New peak identified in Gorkha following successful first ascent by joint expedition team

Kathmandu: A new mountain peak named Lumbo has been identified in the vicinity of the Ganesh Himal range in Gorkha. This discovery follows the first-ever successful ascent of the previously unclimbed summit by a joint team of Nepali and American mountaineers.

Standing at an elevation of 6,250 meters, Lumbo Peak is situated near the border of the Chumanubri and Dharche Rural Municipalities. International mountain guide Tulsi Gurung confirmed that this marks the first verified climb of the peak, which is part of the Ganesh Himal chain.

The expedition, organized by the Himalaya Summit Club, reached the summit on June 22 (Asar 8) after several days of exploration and technical climbing. The four-member team successfully carved a route through the mountain’s southwest face to reach the top.

The climbing party consisted of international mountain guides Tulsi Gurung, Sujal Gurung, and Ash Bahadur Gurung—all hailing from Laprak, Gorkha—alongside American climber Eric Matthew Sue.

Located in Dharche Rural Municipality at the northern edge of the Manaslu Conservation Area and south of the Ganesh Himal range, this expedition serves as the first documented ascent of Lumbo Peak.

The peak is located in a remote valley that lacks human settlements, tea houses, or established trekking routes. Resident Bis Bahadur Gurung noted that the team trekked for four days from the main Manaslu trail before setting up a base camp at 4,150 meters and a high camp at 5,049 metres.

Lead guide Tulsi Gurung explained that the team decided to tackle the southwest face after carefully assessing the conditions of the snow, rock, and ice.

One of the climbers, Sujal Gurung, shared that the final push to the summit and back took approximately 20 hours of continuous effort. Mountaineering regulations often require climbers to gain experience on 6,000-metre peaks before attempting 8,000-metre mountains.

Climbers believe that Lumbo Peak offers excellent potential as a preparatory mountain for those planning to summit Mt. Manaslu, given its technical challenges and high-altitude terrain.