Humans are really blessed living in a world where there is an abundance of natural wondrous sights, from amazing lakes and striking geysers to paradise-like lush forests and fantastic glaciers. Mountains are no exception — they attract travelers with their scenic beauty and magnificent wilderness. Get to see the world from the top of the most exclusive mountain peaks, delighting your eyes with picture-perfect unforgettable moments you’ll cherish forever.
Ama Dablam Nepal
One of the world’s most impressive mountains, Ama Dablam (6,812m), meaning ‘the mother mountain,’ is ideally located in the Khumbu valley of Nepal, some twelve kilometers from the summit of Mt. Everest. Lying directly above Tengboche Monastery, it is considered the treasured Jewel of Himalayas, demanding the attention of every passer-by and dazzling visitors from around the world not just for its altitude but for its aesthetic beauty few places on Earth can boast.
Ama Dablam’s main highlight is its challenging sophisticated peak, offering the most exciting alpine rock climb of its kind. In other words, Ama Dablam is where the climbing artistry is epitomized in its highest level. So, if you like the idea of ice, rock and steep snow climbing, Ama Dablam is a unique adventure of a different kind.
Cerro Fitz Roy Chille
Argentina’s gorgeous Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (with an area of 6 million sq. km of mountains, glaciers and lakes) holds in pride one of the most majestic mountains rising above Viedma Lake, the 3,405 meter high Cerro Fitz Roy, which is the highest granite peak in a cluster of vertical rock spires, situated in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, on the border between Argentina and Chile.
The fabulous Cerro Fitz Roy is one of the most famously difficult mountaineering destinations in the world, especially designed for hikers and nature lovers who want to experience the ultimate majesty of Patagonian Andes. The mountain was first climbed on February 2, 1952 by Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone, members of a French expedition. The symbol of the Argentine Santa Cruz Province, the mountain is represented on its coat of arms.
Mount Ararat Armenia
Located in Eastern Turkey’s Eastern Anatolia Region on the borders of Iran, Armenia (formerly U.S.S.R.), Mount Ararat is a magnificent snow-capped, dormant volcanic cone formed of lava flows and pyroclastic ejecta with two beautiful peaks: Greater Ararat, which is the greatest peak in Turkey rising 5,137m high, and Lesser Ararat with an elevation of 3,896m.
Armenia’s Biblical mountain, where according to the book of Genesis, Noah’s ark came to rest, it is also the national icon of Armenia, both on churches and literature that for centuries has dazzled and continues to dazzle travelers from all over the world. First recorded ascent of Mount Ararat in modern times is Dr. Johann Jacob Friedrich Parrot’s expedition on October 9, 1829, who reached the summit of the mountain with the help of Armenian famous writer and national public figure Khachatur Abovian. The Turkish name of the mountain is Agri Dagi that means ‘mountain of pains.’
Mount Fuji Japan
Japan’s sacred volcano, Mount Fuji (3,776 meters) is the highest and most remarkable mountain of the country situated on the Southern Honshu Island in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Sometimes also called Fujiyama, it is one of Japan’s ‘Three Holy Mountains’ blessed with many shrines and temples on and around the volcano that promise hikers a never-to-forget experience. Unlike many sacred mountains, people make pilgrimages to climb the peak. The mountain offers spectacular dramatic views of the surrounding five lakes. The best official season to climb Mount Fuji is in July and August when the weather is mild and the snow has melted.
Other striking mountain peaks that are really worth a visit include Makalu Peak in Nepal; Mountain Kilimanjaro; Mount Annapurna; and Half Dome in California.
