Now this is interesting. Nepal has long been known for its towering peaks, with official records once listing eight mountains above 8,000m. But this figure has now been revised.
The Nepal government recently updated its peak profile, officially recognising 14 mountains that surpass 8,000m in height. This includes six newly acknowledged giants that had previously been unlisted.
Among the newly recognised peaks are Yalung Khang (8,505m), Yalung Khang West (8,077m), Kanchenjunga Central (8,473m), and Kanchenjunga South (8,476m) — all part of the Kanchenjunga range.
Two more, Lhotse Middle (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,400m), have been added from the Lhotse range. With these inclusions, Nepal now boasts an impressive lineup of high-altitude mountains, including Everest (8,848m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), and Lhotse (8,516m), among others.
Though Nepal’s Department of Tourism has made this updated list public, global recognition is still pending.
Experts stress that the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) must officially approve the new tally for it to gain international acknowledgment.
The government has been working on documenting these peaks for over a decade, and the next step is to submit the updated list to the UIAA for formal recognition. Once approved, Nepal’s position as a hub for mountaineering will be even more prominent, with more peaks to explore for climbers worldwide.