Kathmandu, March 29 -- While throngs of adventure seekers will be crowding the Everest region to try to scale the highest mountains in the world during this spring season, two groups of Nepali mountaineers will be taking the route less travelled to Jugal Himal in the northeast of Kathmandu.

They will attempt to become the first persons to set foot on the 6,151-metre summit of Gyalzen Peak. Located in Sindhupalchok district 145 km from the capital, the mountain lies on the border between Nepal and China.

The first team comprising six members will be led by Maya Gurung who has climbed the tallest mountains on all seven continents, including Everest. The second team of two members will be led by Madhav Sapkota. They plan to mount their ass...