Nepal has officially added 6 more mountains above 8,000m.

Nepal the land of beauty and adventure has officially made a thrilling announcement, 6 more mountains above 8,000m has added to the list of the highest mountains. The news has boosted a tourism, trekking and outdoor adventure industry. These newly recognized mountains not only enhance Nepal’s prestige but also it provides opportunities to the climbers or explorer to explore its beauty.

Six others above eight thousand-meter peaks:

1. Yalung Khang (8,505m)
2. Kanchenjunga South (8,476m)
3. Kanchenjunga Central (8,473m)
4. Kanchenjunga West (8,077m)
5. Lhotse Middle (8,413m)
6. Lhotse Shar (8,400m)

These peaks have been recognized based on update of Geographic Information System (GIS), now the next step for Nepal is to take these mountains internationally from UIAA (International Mountaineering and climbing federation). And for that the government of Nepal is preparing documents to claim it.

What happens after it is globally known

1. More climbing opportunities: By adding these new 8000m above peaks, climbers get to know more about these mountains, and they will have opportunities to explore.
2. Grow Nepal’s Tourism and Trekking industry: Additional mountains means there will be more chance of growing Nepal’s Tourism and Trekking Industry which benefit local people and industry.
3. Expands global recognition: Newly added mountains will enhance the name of the country globally.

Impact on Mountaineering

After the update of these new 8,000m above mountains, the international mountaineer are eager to explore new mountains. Nepal will get the status of premium destination for high altitude climbing.

As Nepal is waiting for international validation,  the community of mountaineering is eager to expand the climbing opportunity.

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