consider without hesitation the north of Upper Dolpo, Mariyang(6528m), Swaska Kang(6405m),Danphesail(6103m) await.
On the northern most side of Upper Dolpo boder with china, there are several peaks awaiting for climbers. Palchang Hamga range
For lovers of altitude (Mountainer/climber), Putha Hiunchuli(7246m) is easy peak, resembling Mera peak but with the challenging of higher altitude. For skiing and in the spring it's especially appealing. The in the east as well as Churen Himal (7371m), the whole of the northern faces of Dhaulagiri ranges present a vast. Unexplored array of opportunities for experiences alpinists particularly Dhaulagiri (7751m).
Surrounding the mystical Kanjiroba Sanctury, the peaks of Kande Chuli (6627m), Patrasi (6450m), Kanjiroba North(6313m) and Kanjiroba south(6883m) are already authorized for climbers. In addition various other anonymous peaks awaits for exploration. Peak climbing in Dolpo, is a real adventure experience of culture and nature of Dolpo, combined with trekking in Dolpo region.
Peaks in Dolpo region
Geographically, Dolpo is divided in two parts such as Lower Dolpo region and Upper Dolpo region. As it is two region, in terms of peaks in Dolpo also can be divided it two parts (Peaks in Lower Dolpo region & peaks in Upper Dolpo region).
Peaks in Lower Dolpo region
1. Norbu Kang Peak
2. Norbung kang Peak Climbing
Norbung Kang Peak Climbing is a superlative adventure of Himalayan Companion. Norbhukang peak is situated to the East of stunning Phoksundo lake and west of beautiful Dho Tarap valley. Norbhukang peak climbing is the superb peak climbing opportunity in isolated and remote valley Dolpo.
3. Gyaekochen Peak or Dolpo Himal
4. She Shikhar
Shey Shikhar(6139m) is one of the prominent peak in Dolpo Nepal. Shey Shikhar (6139m) is located in between Kanjiruwa II (6612m) and Tso Karpo Kang(6557m), and Japanese mountaineer Katsuhito Fujikawa made the first ascent of Shey Shikhar (6,139m). Shey Shikhar(6139m) expedition is an ideal trekking com peak climbing adventure journey in Dolpo region.Situated in Shey Phoksundo National Park the largest national park of Nepal, Shey Shikhar(6139m) is also a peak of Kanjiruwa massif.
Peaks in Upper Dolpo region
1. Danphe Sail Peak
2. Araniko Chuli
3. Mukot Himal
Mukot peak is situated in remote Barbong valley of Dolpo, Nort-west Nepal. Mukot Peak Climbing combined with trekking would be a good holiday trip for the adventure seeker. Those adventure seekers who seek to climb 7000m below peaks in Nepal Mukot Peak could be the best one.
4. Putha Hiunchuli
An exotic skiing mountain, Mt. Putha (Putha Hiuchuli) Dolpo is located in West Nepal. Putha Hiuchuli is also known as Dhaulagiri VII which is 7000 bastion of the Dhaulagiri range. The slopes are covered with snow, but Putha Hiuchuli is not significantly technical for climbing. Putha Hiuchuli Climbing is a rare opportunity for those who want climb very high but on moderate difficulty.
Peaks In Dolpo and peak climbing in Dolpo offers the exceptional experience to climbing admirer bonuses with superb trekking across the high passes, culturally and naturally diversities of Dolpo. Peak climbing in Dolpo is for those climbing lovers who would like to climb the lower height peaks of Himalaya. Dolpo has several unexplored and virgin peaks as well as some climbed peaks. Peak climbing in Dolpo with Himalayan Companion is not only a climbing opportunity but also the exploring and discovering Dolpo region.
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