Mountaineering / Summits in March

Kathmandu is the staging point for most Himalayan mountaineering. For those stepping into high-altitude climbing for the first time, Island Peak (6,189m) above the Khumbu is one of the most logical first objectives in the world: it requires crampon and fixed-rope technique but is achievable for fit, well-prepared climbers without prior summit experience. Mera Peak (6,476m) is less technical and slightly higher. Both sit above the Everest Base Camp trail, so the approach combines a trekking peak summit with one of the great Himalayan walks. Kathmandu itself rewards extra days: Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, the Durbar Squares.