10 Best Mountains To Climb In The World
“Mountains calling” it’s not just a phrase; it’s a feeling, a sensation that gives you goosebumps whenever you think about hiking or trekking. People who love to explore the mountains like to live adventurous life. If you are among them and willing to chase the cloud, then presenting you the top 10 best mountains to climb.
Trekking is an addiction, and climbing these 10 will take you to the next level of obsession. Though there are many more to hike in your lifetime, you shouldn’t miss these top mountains.
Here we go, visit once to cherish nature from the top.
- Mont Blanc, France (4810m)
Climbing the mother of European massifs is undoubtedly very challenging, and you must have a trekking experience to climb this peak. As the whole mountain is covered with snow, you will need your special equipment like crampons, ice picks, and the most needed thing is alpine skills.
It takes 3 days to reach the top, but its preparation takes almost one week.
The best time to trek on the mountain is from June to August.
2. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (5895M)
Want to experience the world’s best range? Then you must come to Tanzania at least once in your lifetime. Here is situated the highest mountain of Africa called Kilimanjaro, it is 5895 meters tall. It divides Tanzania from its neighboring country Kenya.
Kilimanjaro is very famous for climbing as it is quite challenging. Many people come to trek on the mountain, but only 75% of them succeed in reaching the peak.
Don’t you want to try?
Many climbers combine anima-spotting safari to Kilimanjaro, or you can hire a guide who will lead on the journey.
This trekking will take 5 days. The best season for trekking on this mountain is December to March and July to October.
3. Mount Kenya, Kenya (5199M)
After Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain of Africa, and it has 3 distinct peaks, Point Lenana, Nelion, and Batian. The good thing is, though you are a non-experienced climber still, you can enjoy a trekking adventure as the three peaks of Mount Kenya is easily accessible.
Climbing Point Lenana doesn’t even need any special trekking skills, and it is very easy to mount to the summit. But the other two peaks may require some level of fitness or determination. Taking the Sirimon route may take 3–4 days though the path is the longest but gentlest.
You can see some wild animals during the journey, like buffalo, zebra, and elephants, and you spot them towards the Kenya plains from the peak.
The best season to trek on Mount Kenya is between December to March and July to October.
4. Mount Triglav, Slovenia (2863)
Climb the height peak of the Julian Alps that is Mount Triglav. It stood precisely in the middle of Slovenia’s Triglav national park.
The mountain is barren and quite rocky; therefore, it is easy to climb. If the weather is in your favor, it will only consume 2 days to touch the peak. To reach the base camp you have to trek by the forest, which will take around 6 hours. Most of the path has iron steps or cables for helping the climbers.
The rocky way challenges the mountaineers every minute. Whoever succeeds in reaching the peak of Triglav should be honored by the ceremonial birch branches.
The best time to climb this mountain is from January to September, as it is in the middle of the preserved area; you can view several wildlife such as lynx, golden eagles, chamois, griffon vultures, and more.
5. Mount Toubkal, Morocco(4167m)
Toubkal is one of the best mountains to enjoy trekking. It is stood in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains with a 4167m.
Climb this mountain all over the year, from November to May, and you will need your ice-axes and crampons; the rest month, you don’t need to carry any special equipment.
The base camp is Marrakech; it usually takes only 2 days to climb. If you have altitude sickness, you may not enjoy trekking Toubkal fully.
While trekking through the path, you will feel lucky to view the Berber community. But if the sky is fully clear, you will be blessed to be able to view the Sahara Desert.
6. Mount Damavand, Iran(5610)
If you want to view Iran’s beauty from the top, you must plan to trek on Mount Damavand. This is lying in the range of Alborz.
As Damavand is a potentially active mountain, its warm-mineral spring at its bottom attracts Iranian travelers the most.
Form the base camp, and it will take only one day to touch its summit and get back to the camp. If you are a professional trekker or trained one, you can enjoy climbing the mountain as it involves some technical section.
Its challenging part is the top because the top portion of Damavand is covered by snow.
7. Mount Fuji, Japan (3776M)
Mount Fuji is Japan’s iconic sight, and it is volcanic and snow-capped at the same time. This incredibility of nature attracts travelers the most, and it became a pilgrimage place for centuries.
It becomes difficult to climb as Fuji is covered with slippery scree. But if you succeed in reaching the top, all your tiredness will disappear when you site Tokyo from the top.
The best time to climb mount Fuji is from July to September. Still, people trek the peak in the offseason (September — October).
You can trek it in one day by taking the thick wood path.
8. Mount Musala, Bulgaria (2925M)
Mount Musala is standing on the Rila National Park, and it is the highest summit of the Balkan Peninsula. The route to the top will take 2 days, but if you take a cable car, it will save you 24 hours of climbing. You will enjoy the beautiful view of forests, lakes, rocky peaks, meadows during the journey.
During the summer, snow can appear extra challenging. The best time to climb is from April to October. It is quite challenging to climb Mount Musala, so you must be well trained and fearful enough to face the challenges.
9. Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia (4095M)
The highest peak of Borneo is Mount Kinabalu, with 4059 mete height and a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. This beautiful is blessed with various plants species of North America and is famous for its biological diversity.
For trekking on the mountain, you are not required any special skills or equipment, and you need good fitness. It will take only two 2 days to climb with many mounting zones; at the bottom, it has a steamy tropical wood and the cold, rocky peak. Perfect for an adventurous journey.
And the best thing is you can trek Mount Kinabalu throughout the year.
10. Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia (3726M)
Mount Rinjani is a volcanic mountain situated on the Indonesian island of the Lombok. Therefore, only highly experienced trekkers should climb this mountain.
Though climbing mountain, Rinjani takes 2 days, but pretty challenging as the path is steep, slippery, the rapid ascent. But if you succeed in reaching the summit of Rinjani, you be able to enjoy the incredible views of Lake Segara Anak, Mount Barujari’s active volcano, the deep green valley, etc.
The best time to trek on Mount Rinjani is May to September. You must be well fit to tolerate the area’s atmosphere; otherwise, it doesn’t need any special skill.
