PERI PEAK CLIMBING 5845m

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Peri Peak Climbing, Ganja La

Peri Peak lies in Rasuwa District in northern Nepal. The Nepal Mountaineering Association classes the peaks here as Langtang trekking peaks, making this one of the most accessible mountaineering options north of Kathmandu. The summit sits within the beautiful Langtang valley and was first climbed by Pasang Sherpa and Sandesh Sherpa. Many of the smaller peaks in this region require no previous climbing experience.

Peri Peak is an attractive summit rising just west of the Ganja La (5,122m). The route follows the classic Langtang trek up to Kyangjin (3,749m); north-east of Kyangjin Ri (4,700m) lie two further peaks, Yala Peak (5,500m) and Tsergo Peak (5,749m), both good for acclimatisation climbs. From the Ganja La or the summit of Peri Peak itself you get spectacular panoramic views of mountains in Nepal and Tibet, including Langshisa Ri (6,370m), Pemthang Ri (6,836m), Shishapangma (8,099m), Langtang Lirung (7,425m), Pemthang Kapro Ri (6,830m) and Langtang II (6,571m). The standard route to the summit follows the north-east ridge along a line of ice and snow.

Nepal Highlights:

Holiday season in Nepal. Additional information for “Peri Peak Climbing, Ganja La”.

Nepal can be visited at any time of year. That said, a few natural hazards are worth flagging: heavy flooding during the monsoon (mid-July to mid-August) and extreme cold in the Himalaya (late November to mid-December). Nepal has both hills and high mountains, and it is those mountains that make the country so rich in water resources (fast-flowing rivers, beautiful lakes). Heavy or even moderate rain over 3-4 days can cause flooding in the lowland regions, so care is needed there during the monsoon. Away from the monsoon, the sun still shines during the day in the hill regions even in winter, which makes for a mild, comfortable travel season.

Seasons in Nepal. Additional information for “Peri Peak Climbing, Ganja La”.

Nepal has six seasons: Basanta Ritu (spring), Grishma Ritu (early summer), Barkha Ritu (summer monsoon), Sharad Ritu (early autumn), Hemanta Ritu (late autumn) and Shishir Ritu (winter).

Aside from the monsoon (early July to late August), any season is suitable for a holiday. Yetiland-nepal.de advises against travelling in Nepal’s lowland regions during the monsoon.

Summer can get hot, with temperatures rising to roughly 25-40°C depending on location.

In the upper Himalayan region, summer temperatures can reach around 30°C, while in the lower Terai plains in southern Nepal they can climb to 40°C.

Winter days are mostly sunny, with cold mornings and evenings. If you have experienced winter in Greece, the winter feeling in the capital Kathmandu is somewhat similar – though not directly comparable: from mid-December the sun keeps daytime temperatures pleasant, evenings can drop to around 5°C, and up in the Himalaya it falls well below 0°C.

Buddha was born in Nepal

This topic has recently become something of a rallying point for Nepalis. Neighbouring countries, India in particular, sometimes claim that Buddha originated there, which occasionally causes controversy among Nepalis. In fact, Buddha was born in Nepal.

Well worth visiting is Lumbini, his birthplace in Nepal, south-west of the capital Kathmandu. The prince who left his palace in search of eternal peace and meaning in life ultimately found Nirvana, or enlightenment. Since then his path, followed by his descendants, has spread in many forms among millions of people around the world. Even in today’s modern world – including Western society – Buddhism and meditation (a path to self-knowledge, inner peace and ultimately Nirvana) have become popular, everyday practices.

Take a look at our other tours that include a visit to Lumbini.

8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world are in Nepal. Additional information for “Peri Peak Climbing, Ganja La”.

Nepal contains 8 of the world’s 10 highest mountains: Mount Everest (8,848m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,163m) and Annapurna I (8,091m). Yetiland-Nepal offers the following categories in these regions: Category: Expedition to book a mountaineering expedition (for experienced climbers only). Category: Trek for trekking in these regions (relatively easier, with views of the mountains from a much lower altitude – suited to travellers who want to experience Nepal without actually climbing). Category: Holiday (purely for leisure activities, to enjoy Nepal’s nature and beauty).

One of the most dangerous airports in the world. Additional information for “Peri Peak Climbing, Ganja La”.

One of the best-known airports on the route to Mount Everest, Lukla, is considered one of the most challenging airports in the world to fly into. It sits wedged between hills, which makes landing and take-off a serious challenge. Pilots say there is a point of no return, before which all preparations and technical checks must be completed to bring the aircraft safely into land. In peak season, thousands of passengers fly into this region every month – a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Nepali pilots are highly skilled thanks to their extensive experience across almost all of Nepal’s hill and mountain regions.

New Year in Nepal. Additional information for “Peri Peak Climbing, Ganja La”.

Nepal has its own calendar system, known as Vikram Sambat. It is currently the year 2077 (for comparison, see date conversions). Nepali New Year falls close to mid-April, which is also the start of summer in Nepal. People also follow the lunar calendar for religious processions, ceremonies and family celebrations. Various old legends explain the origin of the New Year. Nepal is home to many different ethnic groups, each with its own ancient history, so different local New Year dates also exist side by side – a well-known example being Losar, which the Sherpa community also follows.

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