Machu Picchu Mountains:-


Machu Picchu Mountains also known as Old Mountains and along with Huayna Picchu called a place as mountain Machu Picchu Mountains. In this place, the Incas built the Inca City that surprises the whole world. the stone constructions of Machu Picchu was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Although In Machu Picchu mountain there exists no temple or Inca site.






Machu Picchu Mountains
Machu Picchu Mountains







Machu Picchu Mountain is a set of peaks to climb at the top of the Urubamba Canyon at around 3 083 meters height.




History of Machu Picchu Mountains







Machu Picchu was built around 1450–1460. there were two great Inca rulers, Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (1438–1471) and Túpac Inca Yupanqui (1472–1493. Archaeologists accepted that Pachacutec ordered the construction of the royal estate for himself after the military campaign. Whereas Machu Picchu is considered to be a "royal" estate, not have been passed down to furthur successors. It is considered that most of the people of Machu Pichu died of smallpox introduced by travelers.




About Tourism







Machu Picchu Mountains is a cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every Year vast number of tourists have visited the site each year. It is Peru's most visited tourist attraction and earns significant revenue from tourism.



All Facts You need to know










Name : Inca City of Machu Picchu


where is Machu Picchu mountain located: At the bottom of Machu Picchu mountain  Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru.


Machu Picchu mountain elevation: around 3 083 meters height


Trek: Only 1 trek to Intipunku (Puerta del Sol)


Walking time: 2-2.5 hours (up and down).



Difficulty: Moderate – medium.


Entry Ticket : Machu Picchu Solo ticket


Visitors: 400 visitors per day on the average 


Age limit: No age limit.


Tourist guide: As per Convenience








Entry Schedule Guidelines







There are only 3 scheduled to Machu Picchu starts from 6 AM and For Machu, Picchu mountains starts from 7-8 AM and there is a gap of one hour in every Group entry. Also, you need to visit the bus stand as soon as possible as entry is in groups. So to visit as early as possible depends upon your arrival.





Climbing the Machu Picchu Mountain is taken into account of moderate difficulty. Admission to the whole public is allowed no matter age. Parents should closely monitor their children.





Trekking Way









The Machu Picchu Mountain trek is a moderate to challenging trek. A good standard of fitness is required to reach the mountain. During the wet season, the trek can become slippery and more challenging to walk.





From the entrance of Machu, Picchu trek is heading towards the Guardhouse. There are directions of way carved on wooden plates to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku).





 After 30 minutes you will be reached at the warden's hut, where you need to show your passport and entrance ticket to the authorities. From the entrance of Machu Picchu to the warden's hut takes approximately 40-45 minutes.





After the warden's hut the trek follows and steadily obtains altitude and the sight of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains become magnificent. There are several viewpoints and rest points along the way from where you can take pictures.





 As the trek gets closer Machu Picchu Mountains, the stairs become steeper, narrower and more demanding. After 30-45 minutes you will reach the gate and there are huts having seats.














Best Season to visit the mountains







Machu Picchu Mountains is accessible throughout the year. During the wet season (November – April) there is heavy rainfall and the trek becomes slippery and more demanding to move. 








Machu Picchu Mountains
Machu Picchu Mountains





Secrets Attractions of Machu Picchu







the Lost City of the Inca





Temple of Sun





Much of the most impressive stuff is invisible





You can walk up to the ruins





There is a hidden museum





There’s more than one peak to climb





There’s a secret temple (the Temple of the Moon)





FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS







1. Can children enter Machu Picchu Mountains?







ANS- Yes there is no such rules and regulations. Everyone can visit here.





2.  Can I suffer from altitude sickness in these mountains?





ANS- No as its not at too much height. Altitude sickness starts from 6000-7000 m





 3. Are the mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu dangerous?





ANS- No but during rainy season trek becomes slippery and more challenging.




4. How long can you stay in Machu Picchu?





ANS- 4 Hours



5. What is the best month to visit Machu Picchu?





ANS- The months of March, April, May and September, October, and November are the very perfect times to visit due to fewer visitors.



6. How much does a Machu Picchu trip cost?



ANS- It roughly costs $600 which includes Plane ticket, Hotel, and Food, etc.





7. What is the cost of Machu Picchu Entry Tickets 2020?





ANS- To Foreigner the ticket cost for  Machu Picchu is 70 USD and Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Tickets cost is 86 USD and Machu Picchu + Mountain Tickets cost is 86 USD.





 Whereas to National Tourist ticket cost for  Machu Picchu is  USD 37 and Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Tickets cost is 54 USD and Machu Picchu + Mountain Tickets cost is 54 USD.








Machu Picchu Mountains

Machu Picchu Mountains