Besides Mount Everest, there are many other spectacular peaks in the world for tourists to explore and conquer.
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7 peaks worth conquering in the world. Photo: FurtherAfrica.
For those who love mountain climbing, who want to conquer and challenge themselves, Mount Everest is always the top goal. However, in the world, there are countless other mountains worth conquering, with different heights and costs, suitable for a wider range of tourists.
Mount Kenya, Kenya
Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano in central Kenya, just south of the equator. At 5,199 m (16,500 ft), Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa, after Kilimanjaro. Point Lenana, at 4,985 m (16,500 ft), is the easiest of Mount Kenya's three peaks to climb, and is a great place to watch the sun rise over the African plains below.
Photo: The Times.
The flora and fauna here are diverse and change depending on the route visitors choose to reach the summit. If you choose the Naro Moru or Sirimon trail, visitors will walk through high mountain wilderness, across forests and even glaciers. For experienced mountaineers, spending an extra day conquering the Nelion (5,188 m) and Batian (5,199 m) peaks is an opportunity to admire the majestic, overwhelming scenery of Kenya.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kilimanjaro is an extinct stratovolcano in northeastern Tanzania, and is also the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 m. The summit is covered with snow all year round, while the foothills are covered with rich flora and fauna, with many rare and endangered species being preserved in the Kilimanjaro National Park.
Photo: Climbing Kilimanjaro.
The journey to conquer Kilimanjaro lasts about 8 to 10 days, taking visitors through many routes with different terrains and ecosystems. This mountain is considered quite accessible and conquerable, suitable for both beginners or those with little experience in climbing and trekking.
Mount Kinabalu, Borneo
When coming to the journey to conquer Mount Kinabalu in Borneo, Malaysia, besides achieving the goal of reaching the summit, visitors can also visit the Orangutan Sanctuary in Sepilok, or go through the forest to the famous Gomantong Cave to admire the amazing movements in the sky when flocks of birds and bats leave the cave at dawn or dusk.
Photo: The Simple Travel.
Visitors to Kinabalu will arrive at Laban Rata Lodge at 3,273 m and stay overnight there, then start the new day by climbing the remaining 822 m to watch the sunrise from the highest peak in Malaysia. The weather here changes quite suddenly, because the journey begins in the sweltering heat of the tropical jungle but ends with a sharp drop in temperature at the top of the mountain after sunset.
Kangchenjunga Peak, Himalayas
Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) is the third highest mountain in the world, located between Nepal to the west, India to the east and Tibet to the north. This is considered one of the best mountain climbing routes today, because on the journey to the top of the mountain, visitors will admire the majestic and breathtaking landscapes never seen before.
Photo: PeakVisor.
The Kangchenjunga Trek takes you to the northern base camp at Pangpema, then to the southern base camp at 4,550 m. The route passes through beautiful rainforests and rhododendron forests. As you climb higher, you will explore the majestic peaks of Tent, Jannu, Gimmigela and Kangchenjunga. It is a physically challenging trek, but it is worth it because of the majestic natural beauty that awaits you at the top.
Makalu Peak, Himalayas
The trek to the world’s fifth highest peak takes you through Makalu Barun National Park and the Shipton La peak at 4,145 m. This is a less-travelled route in the Himalayas and therefore, retains much of the natural and untouched beauty of the world-famous mountain range.
Photo: Dreamers Destination.
The highlight of this journey is the opportunity to see Mount Everest and Lhotse from a unique and little-known vantage point. Visitors will also experience walking amidst the scent of juniper bushes, along with a great viewpoint to admire the spray of water from the majestic mountain peaks.
Piz Bernina, Switzerland
Piz Bernina is the only mountain above 4,000m, far to the east of the Alps, so it is quite isolated. It is also a mountain that is changing dramatically due to the melting of glaciers and snow cover. Where there was once only snow and ice, there are now areas of exposed rock. However, this does not take away from the beauty of the mountain.
Photo: TripAdvisor.
The main hiking route runs along the Biancograt Ridge, a pleasant snowy ridge that is relatively easy to walk on given its precarious appearance. Visitors to Piz Bernina often take a short day tour and stay overnight at the Tschierva Hut, a small hotel located at 2,584 metres above sea level, near the Tschierva glacier with spectacular views of the Alps.
Mera Peak, Nepal
Mera is the highest trekked peak in Nepal at 6,476 m, but it is the least technical of the peaks above 6,000 m. However, the challenges of altitude and trekking techniques on snowy roads are still required skills for visitors to conquer this peak.
Photo: Adventure Alternative.
The panoramic view from Mera peak is breathtaking and wonderful, as visitors can admire 5 out of the world's 14 peaks over 8,000 m from here such as Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyo.
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