Island Peak Climbing: A First Himalayan Summit, Step by Step
From acclimatising in the Khumbu to the headwall and the summit ridge under Ama Dablam, here is how a fit trekker prepares for their first 6,000m peak.
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Founded in 2017, Montagnes du Népal has grown into a trusted name in Himalayan travel, offering safe and memorable trekking experiences across Nepal, with select journeys into Tibet and Bhutan.
From the vibrant streets of Kathmandu to remote high-altitude trails, our itineraries are built around your pace and fitness, connecting you with the region’s towering peaks, warm-hearted people, and timeless traditions.
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Most Popular Himalayan Treks
Best SellerMardi Himal Trek
$700
Early Bird
Early BirdUpper Dolpo Trek
$3,600
Special OfferIsland peak EBC Trek
$2,500
Special OfferKanchenjunga B.Camp Trek
$2,200
Early BirdMakalu Base Camp Trek
$2,100
Best SellerMardi Himal Trek
$700
Early BirdEarly BirdUpper Dolpo Trek
$3,600
Special OfferIsland peak EBC Trek
$2,500
Special OfferKanchenjunga B.Camp Trek
$2,200
Early BirdMakalu Base Camp Trek
$2,100
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Treks and tours our team in Kathmandu recommends this season.
Featured Trips
Early BirdManaslu Circuit Trek
$1,300
FeaturedMardi Himal Trek
$700
Early BirdSpecial OfferIsland peak EBC Trek
$2,500
Early BirdMakalu Base Camp Trek
$2,100
Early BirdManaslu Circuit Trek
$1,300
FeaturedMardi Himal Trek
$700
Early BirdSpecial OfferIsland peak EBC Trek
$2,500
Early BirdMakalu Base Camp Trek
$2,100
Early BirdManaslu Circuit Trek
$1,300
Beyond the trails
Extra Activities We Offer
Add a day or a few to your trek, or plan a trip around them.
Cultural Visits
Durbar Squares, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur's pottery lanes and Patan's temples, with a local guide who grew up among them.
Kathmandu Valley · Bhaktapur · PatanHalf a day to 3 daysPlan this activity
Jungle Safari
Track one-horned rhinos, elephants and, with luck, a Bengal tiger by jeep, canoe and on foot with a naturalist in Nepal's lowland parks.
Chitwan · Bardia2 to 4 daysPlan this activity
White-Water Rafting
Run the rapids of a Himalayan river: a day out from Kathmandu, or a few days on the water with camps on the sandbanks.
Trishuli · Bhote Koshi · Seti1 to 3 daysPlan this activity
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Annapurna Region
Tourist activities began in Nepal in the 1950s when successfully ascend the Annapurna 1st by French Alpinist Maurice Herzog. The trekking holiday is an activity of a multi-days joyful walking trip while enjoying rural regions, rugged hills, and valleys from one place to the next site. Trekking is not the climbing and mountaineering that need climbing equipment. There are two different treks: teahouse (or lodge) trekking and another is camping trekking. Teahouses (lodges) are hotels/lodges run by the local people. The local lodges/hotels provide excellent food with restaurant-style menus and good hot and cold showers. The camping organizes all and operates it on a camping basis. As travelers move on foot through often-rural areas, trekking in Nepal gives them an up-close view of the scenery.
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Everest Region
Nepal is not more than a mountain. It is not only great for hiking and mountaineering but accessible for a safari holiday also. While people gather to Africa to observe the ‘big 5’, Nepal has its rich wildlife: elephants, tigers, rhinoceros, gharial crocodiles, deer, and affluence of bird-life.
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Langtang Region
An adventure holiday in Nepal can mean a two-week trek through a remote Himalayan valley, a morning of paragliding over a turquoise lake, an afternoon on a Class IV river, or a jeep safari spotting one-horned rhinos at dusk. Often, it means all of those things in one trip.
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Manaslu Region
Experience the world’s most exciting festivals, cultural celebrations, concerts, and special events while exploring new destinations and creating unforgettable memories.
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The Montagnes du Népal Experience
Three of us walked the Upper Mustang route with this team and it was the highlight of our year. Permits, drivers, and lodges were all handled for us, and our guide knew every village on the way…
Maren HollowayUpper Mustang Trek My partner and I booked the Kanchenjunga circuit after comparing several agencies online, and the planning was excellent from the first email onwards. Our guide adjusted the pace and kept each day easy…
Lukas BrandtmeierKanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
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