Hillary Peak, named in honor of the first climber of Mt. Everest, Edmund Hillary, is a significant mountain in Nepal. The Nepalese government proposed this name as part of a new summit opened for climbing in 2014. The peak is located in the Solukhumbu district, near the border of China, and is part of the Mahalangur mountain range.
The peak stands at an elevation of 7,681 meters (25,200 feet), with coordinates 28°06'24" latitude and 86°42'58" longitude. The nearest help center from the base camp along the caravan route is in Namche, approximately 21.8 kilometers away. This is also the location of the nearest police post, army post, and health center. The nearest settlement is Gokyo.
The royalty fees for climbing Hillary Peak vary by season and nationality. For Nepalese climbers, the fees are Rs.2000 in summer and winter, Rs.4000 in autumn, and Rs.8000 in spring. For foreign climbers, the fees are $150.00 in summer and winter, $300.00 in autumn, and $600.00 in spring.
To reach Hillary Peak, one would typically fly to Lukla from Kathmandu. The caravan route from Lukla to the base camp passes through Namche and Gokyo, covering a distance of 39 kilometers. The climbing route length is approximately 19.4 kilometers, and the total duration of the expedition is estimated to be 56 days.
Hillary Peak is a significant addition to the climbing destinations in Nepal, offering climbers a new challenge and the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of one of the world's most renowned mountaineers, Edmund Hillary.