Kathmandu, Jan 3: Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA), the government-owned mountaineering educational institution, has honoured Seven Summit Treks (SST).
The trekking and expedition company based in Kathmandu has been admired for successfully making the arrangements for the Thorong Peak Mountaineering Research Expedition-BMS-NMA-2023, said the NMA.
The NMA President Ungdi Tshiring Sherpa and the Nepal Tourism Board Director Mani Raj Lamichhane jointly handed over a certification of appreciation to SST’s Executive Director Pasang Phurba Sherpa amid a function here.
Organised by NMA, SST managed the Thorong Peak (6144 metres) for the third batch of Bachelor of Mountaineering Studies Academic Mountaineers from October 1 to 16, 2023.
The expedition team comprised the total 40 people (28 students belonging to NMA, three IFMGA guides, four climbing Sherpas, one representatives from NMA, three kitchen staff and one expedition management facilitator), said SST.
Among the 28 students, 18 made it to the summit. This was a huge success where students climbed a 6000m mountain and showed exceptional skills in mountaineering, said SST.
Sharing this achievement with its well-wishers, SST offers greetings to the young academic mountaineers who achieved this accomplishment. It also extends its gratitude to NMA, the participating students of the BMS third batch, guides, climbing Sherpas and its staffs for this achievement.
Thorong Peak
Soaring to 6,144 metres above sea level and located south of Thorong La Pass in the Annapurna range, Thorong Peak is one of the popular mountains in Nepal.
The climb is difficult but not technical. However, it requires careful planning, mountaineering skills, physical and mental fitness to climb the mountain.
Apart from giving the joy of climbing, it presents jaw-dropping sights on the way of many mountains including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Standing atop the mountain presents a reward with the sights of many other peaks like Chulu east, Khatungkang, Chulu, and Yaka Walang.
There are amazing scenes of the nature on the way. The journey goes through lush rhododendron forests, hills and the Himalayas offering chilling adventure and ecstatic view. It also leads through the amazing Gurung settlements offering firsthand experiences of their culture, and a taste of local dishes.
