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Fifteen peaks classified as Group "B" NMA Climbing Peaks are generally considered "trekking" peaks. These peaks do not exceed 7,000 metres (22,970 ft) 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
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or easier. Some may use the term "Trekking Peak" to solely describe peaks requiring little to no technical climbing experience. Others may use the term to describe all mountains regulated by the Nepal
Mountaineering Association including Group "A" NMA Expedition Peaks which may require considerable
368:. 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
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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
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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.
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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.
547:, 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.
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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
377:*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")
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50:. The easiest routes to the summits of these mountains are all challenging enough to warrant a mountaineering difficulty grade by the
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The term "Trekking Peak" is a commonly misunderstood colloquial term which may refer to a variety of types of peaks in the
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64:*A number of these peaks remain rarely climbed and therefore do not have clear associated climbing grades.
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Region. The term is most often associated with Group "B" NMA Climbing Peaks classified by the
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637:"Project Himalaya | Trekking peaks of Nepal info"
711:"Indian Mountaineering Foundation - Trekking Peaks"
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697:"Trekking Peaks in India | WhiteMagic"
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554:has designated 3 trekking peaks in the
370:International French Adjectival System
56:Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal
52:International French Adjectival System
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651:"Cholatse Overview - Peakware.com"
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552:Indian Mountaineering Foundation
536:Indian Mountaineering Foundation
366:Nepal Mountaineering Association
22:Nepal Mountaineering Association
383:Popular Low/Non-Technical Peaks
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606:6,153 m (20,190 ft)
591:5,345 m (17,540 ft)
578:5,289 m (17,350 ft)
517:5,644 m (18,520 ft)
499:5,559 m (18,240 ft)
481:5,357 m (17,580 ft)
463:5,806 m (19,050 ft)
444:6,920 m (22,700 ft)
426:5,663 m (18,580 ft)
407:5,732 m (18,810 ft)
352:6,441 m (21,130 ft)
334:5,928 m (19,450 ft)
316:5,844 m (19,170 ft)
297:5,820 m (19,090 ft)
278:6,584 m (21,600 ft)
260:6,091 m (19,980 ft)
242:5,925 m (19,440 ft)
224:6,119 m (20,080 ft)
205:6,187 m (20,300 ft)
187:6,189 m (20,310 ft)
168:6,419 m (21,060 ft)
150:6,011 m (19,720 ft)
131:6,367 m (20,890 ft)
113:6,476 m (21,250 ft)
95:6,501 m (21,330 ft)
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673:"Trekking Peaks fees"
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746:Mountains of India
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564:IMF trekking peaks
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588:Ladakhi Peak
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511:Kala Patthar
438:Tukuche Peak
419:Tharpu Chuli
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602:Stok Kangri
493:Chhukung Ri
328:Paldor Peak
290:Khongma-tse
254:Pisang Peak
184:Island Peak
92:Fluted Peak
88:Singu Chuli
735:Categories
720:2016-10-28
682:2022-10-25
618:References
450:Annapurna
432:Annapurna
358:Annapurna
313:Naya Kanga
294:Mehar Peak
272:Chulu East
248:Rolwaling
211:Rolwaling
162:Chulu West
101:Annapurna
38:amount of
751:Himalayas
567:Elevation
423:Tent Peak
413:Langtang
401:Yala Peak
389:Elevation
346:Hiunchuli
340:Langtang
322:Langtang
199:Pharchamo
147:Kongde Ri
134:D+ ?
107:Mera Peak
98:AD ?
76:Elevation
18:Himalayan
475:Gokyo Ri
460:Dolma Ri
284:Damodar
180:Imja Tse
153:D ?
48:ice axes
44:crampons
523:Khumbu
505:Khumbu
487:Khumbu
469:Khumbu
456:Pokalde
303:Khumbu
266:Manang
236:Ramdung
230:Khumbu
221:Lobuche
193:Khumbu
174:Manang
156:Khumbu
143:Kwandge
137:Khumbu
119:Khumbu
610:Ladakh
570:State
395:Himal
392:Grade*
217:Lobuje
82:Himal
79:Grade*
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33:Nepal
550:The
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447:PD+
386:AKA
319:PD+
281:PD-
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