Any trekker or mountaineer would sure not miss out
Nepal in their adventure itinerary. The most well-known places for such
adventure and nature lovers would be a Mustang trek.
Meaning the fertile land, the geographic lay of the region makes it
naturally attractive for trekkers and mountaineers. The view and the
trail to be taken are just breath-taking while challenging the trekker.
Best season for the trek would be during the spring, summer and autumn
season. Trekking in the region below 3000 feet during January and
February is ideal. Snowing occurs at higher levels during this time
while nature opens in full bloom at the lower levels. For mountaineers
and trekkers desiring to conquer higher heights the months of April and
May are best suited.
For serious climbers the Island peak
would be the first destination to seek. This is the first line forming
the Himalayan range. The peak is known as the Ijma Tse in the local
language and actually a misnomer being termed as the trekking peak. The
ridges and slope gradients that need to be traversed to reach the
summit, calls for professional activity. Both in terms of equipment
required as well as training and knowledge in mountaineering practices.
It is recommended that help of Sherpa be taken to undertake this
climbing activity. The Island peak has been used as the base peak in the
route to climb the Everest. The first such activity had been carried
out in 1953. The reason for its naming as an island comes from the view
that it presents. The best time to plan a climb to the Island peak is
April and May and then October to November. September is a month not at
all favourable for the climb to this peak.
Another peak labelled as a trekker’s peak is the Mera peak.
This peak however has been wrongly given the label of trekker’s peak.
The height of the summit as well as the route for reaching the peak has
been misreported by the authorities in Nepal. The peak in reality is
much higher than many Alpine peaks which are not considered to be
trekker friendly. However, the nice part is that the peak requires
minimal expertise as well as equipment to trek up to. This is the reason
this peak has remained a favourite amongst trekkers both ardent and
amateurs. View from atop the Mera peak is just exhilarating. With the
view of many major mountains and peaks of the Himalayan range, trekkers
do feel close to the top of the world from here. The best seasons to
climb is the months of April and May and then October and November. This
is the general mountaineering season in the Himalayan region and its
base line up.
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