Nepal Peak, sometimes referred to as Peak 23, is an impressive mountain situated in Nepal. Towering at an altitude of 7,177 meters or 23,547 feet, its geographical coordinates are 27° 46' 35" latitude and 88° 11' 07" longitude. At present, climbers are permitted to scale the peak.
The maiden successful climb of Nepal Peak took place on May 24, 1930, under the leadership of Erwin Schneider.
Nestled within Province 1 of Nepal, this majestic peak is part of the Kanchenjunga mountain range and extends across the Taplejung district. The closest assistance center to the basecamp along the caravan route is Tapethok police post, situated at a distance of 57.2 kilometers. The nearest settlement, Khangpachen, lies just 17.6 kilometers away.
Climbing royalty fees for Nepal Peak are as follows: For Nepalese nationals - NPR 6,000 in Spring, NPR 3,000 in Autumn, and NPR 1,500 in Winter/Summer. For international climbers - USD 500 in Spring, USD 250 in Autumn, and USD 125 in Winter/Summer.
To embark on an expedition to Nepal Peak, one can take a flight from Kathmandu to either Biratnagar or Bhadrapur and then proceed by road to Taplejung. The caravan route extends from Taplejung through Ghunsa to Lonak Base Camp covering a distance of around 81.8 kilometers. The climbing route spans approximately 6.1 kilometers with the entire expedition taking around 45 days to complete.