"Monarch of Far-West Nepal"
Mount Api is the highest peak in the Yoka Pahar section of the Gurans Himal in the far-western corner of Nepal.
It is a vast, isolated 7,000m giant surrounded by untouched alpine wilderness and pristine culture.
Route, acclimatisation and permit notes for Api from the Nepal Side side, plus practical safety advice.
Official height of 7,132 m (23,399 ft) in Darchula District.
Lies near the triple border of Nepal, India (Uttarakhand), and China (Tibet).
Pristine Wilderness: Api Nampa Conservation Area is home to rare fauna including snow leopards, musk deer, and Himalayan black bears.
Demands a long multi-day trek starting from Gokuleshwer or Darchula.
The standard season on Api is Spring & Autumn (Mar–May / Sep–Nov). Remote Expedition: Requires extensive logisitics, satellite communication, and full support.
Approaches to Api begin from Nepal Side in Darchula District, where the main objective is the North Ridge. Confirm current permit, insurance, and national park requirements before departure.
Plan for road travel to the Nepal Side trailhead, then several days of walking before you reach the foot of Api. Gain height gradually, take a rest day before moving to high camp, and keep a spare weather day in reserve during Spring & Autumn.
Summit day on a 7,132 m objective is long, so start early and set a clear turn-around time. If the North Ridge is crowded or the snow is unstable, waiting a day is almost always better than pushing on.
Api "Monarch of Far-West Nepal" stands at 7,132 m in Darchula District, Sudurpashchim Province. The figures below summarise the mountain for trip planning.