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Heard at the UIAA meeting in Kathmandu that Nepal asked for 6 more peaks above 8,000 m to be counted separately. That would make 14 eight-thousanders in Nepal instead of 8! Which peaks?
Nepal wants 6 more 8,000m peaks recognised: which ones are they?
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Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel and NMA President Fur Gelje Sherpa presented the proposal at the 2026 UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation) general assembly in Kathmandu. The six peaks:
Kanchenjunga massif: - Yalung Khang 8,505 m - Kanchenjunga South 8,476 m - Kanchenjunga Central 8,473 m - Yalung Khang West 8,077 m
Everest-Lhotse area: - Lhotse Middle 8,410 m - Lhotse Shar 8,400 m
Nepal's Department of Tourism already lists 14 peaks above 8,000 m after its 2025 revision, but internationally only 8 are recognised. The argument is that each peak has its own name, geography and separate route to the summit. No date has been given yet for a UIAA decision.
Source: https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/30/nepal-seeks-recognition-for-six-more-8-000-metre-peaks
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Taplejung lai ta ramro khabar! Four of the six are in the Kanchenjunga massif. More recognised 8,000ers could bring more expeditions to our side.
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Nice detail: this is only the third UIAA assembly held in Nepal, after 1982 and 2011. About 60 delegates came from countries like the UK, US, Japan, France and Switzerland.
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